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Europe is a fascinating continent with a rich history and varied climate and culture. Thus it is no surprise that it is also an area rich with interesting facts. Here we will look at ten facts about Europe – there are many more where these come from and this is just a selection of the fascinating things there are to learn about Europe.

1.    Europe is the second smallest continent in the world and consists of just 4 million square miles.

2.    Europe unlike some continents is designated for political more than geographical reasons.

3.    700 million people live in Europe. However birth rates are relatively stagnant – and has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world.

4.    However despite being low in fertility, Europeans are high in generosity and the ten most generous countries in terms of charities are all European. One of the more positive facts about Europe.

5.    Much of the shape of Europe is a result of World War 1 and 2. The First World War caused the complete alteration or dissolution of four empires – the German, Ottoman, Russian and Austro-Hungarian. World War 2 meanwhile resulted in the death of 2.5 percent of the world’s population.

6.    One of the most interesting facts about Europe is that it is believed that Europe is named originally after ‘Europa’ who was a Phoenician Princess from Greek Mythology.

7.    The smallest country in Europe is The Vatican city – actually only 110 acres in total and with a population of just more than 800. It is located within Rome and is the home of Catholicism. Meanwhile the largest country in Europe is Russia (though Russia is only partially European) with an area of 17,098,242km2. These are also the smallest and largest countries in the world. One of the most interesting facts about Europe then is that it includes the smallest and largest countries in the world.

8.    Interestingly 80 to 90 percent of Europe was once covered in forest. In the West one of the perhaps sadder facts about Europe is that this number now stands at only 3 percent.

9.    One of the facts about Europe that is up for the most debate is the number of countries comprising the continent which varies slightly by definition. Approximately there are 50 states or ‘self governing political entities). This is not to be confused with the 27 member states of the EU. Interestingly there are around 70 former countries once a part of Europe that no longer appear on maps due to war and changing boarders.

10.    Europe produces slightly over 18 percent of the world’s oil.

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Europe is a fascinating continent with a colourful history and a wide range of different cultures and peoples. It’s no wonder then that this is also a continent that can surprise you with many colourful European facts. Here we will look at ten European facts that illustrate what makes Europe such an amazing continent.

1.Europe is the second smallest continent in the world

Of the seven continents in the world, Europe comes in at the second smallest and is roughly 4 million square miles.

2.Europe is the third most populace continent

Despite this it is highly populated behind only Africa and Asia and is home to 700 million people. A bit over crowded!

3.The smallest country in Europe is small enough that you can walk across it in less than an hour

One of the most interesting European facts is that the Vatican City in Rome is actually considered its own country despite being smaller than most universities.

4.Europe was named after a Greek myth

The name Europe it is believed comes from the Phoenician Princess ‘Europa’ from Greek mythology – one of the lesser known European facts!

4.Europe was once more than 80% forest

Though sadly today it is only 3 percent.

5.Europe is home to the ten most ‘charitable’ countries in the world

In terms of the amount of money given to charities the ten most ‘generous’ countries are all situated in Europe.

6.Members of the EU can cross between borders with no passport

Thanks to European integration passport control has been abolished between the borders of EU countries – so they can go on holiday with no inspections and even move home freely between member states.

7.Paris is the largest city in Europe

Paris is the largest city in Europe and has a population of around 10 million. This puts it as being larger than London or Moscow.

8.There is no desert in Europe

One of the fun European facts that few people are aware of is that there is not one desert in Europe.

9.Europe is thought to include the forerunner of Western culture

Ancient Greece was believed to have been the progenitor of Western culture and civilisation as we know it, and was home to many sculptors and artists. It was then largely thanks to the Roman empire that this culture was spread around the rest of the world.

Try these European facts on your friends and you will likely find they are surprised to learn a lot of things they probably didn’t know about Europe. However being as large as it is, there are many more amazing European facts if you take some time to look for them, and these might surprise you too!

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With growing tourism and an aggravated demand from the local population, especially after the formation of the EU, Europe imports have seen a surge in demand. There are many products, mostly from food and agricultural industries, which are in demand by European nations.

France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the UK and Germany, along with other important states of Europe, have been in constant demand of finished and raw products from all corners of the world. These countries seek Oil and energy from the US and the Middle-East, while they rely on South-East Asian countries for timber, wood and agri-based supplies. China is a huge supplier of finished electronics products, with most of these coming from the state of Taiwan and the Indian IT industry is also turning its heads towards Europe for sustained growth.

Almost all major developing countries like Brazil (which exports coffee to many parts of Europe), China and India have started aiming for a better share in the Europe imports pie. This trend has especially picked up since the current global crisis, after which companies dealing with clients in the US and Japan, have started moving towards Europe for sustained growth and better rates on investment.

