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It has been estimated that the Europe population is about 830.4 million. This constitutes to about 11% of the world population. The Europe population growth is relatively slower. The Europe population figures depend on the precise geographical extent of Europe. EU had a population of a little more than 400 million in the year 2008, while about 90 million people belonged to the non-EU countries situated in Europe. Europe earlier used to include about 25% of the world population and the population has only grown since but due to the rapid increase in population of Asian and African countries, the percentage has come down to about 12%. This share is estimated to fall about another 5 % in the next 40 years.  Europe population has a high life expectancy and low birth rate due to which many European countries might have to deal with declining population over the years.

The living standards have improved a lot and better social institutions have come about in Russia due to which it is expected to grow and stabilize in the next few years.  It has been observed that the Europe population is fast losing its faith in religion in support of secularism. Atheism is on the rise with many people admitting a non-belief in god. Church attendance has also declined.

The biggest ethnic group present in Europe is of the Russians with a population of about 90 million people in the European parts of Russia. It is followed by the Germans with a population of 80 million and the French whose population is estimated to be about 65 million. About 3% to 5% of the European population consists of non-European immigrant groups like the Africans and the Asians. German is the most commonly used language of the Europe population. It is followed by French and English.

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European Population

If you want the true essence of Europe, plan your vacation to experience the rural European flavor. You will not be disappointed. Did you know that Europe is the traveler’s favorite holiday destination in the entire world? Did you know that Italy, a prominent country of Europe, is amongst the most visited countries globally? But how many of you actually didn’t land up in the metropolitan cities and decided to explore the rural tang?

Although more than half of European population is urbanized and is no more residing in the country side, the urban land is connected to the country with a socio cultural impact on it. Many people visit the cities because they want to stopover all the churches, have a nice glance of the city architecture, stay over at nice hotels, experience a global contemporary cuisine and enjoy great operas, concerts, ballets with no transport hurdle. In particular, they are looking for all the man-made famous attractions to entertain them.

To recount a small example, there is a little village which is located about 50 miles from the flamboyant city of Paris. This village is known as Giverny. Not many people around the world know that this place is home to an American Museum of Art known as the Musee d’Art American. This place is gaining popularity day by day, especially amongst the American tourists. It manifests the handpicked piece of works by the American artists in France. This place is the symbol of a great bond between both the Euro-American cultures. The place is convenient to reach, plus you can visit this place and come back to Paris on the same day. You would also enjoy exploring the rural country side of many other countries.

Not only France, but all of Europe is full of these amazing villages.  Mayerling, which is a small village, is located in lower Austria on the bank of River Schewechat. Make a one day excursion to this place and enjoy the Vienna woods with your family. Barna center is the geographic center of the ancient city of Barcelona. This place is beautifully adorned with many historic buildings of the medieval and roman eras. Venice is also home to many small towns. Chioggia is a little version of Venice and it is popular for many Medieval Churches.  Bassano del Grappa is an interesting city outside Venice.

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