There are a lot of countries in Europe, but do you know how to say them all in English? Learning these country names is particularly important if you are travelling to the United Kingdom, as they are on the same continent and many people from mainland Europe will move to the UK.
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European Countries
European countries are the countries on the continent of Europe. There are 44 European countries in total. The continent of Europe is located between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and it is separated from the continent of Asia by the Ural Mountains. The entire continent is approximately 3,930,000 square miles (which is 10,180,000 square kilometres). The largest European country is France and the smallest is the Vatican City.
List of European Countries
- United Kingdom
- Ukraine
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Spain
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
- Serbia and Montenegro
- San Marino
- Russia
- Romania
- Portugal
- Poland
- Norway
- Netherlands
- Monaco
- Moldova
- Malta
- Luxembourg
- Lithuania
- Liechtenstein
- Latvia
- Italy
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Hungary
- Greece
- Germany
- France
- Finland
- Estonia
- Denmark
- Czech Republic
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Belgium
- Belarus
- Austria
- Andorra
- Albania
Countries in Europe with European Languages and Nationalities
Estonia
- Nationality: Estonian
- Language: Estonian
Britain
- Nationality: British / English
- Language: English
Denmark
- Nationality: Danish
- Language: Danish
Iceland
- Nationality: Icelandic
- Language: Icelandic
Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Language: English/ Irish
Latvia
- Nationality: Latvian
- Language: Latvian
Lithuania
- Nationality: Lithuanian
- Language: Lithuanian
Norway
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Language: Norwegian
Finland
- Nationality: Finnish
- Language: Finnish
Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Language: Swedish
Moldova
- Nationality: Moldovan
- Language: Romanian
Belarus
- Nationality: Belarusian
- Language: Belarusian / Russian
Poland
- Nationality: Polish
- Language: Polish
Bulgaria
- Nationality: Bulgarian
- Language: Bulgarian
Czech Republic
- Nationality: Czech
- Language: Czech
Hungary
- Nationality: Hungarian
- Language: Hungarian
Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Language: Russian
Romania
- Nationality: Romanian
- Language: Romanian
Slovakia
- Nationality: Slovak / Slovakian
- Language: Slovak
Ukraine
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Language: Ukrainian
Greece
- Nationality: Greek
- Language: Greek
Albania
- Nationality: Albanian
- Language: Albanian
Andorra
- Nationality: Andorran
- Language: Catalan/ Spanish/ French
Portugal
- Nationality: Portuguese
- Language: Portuguese
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Nationality: Bosniak/ Bosnian Croat/ Bosnian Serb
- Language: Bosnian/ Serbian/ Croatian
Croatia
- Nationality: Croatian
- Language: Croatian
Macedonia
- Nationality: Macedonian
- Language: Macedonian
Malta
- Nationality: Maltese
- Language: Maltese / English
Montenegro
- Nationality: Montenegrin
- Language: Montenegrin
San Marino
- Nationality: Sammarinese
- Language: Italian/ Sammarinese
Serbia
- Nationality: Serbian
- Language: Serbian
Slovenia
- Nationality: Slovenian / Slovene
- Language: Slovene
Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Language: Spanish
Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Language: Italian
Austria
- Nationality: Austrian
- Language: German
Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Language: French / Flemish
Germany
- Nationality: German
- Language: German
Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Language: Dutch
Liechtenstein
- Nationality: Liechtensteiner
- Language: German
Luxembourg
- Nationality: Luxembourger
- Language: Luxembourgish/ French/ German
Monaco
- Nationality: Monégasque / Monacan
- Language: French
France
- Nationality: French
- Language: French
Switzerland
- Nationality: Swiss
- Language: French/ German/ Italian
List of European Languages
- Swedish
- Spanish
- Slovene
- Slovak
- Romanian
- Portuguese
- Polish
- Maltese
- Lithuanian
- Latvian
- Italian
- Irish
- Hungarian
- Greek
- German
- French
- Finnish
- Estonian
- English
- Dutch
- Danish
- Czech
- Croatian
- Bulgarian
European Countries | Infographics
List of European Countries | Video
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main languages spoken in Europe?
In Europe, there are many languages spoken across the continent. Some of the major ones include English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. There are also many regional and minority languages like Catalan, Welsh, and Basque. We love how diverse and rich the linguistic landscape in Europe is!
Which European countries are part of the EU?
The European Union (EU) has 27 member countries. These include countries like Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. The United Kingdom used to be a member, but they left the EU in 2020. It’s important to note that not all European countries are part of the EU, like Switzerland and Norway.
What are the biggest economies in Europe?
Europe is home to some of the world’s largest economies. Germany has the largest economy within Europe, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain. Russia also has a significant economy, even though it straddles both Europe and Asia.
Can you name some popular tourist destinations in Europe?
There are so many amazing tourist destinations in Europe, it’s hard to narrow them down! Some popular attractions include the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Acropolis in Athens. We also enjoy exploring the beautiful lakes in Switzerland and the stunning fjords in Norway. And don’t forget the bustling cities like London, Berlin, and Barcelona!
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