noun
Central Europe
Geographical term for the central region of Europe. Often used in contrast with 東欧 (Eastern Europe) and 西欧 (Western Europe).
See also: 中欧
中央ヨーロッパにはドイツやオーストリアが含まれる。
Central Europe includes Germany and Austria.
Synonymous abbreviation; 中欧 is more common in written Japanese, while 中央ヨーロッパ is slightly more explicit.
Compound of 中央 (central) and ヨーロッパ (Europe).