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The physical geography of Eastern Europe varies greatly from place to place.
The physical features of Eastern Europe include wide open plains, rugged mountain ranges, and many rivers.
The climate and vegetation of Eastern Europe differ widely in the North and the South.
The histories of Poland and the Baltic Republics, both as free states, and as areas dominated by the Soviet Union, still shape life there.
History ties Poland and the Baltic Republics together.
The cultures of Poland and the Baltic Republics differ in language and religion but share common customs.
Economic growth is a major issue in the religion today.
The countries of inland Eastern Europe have varied histories and cultures but face many of the same issues today.
The histories and cultures of inland Eastern Europe vary from country to country.
Most of inland Eastern Europe today has stable governments, strong economies, and influential cities.
Life in the Balkans reflects the region's troubled past and its varied ethnic makeup.
The history of the Balkan countries is one of conquest and conflict.
The cultures of the Balkan countries are shaped by the many ethnic groups who live there.
Civil wars and weak economies are major challenges to the region today.
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