List of Countries in Europe: Interesting Facts, Population, Area

Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, after Australia, but it is the third most populated, with more than 750 million people. It is found entirely in the northern hemisphere and mostly in the eastern hemisphere. Europe shares the landmass of Afro-Eurasia with Africa and Asia.

The area of ​​Europe is approximately 10.53 million square kilometers (4.06 million square miles). The continent is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and to the east by the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Ural Mountains. The most common languages ​​spoken in Europe are English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Nordic languages, and Eastern European languages. English is the most spoken language in Europe, with more than 380 million speakers.

Europe map

List of European countries

There are 50 countries in Europe, but only 44 of them have their capital on the European continent. The largest country in Europe is Russia, followed by Ukraine and France. The smallest country in Europe is Vatican City, which is only about 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles) in area.

Here is a list of European countries:

1	Russia
2	Germany
3	United Kingdom
4	France
5	Italy
6	Spain
7	Ukraine
8	Poland
9	Romania
10	Netherlands
eleven	Belgium
12	Czechia
13	Greece
14	Portugal
fifteen	Sweden
sixteen	Hungary
17	Belarus
18	Austria
19	Serbia
twenty	Swiss
twenty-one	Bulgaria
22	Denmark
23	Finland
24	Slovakia
25	Norway
26	Ireland
27	Croatia
28	Moldova
29	Bosnia and Herzegovina
30	Albania
31	Lithuania
32	North Macedonia
33	Slovenia
3. 4	Latvia
35	Kosovo
36	Estonia
37	Montenegro
38	Luxembourg
39	malt
40	Iceland
41	Andorra
42	Monaco
43	Liechtenstein
44	San Marino
Four. Five	Holy See

Top 10 European Countries by Population

Here are the top 10 European countries by population, with their estimated populations as of 2023. Russia is by far the most populous country in Europe, with more than 145 million people. Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy are the next four most populous countries, each with more than 60 million people.

Top 10 European Countries by Population
European countries	Population
Russia	145.6 million
Germany	83.1 million
France	68 million
United Kingdom	66.8 million
Italy	60.2 million
Spain	47 million
Ukraine	44.3 million
Poland	37.9 million
Romania	19.3 million
The Netherlands	17.3 million

The top 10 European countries in terms of area

Here is a list of the top 10 European countries in terms of area, with their land area in square kilometers (km2). Russia is by far the largest country in Europe, both in terms of population and area. Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe, followed by France, Spain and Sweden.

The top 10 European countries in terms of area
European countries	Covered area
Russia	17,098,246 km²
Ukraine	603,500 km²
France	543,940 km²
Spain	505,992 km²
Sweden	450,295 km²
Germany	357,114 km²
Finland	338,425 km²
Norway	323,802 km²
Poland	312,696 km²
Italy	301,339 km²

Interesting facts about Europe

The Northern Lights or Northern Lights

The highest mountain in Europe

The highest mountain in Europe is Mount Elbrus, which is located in Russia. It is 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) high. The largest lake in Europe is Lake Ladoga, which is located in Russia. It has an area of ​​17,700 square kilometers (6,830 sq mi). The longest river in Europe is the Volga River, which is also located in Russia. It is 3,690 kilometers (2,290 miles) long.

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Four regions of Europe

Europe is a diverse and fascinating continent with a rich history and culture. It is a popular tourist destination and is home to some of the most famous cities in the world, including London, Paris, Rome and Berlin.

Europe can be divided into four main regions: Northern Europe, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Southern Europe.

Northern Europe includes countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland. This region is known for its cold climate, beautiful fjords and Nordic cultures. According to the United Nations Population Division, approximately 106 million people reside in Northern Europe (as of 2020). Denmark is the cleanest European city in the world, according to the World Population Review Report 2023. The Northern Lights, also known as the Northern Lights, are seen in the skies over Norway.

Western Europe includes countries such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy. This region is known for its rich history, vibrant cities and beautiful countryside. According to the United Nations Population Division, approximately 196 million people reside in Western Europe (as of 2020). The Matterhorn, one of the most famous and iconic pyramid-shaped mountains in the world, is located in Switzerland.

Eastern Europe includes countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Hungary. This region is known for its diverse cultures, stunning architecture, and natural beauty. According to the United Nations Population Division, approximately 293 million people reside in Eastern Europe (as of 2020). Wilanów Palace, one of the most important monuments in Poland, is located in the Wilanów district of Warsaw.

Southern Europe includes countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. This region is known for its sunny climate, beautiful beaches and ancient ruins. According to the United Nations Population Division, approximately 152 million people reside in southern Europe (as of 2020). Vatican City is the least populated country in the world with a population of just over 800 people.

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