Europe
42 entries in the World Atlas compendium.
United KingdomA sovereign country comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69…FranceA global centre of art, science, and liberty.ItalyA cultural superpower with the highest number of World Heritage Sites.SpainLand of rabbits, metals, and ancient empires.BelgiumA small kingdom where empires meet, cultures blend, and the heart of Europe beats.SwitzerlandA nation of volition, rooted in federalism, direct democracy, and Alpine symbolism.IrelandAn island of lush green landscapes, ancient history, and divided sovereignty.AustriaLand of the Eastern Alps, heart of a former empire.SwedenThe largest Nordic country, a constitutional monarchy with a rich Viking heritage and a modern social welfare…DenmarkA Nordic kingdom of islands, flatlands, and progressive values.NorwayLand of the Midnight Sun and FjordsFinlandNordic country of lakes, forests, and independence.PolandWhere the Baltic breeze meets Tatra snow, and history refuses to stay buried.CzechiaA landlocked Central European country with a rich history, from the Duchy of Bohemia to the modern Czech…GreeceCradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy.RomaniaA country in Central and Southeastern Europe, on the lower Danube and northwestern Black Sea coast.BulgariaA country in Southeastern Europe, situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans, with a history spanning…CroatiaA country in Central and Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast.UkraineA country in Eastern Europe, second-largest in Europe after Russia, with a rich history and ongoing struggle…SloveniaA Central European country with a mountainous landscape, a short Adriatic coastline, and a history shaped by…SlovakiaLand of the Slavs, heart of Europe.EstoniaCode on Cobblestones: Where ancient forests fuel a digital revolution.LatviaOne of the three Baltic states, with a capital in Riga and a population of 1.83 million.LuxembourgThe Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: a landlocked European gem with a rich history and a global role.MaltaA sun-drenched archipelago where ancient stone whispers tales of empires past.North MacedoniaA landlocked Southeast European country with ancient roots and a modern name.AlbaniaEagles soar over history: Where ancient ruins meet wild, sun-drenched coastlines.Bosnia and HerzegovinaA Balkan country of mountainous landscapes, three main ethnic groups, and a complex post-war governance…MonacoThe second smallest sovereign state, with the shortest coastline of any non-landlocked nation.MontenegroThe Black Mountain of the BalkansGermanyA country in Western and Central Europe, the most populous member state of the EU.PortugalA Southwestern European nation on the Iberian Peninsula, with Atlantic archipelagos and a history shaped by…NetherlandsLow Countries, High AmbitionIcelandEurope's westernmost and most sparsely populated country, a land of fire and ice.HungaryLandlocked country in Central Europe, spanning the Carpathian Basin, with a population over 9.5 million and a…SerbiaEmpires carved their names into stone here; only the enduring spirit remains.LithuaniaOne of three Baltic states, on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.BelarusA landlocked Eastern European country with a complex history, authoritarian governance, and a name rooted in…San MarinoThe oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic, nestled in the Apennine Mountains.Vatican CityThe smallest sovereign state in the world, both by area and population.Czech RepublicLand of Bohemian Crowns and Velvet RevolutionsFaroe IslandsA rugged North Atlantic archipelago defined by steep cliffs and Viking heritage.
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