{"id":6396,"date":"2018-04-23T01:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T19:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/?p=6396"},"modified":"2024-03-27T08:19:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T12:19:50","slug":"countries-in-eastern-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/regions\/countries-in-eastern-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Countries of Eastern Europe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6396&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;4.6&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;4.6\\\/5 - (7 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;What are the Countries of Eastern Europe?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;126.8&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 126.8px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            4.6\/5 - (7 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6428\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/regions\/countries-in-eastern-europe\/attachment\/eastern-europe-map\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6428\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/2018\/04\/eastern-europe-map.jpg\" alt=\"Eastern Europe Countries\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/2018\/04\/eastern-europe-map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/2018\/04\/eastern-europe-map-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/2018\/04\/eastern-europe-map-432x432.jpg 432w, https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/2018\/04\/eastern-europe-map-268x268.jpg 268w, https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/2018\/04\/eastern-europe-map-700x700.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map of Eastern European Countries highlighting all the eastern European countries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term <a href=\"\/europe\/country-groupings\/eastern-europe-map.html\"><strong>Eastern Europe<\/strong><\/a> in itself is an ambiguous one and is defined differently in different contexts. Geographically speaking, Eastern Europe consists of all the countries that are located on the eastern side of the continent. In this article, we will learn about <strong>what are the countries of Eastern Europe<\/strong>, <strong>facts about each eastern European country<\/strong>, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Eastern Europe Countries &#8211; 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the countries that lie in the eastern Europe:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/poland\/\"><b>Poland<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Poland is situated in the middle of Europe. Its main city, <a href=\"\/poland\/cities\/warsaw.html\">Warsaw<\/a>, is also its capital. Poland has a strong culture and a tough economy. It has had a big influence on the history of the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poland was part of the powerful Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth for centuries, a vast realm stretching across Eastern Europe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polish is a West Slavic language, closely related to other Eastern European languages like Czech, Slovak, and Ukrainian.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poland is a member of the Visegr\u00e1d Group, a cultural and political alliance of four Central European countries: Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/ukraine\/\"><b>Ukraine<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the second-largest country in Europe by land area. It has a lot of farmland and some really old cities like <a href=\"\/ukraine\/kiev.html\">Kyiv<\/a>, the capital. Even though Ukraine has some problems with politics and money, it&#8217;s still an important part of Eastern Europe and has a say in what happens in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ukraine played a key role in Soviet space exploration. The Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world&#8217;s heaviest airplane ever built, was a Ukrainian design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ukraine is also known as the &#8220;Breadbasket of Europe&#8221; for a long time because it produces a lot of food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/romania\/\"><b>Romania<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romania is situated in the Balkans. It is known for its beautiful views of mountains and rivers. Its capital city is <a href=\"\/romania\/cities\/bucharest.html\">Bucharest<\/a>. It covers an area of approximately 238,397 square kilometers, making it the 12th largest country in Europe by land area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest is one of the world&#8217;s largest parliament buildings by volume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romania is home to Europe&#8217;s largest population of brown bears.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/hungary\/\"><b>Hungary<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Hungary is located in Central Europe, sharing borders with several countries including Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. <a href=\"\/hungary\/budapest.html\">Budapest<\/a> is the capital and largest city in Hungary. Hungary covers an area of approximately 93,030 square kilometers, ranking it as one of the smaller countries in Europe by land area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budapest is known as the \u201cSpa Capital of Europe\u201d which has more than 100 medicinal hot springs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hungary is known for its spicy food. Goulash is a national dish, a rich stew with meat, vegetables, and paprika.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/czech-republic\/\"><b>Czech Republic<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Situated in Central Europe, the Czech Republic shares borders with Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland. <a href=\"\/czech-republic\/cities\/prague.html\">Prague<\/a>, its capital and largest city, anchors the nation. Covering an area of approximately 78,866 square kilometers, the Czech Republic ranks as one of the smaller countries in Europe by land area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Czech Republic is home to Hranicka Procast (abyss), the deepest underwater cave, reaching depths of 473 meters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prague Astronomical Clock, the third oldest, is still operating and was installed in 1410.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/belarus\/\"><b>Belarus<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Belarus is situated in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. The capital of Belarus is <a href=\"\/belarus\/cities\/minsk.html\">Minsk<\/a>. Belarus covers an area of approximately 207,595 square kilometers, making it one of the larger countries in Europe by land area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A giant footprint measuring 1.8 meters (6 ft) long can be found near the village of Vysokaye in Belarus.\u00a0 The origin and purpose of this imprint remain a mystery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belarus is known as the &#8220;Land of White Storks&#8221; due to the large population of these birds that migrate to the country during summer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/moldova\/\"><strong>Moldova<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moldova is a small country in Eastern Europe about 33,846 sq km. Romania and Ukraine border it. Its capital city is <a href=\"\/moldova\/cities\/chisinau.html\">Chisinau<\/a>. Moldova is famous for its wine production, with many vineyards offering tours and tastings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moldova is home to the world&#8217;s largest wine cellar, the Milestii Mici. It stretches for about 250 kilometers (155 miles) underground and holds an impressive collection of over 1.5 million bottles of wine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The official language of Moldova is Romanian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/slovakia\/\"><b>Slovakia<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Slovakia, known for its beautiful mountainous landscapes and medieval appealing towns, is a landlocked country with a land area of 49,035 sq km. Its capital city is <a href=\"\/slovakia\/travel-guide\/bratislava.html\">Bratislava<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovakia has contributed several inventions to the world, including the parachute (invented by \u0160tefan Bani\u010d), the first helicopter with a tail rotor (designed by J\u00e1n Bah\u00fd\u013e), and the first ever electrically powered and directed flight of an airship (developed by Jozef Maximili\u00e1n Petzval).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovakia has the highest density of castles, with over 180 castles and ruins scattered across the country. Spis Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovakia is the largest car producer per capita in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/bulgaria\/\"><b>Bulgaria<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bulgaria<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a country in Southeast Europe with an area of 110,994 sq km. It shares borders with Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. The capital of Bulgaria is <a href=\"\/bulgaria\/cities\/sofia.html\">Sofia<\/a>. Bulgaria ranks among the mid-sized countries in Europe by land area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bulgaria developed the first-ever air-dropped bomb during the First Balkan War in 1912.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulgaria is one of the largest producers of honey in Europe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"\/russia\/\"><b>Russia<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia has a land area of 17,098,242 sq km, and is the largest country in the world. It spans two continents &#8211; Asia and Europe. <a href=\"\/russia\/moscow-city-map.html\">Moscow<\/a> is the capital city and it is known for its iconic Red Square, the Kremlin, and St. Basil&#8217;s Cathedral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia is home to the world&#8217;s deepest lake, Lake Baikal, and the longest river in Europe, the Volga River.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia launched the world&#8217;s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957, and sent the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space in 1961.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Other European Countries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The other European Countries are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Albania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Andorra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Armenia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Austria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Azerbaijan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Belarus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Belgium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bulgaria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Croatia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cyprus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Czech Republic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Denmark<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Estonia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Finland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">France<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Georgia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Greece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Hungary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Iceland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ireland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Kazakhstan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Kosovo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Latvia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Liechtenstein<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lithuania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Luxembourg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Malta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Moldova<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monaco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Montenegro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Netherlands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Norway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Poland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Portugal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Romania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Russia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">San Marino<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Serbia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Slovakia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Slovenia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Spain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sweden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turkey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ukraine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Vatican City (Holy See)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are interested in exploring more about the European countries, check out our: <a href=\"\/europe\/\">Europe Map<\/a>. 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