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Though the second smallest continent in landmass, Europe comprises nearly ten percent of the global population and has been the center of Western culture for centuries. European culture traces its roots to Ancient Rome and Greece, and the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD led to the end of the ancient era of Europe and sparked the Migration Period, which saw growth and expansion further into the central and coastal regions of modern-day Spain, Portugal, Germany, England, and France. Starting in the fifteenth century, the Age of Exploration saw European powers establish colonies and settlements across the globe, especially North America, following the discovery of Hispaniola by Columbus in 1492. The first European settlement in North America was established in 1493 in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.The nineteenth and twentieth centuries marked a period of significant transition in European global power as other international forces gained prominence and influence. Both World Wars occurred on European soil, which further contributed to an erosion of European dominance in global affairs. The foundation of the European Union in 1949 has been the leading unifier throughout European politics and economics for the duration of the twenty and twenty-first centuries. The Central Intelligence Agency produces the most accurate geopolitical maps for use by political and military leaders that illustrate the evolution and growth of nations and their defining boundaries. The minimal aesthetic and distinctive style are defining characteristics of CIA maps, and these are remarkable pieces of modern cartographical history.Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Overall Size: 24" H x 18" W
