topic overview
term:
definition:
geographical characteristics
theme: Spatial Structuresdefinition:
"...fundamental geographical factors of the EU relevant to spatial development policies (coastline, natural barriers etc.), compared to other world regions."
source:European Spatial Development Perspective – Towards Balanced and Sustainable Development of the Territory of the EU, sections: “Introduction” and “Contents”, p. 59
download document:ESDP 1999.pdf (8 MB)
http://www.europa.eu.int (PDF 8 MB)



