IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

Turkey is located in three biogeographical regions: Anatolian, Mediterranean, the Black Sea region, and their transition zones. Its climatic and geographical features change within short intervals of space due to the country’s position - a bridge between two continents. Thanks to its location, Turkey’s biological diversity can be compared to that of a small continent: the country’s territory consists of forests, mountains, steppe, wetlands, coastal and marine ecosystems and different forms and combinations of these systems. Read more

Spain is one of the most diverse countries in terms of biodiversity in the European Union. Situated between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Spain contains four of the nine biogeographic regions of the European Union (Atlantic, Alpine, Mediterranean and Macaronesian) which provide for the coexistence of a large number of species of fauna and flora. Read more

Landlocked Hungary lies in the central part of the Danube Basin. Although not a very large country, Hungary is quite rich in biodiversity. The Great Plain region is an important breeding ground and migration stop for a number of migratory bird species, such as the roe deer, wild boar, fox, mouflon, imperial eagle and great bustard. Read more

The southernmost country of Scandinavia, Denmark is made up of the Peninsula of Jutland and 443 islands. Its diverse nature is preserved by a solid commitment of Danish people to conserve this heritage. In 1973 Denmark was the first country in the world to implement an environmental law. Read more