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Further west, the Middle Eastern landscape transforms as Yemen connects with Africa, while Saudi Arabia absorbs significant portions of the Persian Gulf, leaving some countries landlocked. The overall appearance of the African continent remains largely unchanged; however, island countries such as Mauritius grow substantially due to newly revealed land, enhancing their prominence on the world stage.
The European Connection
Perhaps the most astonishing transformation occurs in Europe, where the sea has retreated to the point of connecting nearly every nation into an extensive landmass. England finds itself merged with Ireland, and Doggerland—an ancient land bridge submerged by rising sea levels—reappears, reestablishing a physical link across the North Sea to mainland Europe.