TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Europe, a continent steeped in history and cultural richness, consists of 44 recognized countries. While it is the second-smallest continent in terms of landmass after Australia, it is the third most populous.
The continent stretches across roughly 10.53 million square kilometers or 4.06 million square miles. Its geographical borders are the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Ural Mountains to the east.
It is divided into five main regions: Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, and Central Europe. Each country has its unique capital city serving as the center of government and cultural identity.
Russia is the largest country in Europe, followed by Ukraine and France, while Vatican City is the smallest, covering an area of just 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles).
Here's a complete list of countries in the European continent and their capital cities:
Russia - Moscow
Germany - capital Berlin
United Kingdom - London
France - Paris
Italy - Rome
Spain - Madrid
Poland - Warsaw
Ukraine - Kyiv
Romania - Bucharest
Netherlands - Amsterdam
Belgium - Brussels
Sweden - Stockholm
Czech Republic - Prague
Greece - Athens
Portugal - Lisbon
Hungary - Budapest
Belarus - Minsk
Austria - Vienna
Switzerland - Bern
Serbia - Belgrade
Bulgaria - Sofia
Denmark - Copenhagen
Slovakia - Bratislava
Finland - Helsinki
Norway - Oslo
Ireland - Dublin
Croatia - Zagreb
Moldova - Chisinau
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo
Albania - Tirana
Lithuania - Vilnius
Slovenia - Ljubljana
North Macedonia - Skopje
Latvia - Riga
Estonia - Tallinn
Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Montenegro - Podgorica
Malta - Valletta
Iceland - Reykjavík
Andorra - Andorra la Vella
Liechtenstein - Vaduz
Monaco - Monaco
San Marino - San Marino
Vatican - Vatican City
This list provides a quick reference for exploring the vibrant tapestry of European nations. Each capital city offers unique experiences, from the historical grandeur of Rome to the modern charm of Berlin.
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