<P> This is a list of the extreme points of Europe: the geographical points that are higher or farther north, south, east or west than any other location in Europe . Some of these positions are open to debate, as the definition of Europe is diverse . </P> <Ul> <Li> Northernmost point . Cape Fligely, Rudolf Island, Franz Josef Land, Russia (81 ° 48 ′ 24" N). Franz Josef Land is near the ill - defined border between Europe and Asia; if it is not considered a part of Europe, then the northernmost point is on the island of Rossøya, Svalbard, Norway (81 ° N). </Li> <Li> Southernmost point . The island of Gavdos, Greece (34 ° 48 ′ 02" N) is the least ambiguous southernmost point of Europe . However, there are other contenders, depending on definition . The island of Cyprus has cultural links with Europe; its southernmost point is the British base at Akrotiri (34 ° 35 ′ N). The Portuguese islands of Madeira are borderline between Europe and Africa; their southernmost point is the Savage Islands (30 ° 8 ′ 43" N). La Restinga on the island of El Hierro (27 ° 45 ′ N) in the Spanish Canary Islands is yet further south and could be considered politically, though not physiographically as part of Europe . </Li> <Li> Westernmost point . Monchique Islet, Azores Islands, Portugal (31 ° 16 ′ 30" W) (If considered part of Europe, though it sits on the North American Plate). If not, then the Capelinhos Volcano, Faial Island, Azores Islands, Portugal (28 ° 50 ′ 00" W), the westernmost point of the Eurasian Plate above sea level . </Li> <Li> Easternmost point . Cape Flissingsky (69 ° 02 ′ E), Severny Island, Novaya Zemlya, Russia . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Northernmost point . Cape Fligely, Rudolf Island, Franz Josef Land, Russia (81 ° 48 ′ 24" N). Franz Josef Land is near the ill - defined border between Europe and Asia; if it is not considered a part of Europe, then the northernmost point is on the island of Rossøya, Svalbard, Norway (81 ° N). </Li> <Li> Southernmost point . The island of Gavdos, Greece (34 ° 48 ′ 02" N) is the least ambiguous southernmost point of Europe . However, there are other contenders, depending on definition . The island of Cyprus has cultural links with Europe; its southernmost point is the British base at Akrotiri (34 ° 35 ′ N). The Portuguese islands of Madeira are borderline between Europe and Africa; their southernmost point is the Savage Islands (30 ° 8 ′ 43" N). La Restinga on the island of El Hierro (27 ° 45 ′ N) in the Spanish Canary Islands is yet further south and could be considered politically, though not physiographically as part of Europe . </Li>

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