What is the northernmost point of Europe if Russia's territory counts as Asia?
Rossøya island in Norway becomes the northernmost point at 81 degrees north. Cape Fligely sits at 81 degrees 48 minutes north on Rudolf Island, part of the Franz Josef Land archipelago.
Where is the southernmost point of Europe located geographically?
Gavdos Island off Greece marks the southernmost point at 34 degrees 48 minutes north with Cape Trypiti. Cyprus lies further south but belongs to Asia geographically despite its EU membership.
Which location serves as the easternmost mainland point of Europe?
The easternmost mainland point lies on an unnamed peak near Gora Anoraga visible on Soviet General Staff maps. That peak sits northeast of another named summit and southwest of Ostrov Lediyev island in Arctic waters south of the Kara Sea.
How deep does the Kola Superdeep Borehole extend into Earth's crust?
The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia descends 12,262 metres into Earth's crust holding the record for deepest artificial point on the planet. Krubera Cave in Georgia plunges 2,196 metres underground making it the deepest cave globally.
What is the highest elevation reached by a public railway station in Europe?
Jungfraujoch train station sits at 3,454 metres as a dead-end line. Klein Matterhorn cable car in Switzerland reaches 3,883 metres elevation while Mittelallalin funicular climbs to 3,456 metres.