The European continent contains many countries of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Europe, in particular ancient Greece, is the birthplace of Western culture. It played a predominant role in global affairs from the 16th century onward, especially after the beginning of colonialism. Between the 16th and 20th centuries, European nations controlled, at various times, the Americas, most of Africa, Oceania, and large portions of Asia. Both World Wars were largely focused upon Europe.
There are fifty internationally recognized sovereign states in Europe of which 44 have their capital city within Europe. Germany, France, Great Britain, Sweden, Scandinavia, are some of the major European countries. Germany is the country that is surrounded by the most countries (nine). The countries are Switzerland, Poland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, Belgium, and Austria.
Europe makes up the western fifth of the Eurasian landmass. It is the sixth-largest continent and contains seven different regions, including The British Isles and Scandinavia. There are fifty countries in Europe.
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- Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, covering about 3,930,000 square miles
- Of Europe's approximately 50 states, Russia is the largest by both area and population, while the Vatican City is the smallest
- Europe is the third-most populous continent after Asia and Africa, with a population of 733 million (11% of the world's population)
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About Europe
Comprising 50 countries, Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area. It is the wealthiest continent in the world, and it is regarded as the birthplace of western civilization. Europe has a rich cultural and historical heritage.
Western European Countries
Eastern European Countries
South European Countries
