Europe:

landmass

6th Largest Continent, 2nd smallest continent 4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands

The world's largest country in terms of both area and population, Russia, lies in Europe. According to recent estimates, its total area is found to be 3,960,000 square kilometers. This area is 1.8 times bigger than the size of the US. This country underwent significant economic changes and has emerged as more consolidated globally-integrated economy. It has made rapid progress in its trade centers and two-third of its trade takes place with the countries of European Union ultimately benefitting the continent.

Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe considering its area. It was considered to be the most powerful state in Europe in the 10th century. Kharkiv, Odesa and Donestk are among the famous cities of Ukraine. It stands second to Russia in economic terms as well.

France, one of the most developed countries in the world leads other European countries. It has the reputation of being the permanent member NATO, G-8 and G-20. It has a diversified economy yielding enormous revenue every year. France attracts a large number of tourists and maintains the 3rd largest income for tourism in the world.

Ukraine is Europe's largest country The Vatican is Europe's smallest country Germany is Europe's largest country by population The Vatican is Europe's smallest country by population Europe's highest point is Mt. Elbrus in Russia Europe's lowest point is the Caspian Sea bordering Russia(If European Russian is excluded, the highest and lowest stats shown below apply to continental western Europe) Europe's highest point is Mt. Blanc in France and Italy Europe's lowest point is Lemmefjord in Denmark

population  507.4 million people in 2014 from 406.7 million in 1960, changing 25

percent during the last 50 years.

Races/ethnicity

The largest ethnic group of Europe are probably the Russians with some 90 million settling in the European parts of Russia,

followed by the Germans (69 million),

 French (63 million), 

Italians (58 million),

English (45 million), 

Spanish (42 million), 

Ukrainians (40 million) and the

Poles /(polish)  (38 million).

Countries:

A

Albania

Andorra

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

B

Belarus

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

C

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

D

Denmark

E

Estonia

F

Finland

France

G

Georgia

Germany

Greece

H

Hungary

I

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

K

Kazakhstan

Kosovo

L

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

M

Macedonia

Malta

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

N

Netherlands

Norway

P

Poland

Portugal

R

Romania

Russia

S

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

T

Turkey

U

Ukraine

United Kingdom

V

Vatican City (Holy See)

Kultura

Ang kultura ng Europa ay mailalarawan bilang isang serye ng magkakapatong na mga kultura. Ang pagkakahalu-halo ng mga kalinangan ay umiiral sa kahabaan at kapaligiran ng kontinente. Mayroong mga inobasyon at mga kilusan, na paminsan-minsan ay hindi katugma ng isa, katulad ng proselitismong Kristiyano o Humanismo. Kung kaya't masalimuot at mahirap ang pagkakaroon ng matatawag na "pangkaraniwang kultura" o "karaniwang kalinangan" sa Europa, ngunit ang pundasyon ng kulturang Europeo ay inilapat ngsinaunang mga Griyego, na pinatibay ng kultura ng sinaunang mga Romano, na pinatatag ng Kristiyanismo, na nireporma o nilagyan ng mga pagbabago ng panahon ng Renasimyento at Repormasyong Protestante noong ika-15 daantaon, na ginawang moderno omakabago ng Panahon ng Pagpapaliwanag noong ika-18 daantaon, at pinakalat sa daigdig sa pamamagitan ng globalisasyon sa pamamagitan ng magkakasunud-sunod na mga imperyong Europeo sa pagitan ng ika-16 at ika-20 mga daantaon. Kung kaya't ang kultura ng mga Europeo ay umunlad upang maging isang napaka masalimuot na kababalaghan ng mas malawak na kasakupan ng pilosopiya, ng humanismong Kristiyano at sekular, ng rasyonal o makatwirang paraan ng pamumuhay at lohikal na pag-iisip na umunlad sa loob ng mahabang panahon ng pagbabago at pormasyon dahil sa mga eksperimentong naisagawa noong Panahon ng Pagkamulat, naturalismo, romantisismo, agham, demokrasya, at sosyalismo. Dahil sa ugnayang global ng Europa, ang kultura ng Europa ay lumago at lumaki na may panlahatang pagsasama ng udyok na umampon, umangkin, makibagay, at lalo na ang makaimpluwensiya sa ibang mga gawi ng kultura. Sa katunayan, at kung gayon, ang kulturang Europeo at pamamaraan ng pamumuhay, bagaman hanggang sa isang malaking kaantasan lamang, ay naging isa sa mga "kulturang pangglobo" o "kalinangang pandaigdig", dahil sa paglawig ng edukasyon sa Europa magmula noong ika-19 daantaon at dahil sa paglaganap ng Kristiyanismo.

The European Union has 24 official and working languages. They are:

Bulgarian        

    

French Maltese        

    

Croatian German        

    

Polish

Czech Greek Portuguese

Danish Hungarian Romanian

Dutch Irish Slovak

English Italian Slovenian

Estonian Latvian Spanish

Finnish Lithuanian Swedish

Facts:

25To start things off with a bang, Europe is technically not a continent. It's separation from Asia was actually a Greek idea.

24Italians don't drink cappuccino after 11 AM

21The most visited place in Europe is Disneyland, Paris

Sweden is said to be the most competitive and developed economy of Europe. It has well equipped communication and education system that can measure up to any system of the modern economy. Iron ore, timber and hydro power are the major export sources of Sweden. Its GDP- per capita is $ 41,700 which is the highest in Europe.

Germany has the fifth largest developed economy in the world and it ranks second in Europe. It is the major exporter of machinery and vehicles; also it has the world's leading automobile industry. It's GDP per capita (PPP) is calculated to be $39,100-lying second in Europe.

France has the world's most diversified and stable economy with the reputation of being the world's most modern countries. Though most of its major companies including Air France and France Telecom have been privatized, but still the government's intervention in various sectors like, power, energy and defense makes it the 3rd most powerful economy in Europe.

A landmark is symbol containing different meanings. It might represent an idea, a culture or a belief. Europe is rich in landmarks that make it the prime destination for the tourists. From gigantic steel structures to the majestic beauty of nature, you are going to find everything depending on the type of experience you want to have there in Europe. All these landmarks are terrific and attract large number visitors every year.

Eiffel tower, in Paris, is widely recognized throughout the world. The mammoth steel structure is a source of fascination for everyone that pays Europe a visit. The entire view of the city observed from the top of Eiffel Tower is spectacular! So, hello tourists, you owe a visit to Eiffel tower!

The Roman Coliseum is one of the oldest known monuments on the planet earth. This enormous structure used to be a theater that could accommodate more than 50,000 people. Despite its ancient and unrepaired structure, it still successfully manages to draw a large number of people from all around the world.

Istanbul has emerged as a top-notch tourist spot over the years and continues to attract flocks of tourists. Istanbul in Turkey is a vibrant blend of various cultures. Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman culture extends throughout the city.

Other famous places of visitors choice include Tower Bridge, Edinburgh Castle, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Cathedral Notre-Dame among many others.