Turkey has been seeking hosiery items and raw materials from India and China. Europe imports consist of agri-products and fisheries; from cotton and shrimps to wood supplies, the better part of Europe imports revolve around these items. Companies in Europe seeking such raw materials are heading towards India and China, primarily because of the low cost of raw materials being offered by private and governmental companies in these countries.

Exporting products to Europe is not that easy and since most of these are processed foods or food based items, these exports have to clear strict quality checks before being allowed into Europe. Recently some chocolate bars and products such as GM soy food were banned in Europe, owing to strict regulations put in place by the authorities there. So before you plan to export your product to Europe, make sure that it complies with their quality standards, else you might have a reversal of orders, and may even face fines from the regulatory authorities.

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1.    Europe stands as the second smallest continent in the world, by area. Yet, it has a cultural diversity which can hardly be found in any part of the world. Besides, it also controls a large amount of the world’s political and financial decisions. It is also the 3rd most populous continent in the world

2.    Europe is also home to the world’s smallest country- the Vatican and also the world’s largest- Russia- one of the most astounding facts about Europe

3.    Another point in this list of facts about Europe is that in the 17th and the 18th century, Europe had controlled most of the world. The saying that ‘Sun never sets in the British rule’ was a correct epitome.

4.    The borders of Europe are not very clear, even today. They just refer to socio cultural boundaries.

5.    The Greek civilization, which is said to be the forerunner of the modern western culture, had its home in Europe only. Famous scientists and thinkers such as Archimedes, Pythagoras and Euclid were a part of this very civilization.

6.    One of the most unknown facts about Europe remains that there was a period in the history of Europe, known as the ‘age of migrations’, which led to the diversity in the present European culture that we see today. This period was seen after the fall of the Roman Empire and there was a large scale movement of the German, Roman, Saxon and Celtic tribes to various parts of Europe. This has led to a conglomeration of the cultures of Europe, as we see it today.

7.     Renaissance was another period in the history of Europe which has led to the uprising of the new humanism and knowledge- definitely one of the most renowned facts about Europe.

8.    The First World War is supposed to have started in Europe, with the assassination of the archduke of Austria and involved almost the whole of Europe in it. This war had left more than 40 million people dead.

9.    Although most of Europe’s forests have been lost during the ages of deforestation, almost one quarter is still forest area in Europe, with the Taiga forests dominating the vegetation. Some rainforests in parts of the Caucasus and Oak forests in the Mediterranean regions still remain untouched- an unbelievable fact, considering the rapid deforestation that Europe has seen over the years.

10.    The formation of the EU has been the only one of its kind in the world. This body of integrated economics among member countries has led to rapid development of free economy in Europe and is projected to be one of the most decisive organizations in the coming years.

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Europe is one place with a perfect combination of myth, reality and modernity. Having a history of thousands of years, Europe is believed to have been named after the Greek Goddess Europa. Full of little known facts such as Europe is the second smallest continent with an almost stable birth rate. Europe is also home to the top 10 charitable countries in the world.

Being home to some wonderful capital cities, Europe is a beauty of a place. The most beautiful cities in Europe include London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, France, Madrid, Rome and Berlin. Almost all European capitals have a distinct taste of history and culture to offer. The capitals of Europe, or as they say in Europe- the capitales de Europa are known all over the world for their splendor and magnificence.
London has probably the best to offer in terms of history and modernity in the whole of Europe. From the London Bridge, to taking an open bus tour of the city, London has it all. Madrid is known as the sports capital of Europe by many, and is home to some of the best football players that Europe has produced in years. This European city is also known for its recreational activities, especially music and theater. Madrid and nearby cities are known for some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe as well. Known as an architectural marvel, Amsterdam is supposed to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With a heritage dating back to hundreds of years, this town beckons one and all to its watered alleys and beautiful lanes, lined with old-wooden houses and creeks. The beaches and the former Heineken Brewery are also one of the major attractions of this town.

Europeans love to do a lot of things, and watching football is one of them. Frenetic football fans with beer mugs and colorful outfits can be seen dancing to the tunes of the anthems of their favorite teams. Europa is one of the most watched football tournaments in Europe, and looking at the popularity of the Europa, the federation has introduces the pay per view feature for the Europa 2008, wherein, you would get live streaming of Europa cup matches that you want to watch, directly to your computer.

These are just a few snippets from the beautiful land that Europe is, just a few hues of the colorful picture that Europeans paint, and be rest assured, once you set your foot on this beautiful continent, you are bound to be faced with unparalleled culture, cuisine and forms of life.

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