What is "central europe"

n. A geographic region in the center of Europe, usually including the former Austro-Hungarian states, some parts of Poland, and Germany.

Central Europe lies between Eastern and Western Europe.

The concept of Central Europe is based on a common historical, social and cultural identity.

Central Europe is going through a phase of "strategic awakening", with initiatives such as the CEI, Centrope or V4. While the region's economy shows high disparities with regard to income, all Central European countries are listed by the Human Development Index as very highly developed.