Europe is one of six continents on the planet, the second smallest on land, behind only Oceania. With an area of ​​10 498 000 km² and a population of 744,707,158 residents, the European continent has 50 independent countries, according to CountryAah.com.

Russia is the largest country in Europe and the world. With a territory of 17 098 242 km², it is located on two continents, in eastern Europe and Asia (where most of its land is concentrated), and its capital Moscow is in the European part. The smallest territory in Europe is the Vatican, with an area of ​​0.44 km ² . Although located within Rome, the capital of Italy, it is an independent state.

Located in the northern hemisphere (above the equator line), the European continent borders on the following areas:

• North: Arctic Glacial Ocean and North Sea
• South: Mediterranean Sea
• East: Ural Mountains, natural border with Asia
• Southeast: Black Sea
• West: Atlantic Ocean

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Europe’s socioeconomic division

Based on economic, political and human characteristics, we classify Europe into:

Western Europe

Where developed countries are concentrated, such as Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

Luxembourg – Western Europe

Luxembourg is a state in Europe. The capital of the country is Luxembourg. Approx. 583,000 Luxembourgers and residents of other nationalities live in Luxembourg. The official languages ​​are Luxembourgish, German and French. Luxembourg covers an area of ​​around 2,590 km². Neighboring countries are Germany, France and Belgium.

Guernsey – Western Europe

Guernsey is a state in Europe. The capital of the country is Saint Peter Port. About 65,000 people live in Guernsey. Guernsey is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. The official languages ​​are English and French. Guernsey covers an area of ​​around 80 km².

Isle of Man – Western Europe

The Isle of Man is a crown property under the British Crown. The capital of the country is Douglas. About 75,000 people live on the Isle of Man. The official languages ​​are Manx and English. The Isle of Man covers an area of ​​around 570 km².

Jersey – Western Europe

Jersey is a British crown property in the English Channel. The capital of the country is Saint Helier. About 91,000 people live on Jersey. Jersey is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. The official languages ​​are English and French. Jersey covers an area of ​​around 120 km².

Eastern Europe

Where less developed countries are concentrated, such as Poland, Ukraine and Croatia.

Cyprus – Southeast Europe

Cyprus, the island of the gods / Aphrodite, is a state in Europe. The capital is Nicosia. About 1.1 million Cypriots and other nationalities live in Cyprus. The official languages ​​are Greek and Turkish. Cyprus covers an area of ​​around 9,250 km².

Slovenia – Southeast Europe

Slovenia, the sunny side of the Alps, is a country in Europe. The capital is Ljubljana. Approximately 2.1 million Slovenes, people of other nationalities, live in Slovenia. The official language is Slovenian. Slovenia covers an area of ​​around 20,000 km² and is therefore around eight times the size of Luxembourg. Neighboring countries are Italy, Hungary, the Republic of Austria and Croatia.

Kosovo – Southeast Europe

Kosovo is a state in Europe. The capital of the country is Pristina. About 1.8 million Kosovars and Kosovars of other nationalities live in Kosovo. The official languages ​​are Albanian and Serbian. Kosovo covers an area of ​​around 11,000 km² and is therefore around four times the size of Luxembourg. Neighboring countries are Serbia, Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro.

Croatia – Southeast Europe

Croatia is a state in Europe. The capital of the country is Zagreb. Around 4.2 million Croatians and Croatians of other nationalities live in Croatia. The official language is Croatian. Croatia covers an area of ​​around 57,000 km². Neighboring countries are Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Montenegro.

European countries and their capitals

Western Europe

• Germany: Berlin
• Austria: Vienna
• Andorra: Andorra la Vella
• Belgium: Brussels
• Denmark: Copenhagen
• Spain: Madrid
• Finland: Helsinki
• France: Paris
• Greece: Athens
• Netherlands (Netherlands): Amsterdam
• Ireland: Dublin
• Iceland: Reykjavik
• Italy: Rome
• Liechtenstein: Vaduz
• Luxembourg: Luxembourg
• Monaco: City of Monaco
• Norway: Oslo
• Lisbon Portugal
• United Kingdom: London
• San Marino: San Marino
• Switzerland: Bern
• Sweden: Stockholm

Eastern Europe

• Albania: Tirana
• Belarus (Belarus): Minsk
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo
• Bulgaria: Sofia
• Croatia: Zagreb
• Slovakia: Bratislava
• Slovenia: Ljubljana
• Estonia: Tallinn
• Georgia: Tibilisi
• Hungary: Budapest
• Latvia: Riga
• Lithuania: Vilnius
• Macedonia: Scope
• Moldova: Chisinau
• Montenegro: Podgorica
• Poland: Warsaw
• Czech Republic: Prague
• Romania: Bucharest
• Serbia: Belgrade
• Russia: Moscow
• Turkey: Ankara
• Ukraine: Kiev

Some countries in Asia are listed as Eastern European due to their socio-cultural links with Europe. These countries are:

• Armenia: Ierivan
• Azerbaijan: Baku

Curiosities about Europe

Did you know that some countries in Europe fit within some of our Brazilian states? See below some examples:

• Germany, with an area of ​​357 022 km², fits in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul which has 357 145 km².
• Denmark, with an area of ​​43, 094 km², fits into the state of Rio de Janeiro which has 43, 781 km².
• France, with an area of ​​549 190 km², fits in the state of Minas Gerais which has 586 520 km².
• Italy, with an area of ​​301 340 km², fits in the state of Maranhão which has 331 936 km².
• The United Kingdom, with an area of ​​243,610 km², fits into the state of São Paulo which has 248 219 km².
• Portugal, with an area of ​​92 090 km², fits in the state of Santa Catarina which has 95 737 km².

European Religion by Nation

Albania Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece

Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Moldova Montenegro Netherlands

Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom

U.S. Demographics by City

Alberta, Alabama Ambler, Alaska Arlington, Arizona Alpena, Arkansas Alameda, California Amherst, Colorado Baltic, Connecticut Clayton, Delaware Anna Maria, Florida Alapaha, Georgia Fort Shafter, Hawaii Arimo, Idaho Albers, Illinois Amboy, Indiana Akron, Iowa Alexander, Kansas Allegre, Kentucky Alexandria, Louisiana Anson, Maine Allen, Maryland Amesbury, Massachusetts Alanson, Michigan Akeley, Minnesota Arcola, Mississippi Allendale, Missouri Antelope, Montana Alliance, Nebraska Boulder City, Nevada Ashland, New Hampshire Alloway, New Jersey Amistad, New Mexico Afton, New York Alexis, North Carolina Alsen, North Dakota Albany, Ohio Albany, Oklahoma Alvadore, Oregon Adamsburg, Pennsylvania Carolina, Rhode Island Arcadia, South Carolina Amherst, South Dakota Allons, Tennessee Adrian, Texas Antimony, Utah Barnard, Vermont Altavista, Virginia Almira, Washington Alloy, West Virginia Allenton, Wisconsin Arapahoe, Wyoming