He predicted that by the year 2000 only 15 to 20 global carriers might remain, with operations linking the United States, Europe and Asia.

These states prospered from their position on the Silk Road linking China and Europe.

The fjord, deep and blue, snaked through a region of ancient vulcanism that linked Europe with Africa.

It is the fist express train linking China and Europe with a transit time of 12 to 14 days.

Further, it recently took a major step abroad, acquiring a 50 percent stake in a private telecommunications cable linking the United States and Europe.

Ayla was an important port in the trade network linking China, the Middle East and Europe.

Cyprus added many new cooperation agreements with other airlines as it developed its international reach by linking Europe and the Middle East.

The relationship linking Europe and the United States is unique and historic.

But there are other ways of linking northern and southern Europe.