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:
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Russia - Moscow
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Germany - capital Berlin
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United Kingdom - London
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France - Paris
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Italy - Rome
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Spain - Madrid
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Poland - Warsaw
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Ukraine - Kyiv
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Romania - Bucharest
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Netherlands - Amsterdam
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Belgium - Brussels
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Sweden - Stockholm
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Czech Republic - Prague
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Greece - Athens
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Portugal - Lisbon
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Hungary - Budapest
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Belarus - Minsk
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Austria - Vienna
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Switzerland - Bern
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Serbia - Belgrade
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Bulgaria - Sofia
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Denmark - Copenhagen
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Slovakia - Bratislava
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Finland - Helsinki
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Norway - Oslo
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Ireland - Dublin
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Croatia - Zagreb
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Moldova - Chisinau
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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo
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Albania - Tirana
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Lithuania - Vilnius
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Slovenia - Ljubljana
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North Macedonia - Skopje
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Latvia - Riga
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Estonia - Tallinn
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Luxembourg - Luxembourg
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Montenegro - Podgorica
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Malta - Valletta
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Iceland - Reykjavík
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Andorra - Andorra la Vella
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Liechtenstein - Vaduz
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Monaco - Monaco
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San Marino - San Marino
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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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