European countries correspond to the States located in the European continent. These countries are bordered by the Glacial Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Together they form the second smallest continent in the world, covering an area of approximately 10,180,000 km2 and the fourth most populous with about 741,447,158 inhabitants. European countries have exerted and are exerting great political, economic and cultural influence around the world. There are nations whose economies are among the largest in the world.
European countries are also frequently visited by tourists from around the world. European culture arouses the interest of thousands of travelers from different parts of the planet. Architecture, cuisine and art are strong tourist attractions and among the most visited countries are Italy, Holland, France and Spain.
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List of European countries and their capitals
Parents |
capital |
Albania |
Tyrant |
Germany |
Berlin |
Andorra |
Andorra la Vella |
Austria |
Vienna |
Azerbaijan |
Baku |
Belgium |
Brussels |
Belarus |
Minsk |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Saravajo |
Bulgaria |
Sofia |
Cyprus |
Nicosia |
Croatia |
Zagreb |
Denmark |
Copenhagen |
Slovakia |
bratislava |
Spain |
Madrid |
Estonia |
Tallinn |
Finland |
Helsinki |
France |
Paris |
Greece |
Athens |
Hungary |
Budapest |
Ireland |
Dublin |
Iceland |
Reykjavik |
Italy |
Pomegranate |
Latvia |
Riga |
Liechtenstein |
Vaduz |
Lithuania |
Vilnius |
Luxembourg |
Luxembourg |
Malta |
valet |
Moldavia |
chisinau |
monaco |
monaco |
Montenegro |
Podgorica |
Norway |
Oslo |
Netherlands |
Amsterdam |
Poland |
Warsaw |
Portugal |
Lisbon |
Czechia |
Prague |
Northern Macedonia |
Skopje |
|
United Kingdom (Sovereign State that corresponds to the political union of 4 countries): 1) England 2) Northern Ireland 3) Scotland 4) Wales |
1) London 2) Belfast 3) Edinburgh 4) Cardiff |
Romania |
Bucharest |
Russia (territory belonging to Europe and Asia) |
Moscow |
San Marino |
San Marino |
Serbia |
Belgrade |
Sweden |
Stockholm |
Turkey (territory belonging to Europe and Asia) |
Ankara |
Ukraine |
Kiev |
Vatican |
Vatican CITY |
How many countries do you have in Europe?
Altogether, there are 50 European countries, remembering that the United Kingdom is made up of four countries. All, with the exception of the Vatican, are part of the United Nations.
Map of European countries
Map of the countries of Europe. Source: Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
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Regions of Europe
The countries of the European continent are distributed in regions established according to spatial and economic criteria. This division is due to the fact that Europe does not have homogeneous characteristics throughout its territory. Thus, regions group territories with similar characteristics to facilitate the study of these areas. One of the classifications divides Europe into four regions:
Northern Europe: is the region located in the extreme north of the continent and corresponds to the area with the lowest temperatures among European countries. Basically, it corresponds to the territory of Scandinavia and Nordic countries such as Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Lithuania.
Central-Eastern Europe: it is the region that corresponds to the countries of the former Soviet Union that became independent, such as Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Slovenia, Moldova, among others.
Western Europe: it is the region that covers the area of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean such as the United Kingdom and France. It also comprises the area of countries such as Belgium and Germany and also countries that are not limited to the ocean, but maintain relations with the West.
Southern Europe: It is the region that covers the area of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, which are located in the Iberian Peninsula, such as Portugal, Spain, Vatican and Greece.
Are all European countries part of the European Union?
The European Union is made up of 28 nations.
Not all countries in Europe are part of the largest economic bloc in the world, the European Union. The economic and political bloc responsible for the largest export of services, goods and products, representing the free circulation of goods, individuals and merchandise among its members, is made up of 28 countries.
The European Union aims to promote peace, values and the well-being of citizens; guarantee freedom, security and justice; promote sustainable development aimed at balanced economic growth; fight against social exclusion and discrimination; respect cultural and linguistic diversity among its members, among others.
Are they:
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Croatia
Denmark
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
UK
Romania
Sweden
Czechia
Europe's biggest economies
Among the countries of Europe, there are large economies that influence the whole world, either through the businessexterior or with the tourism that attracts people from all over the world. According to 2017 data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in the ranking of the fifteen largest economies in the world, at least six are European countries. Meet some of them:
Germany
Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world.
The Germany is a European country located in Central-Eastern Europe, covering an area of approximately 357,021 km2 and inhabited by about 83 million inhabitants. The country represents the fourth largest economy in the world with a Gross Domestic Product in billions of $3,466.4.
It is the third largest exporter in the world, behind only China and the United States. The economy is mainly based on exports of goods produced in the country. The GDP is represented about 70% by the service sector, 29% by the industry and 1% by the primary sector.
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UK
United Kingdom is the fifth largest economy in the world.
UK is a sovereign state located on the northwest coast of Europe and corresponds to a political union between four countries: Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The United Kingdom is a developed state and corresponds to the fifth largest economy in the world, according to the IMF, with a GDP of US$ 2,629.19 billion. Approximately 73% of GDP comes from the service sector, with tourism also being a major economic driver. The World Tourism Organization ranked the country as the sixth largest tourist destination in the world.
France
France is the sixth largest economy in the world.
The France it is the third largest European country by area, located in Western Europe. The country is considered a great power that exerts political, economic and cultural influence around the world. According to the IMF, it is the sixth largest economy in the world with a GDP of US$ 2,463.22 billion and, therefore, a highly developed country with high levels of human development.
According to the World Health Organization, the country was considered the best public health provider in the world. One of the biggest drivers of the country's economy is tourism. France is one of the most visited countries in the world, ranked as the best tourist destination among all countries, receiving around 10 million tourists a year.
