Question

These factors make the Danube River important to Eastern Europe. (MORE THAN 1 ANSWER)

ANSWERS
It connects Central and Eastern Europe. 
It contains large deposits of petroleum. 
It is an important trade route.
It is used for transportation.
It runs north and south.

Answer 1

The Danube is the second longest river in Europe behind the Volga. It runs throughout 10 countries. Factors making it important for Eastern Europe are:

• It connects Central and Eastern Europe.
• It is an important trade route.
• It is used for transportation.