• Europe is the second smallest continent in size but the third largest in population.
  • Europe is home to 11% of the world’s population with only 3% of the landmass.
  • The European continent houses 50 countries of which 28 nations belong to the European Union (EU).
  • More than 200 languages are being spoken throughout the continent.
  • The name Europe is believed to have derived from Greek. Europa was a princess in Greek Mythology.
  • The Vatican is the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, while Hum in Croatia is the smallest town in the world. The town has only 21 inhabitants.
  • More than 50% of the total world production of chocolate is sold and eaten by Europeans. Switzerland has the highest consumption per capita, second to Germany.
  • Italy, Spain, and France are the biggest wine producing countries in Europe, and together they account for about 70% of the total wine production in the world.
  • The longest town name in Europe is Lanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrob – wllllantysiliogo, in Wales.
  • Switzerland has more banks than dentists.
Vector Map of Europe
Population
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Surface (sq mi)
100000
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