extreme points of the european union

This is a list of the extreme points of the European Union the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location.

As of 2004

European Union in Europe (mainland and islands considered part of Europe)

Northernmost Point — Nuorgam, Finland
Southernmost Point — Gavdos, Greece
Westernmost Point — Rockall¹
Easternmost Point — Ayia Napa, Cyprus²

Mainland European Union (European continent only)

Northernmost Point — Nuorgam, Finland
Southernmost Point — Punta de Tarifa, Spain
Westernmost Point — Cabo da Roca, Portugal
Easternmost Point — Virmajrvi, Finland

Contiguous European Union (mainland of the 18 contiguous member states)

Northernmost Point — Suurpea, Estonia
Southernmost Point — Punta de Tarifa, Spain
Westernmost Point — Cabo da Roca, Portugal
Easternmost Point — Pasiene, Latvia

Entire European Union (including overseas territories formally part of the union)

Northernmost Point — Nuorgam, Finland
Southernmost Point — Saint-Joseph, Runion³
Westernmost Point — La Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe³
Easternmost Point — Sainte-Rose, Runion³

Footnotes

¹ Although Rockall is located within the European continental shelf and hence can be considered a European island, its political status is uncertain, as it is claimed by several countries. If Rockall is not considered part of the European Union the westernmost point is Tearaght Island, Ireland. ² Although the whole of Cyprus became part of the European Union on 1 May 2004, EU legislation only applies to the Republic of Cyprus, the Greek southern part of the island. EU legislation is suspended in the internationally unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Northern Cyprus is therefore de facto not part of the EU, but if it is included the easternmost point is Rizokarpason, Cyprus. ³ Runion and Guadeloupe are French dpartements d'outre-mer, and as such are fully part of France and the EU.

Extreme Points Of The European Union

As of 2004

Footnotes

Extreme points of EU member states

See also