About The best countries of Europe
They all share the same geographical region, however differ from each other with their traditions, life style, landscapes and people -countries of Europe. Which one is the best?
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The best countries of Europe.
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Total area: 131,990 km2
Population: 11,305,118(2010 estimate)
Density: 85.3/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: Greek
Capital: Athens
Governement: Parliamentary republic, Unitary state
Internet TLD: .gr
Calling code: +30
Greece is a country located in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Albania, Macedonia and Bulgaria t...
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Total area: 504,030 km2
Population: 46,030,109(2010 estimate)
Density: 93/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Spanish
Capital: Madrid
Governement: Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .es
Calling code: +34
Spain is a country located in Western Europe. It shares borders with Portugal, France, Andor...
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Total area: 83,872 km2
Population: 8,356,707(2009 estimate)
Density: 99/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): German (Standard: Austrian German)
Capital: Vienna
Governement: Federal Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .at
Calling code: +43
Austria is located in Central Europe. It is bordered by: Germany and the Czech Re...
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Total area: 49,035 km2
Population: 5,429,763(2010 estimate)
Density: 111/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: Slovak
Capital: Bratislava
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .sk
Calling code: +421
Slovakia is located in the heart of Europe, sharing borders with Poland to the north, Hungary to the south, the Cze...
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Total area: 357,021 km2
Population: 81,757,600
Density: 229/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: German
Capital: Berlin
Governement: Federal parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .de
Calling code: 49
Germany is a country in central Europe. It is bordered by Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east,...
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Total area: 92,090 km2
Population: 11,317,192 (2010 estimate)
Density: 114/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: Portuguese
Capital: Lisbon
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .pt
Calling code: 351
Portugal is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered to the north and east by Spain and it is surroun...
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Total area: 301,338 km2
Population: 60,418,711(2010 estimate)
Density: 200.5/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: Italian
Capital: Rome
Governement: Unitary parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .it
Calling code: +39
Italy is a country in southern Europe. It is bordered to the north by France, Switzerland, Austria and Sloven...
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Total area: 674,843 km2
Population: 65,821,885
Density: 116/km2
Currency: Euro
Official language: French
Capital: Paris
Governement: Unitary semi-presidential republic
Internet TLD: .fr
Calling code: +33
France is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra...
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Total area: 385,252 km2
Population: 4,937,100 (2011 estimate)
Density: 12.5/km2
Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK)
Official language(s): Norwegian
Capital: Oslo
Governement: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .no
Calling code: 47
Norway is the westernmost, northernmost and easternmost country of...
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Total area: 312,685 km2
Population: 38,192,000(June 2010 estimate)
Density: 120/km2
Currency: Złoty (PLN)
Official language: Polish
Capital: Warsaw
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .pl
Calling code: +48
Poland has several facets. Its geographical location, in the heart of Europe has turned it into a connection bridge, b...
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Total area: 238,391 km2 Population: 21,959,278 (2010 estimate)Density: 90/km2 Currency: Romanian leu (RON)Official language(s): RomanianCapital: Bucharest (Bucureşti)Governement: Semi-presidential republicInternet TLD: .roCalling code: +40
Romania is a country located in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Ukraine and Moldova to the north and ea...
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Total area: 28,748 km2
Population: 2,986,952 (2010 estimates)
Density: 111.1/km2
Currency: Lek (ALL)
Official language: Albanian
Capital: Tirana
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .al
Calling code: +355
Albania is a country situated in the south-eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula and covers an area of 28,748 km2, of...
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Total area: 110,993.6 km2
Population: 7,576,751(2009 estimate)
Density: 68.5/km2
Currency: Lev (BGN)
Official language(s): Bulgarian
Capital: Sofia
Governement: Parliamentary democracy
Internet TLD: .bg
Calling code: +359
Republic of Bulgaria is situated in southeastern Europe, occupying the eastern region of the Balkan Peninsula. It...
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Total area: 41,848 km2
Population: 16,647,000(2011 estimate)
Density: 400.9/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Dutch
Capital: Amsterdam
Governement: Parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch[2]
Internet TLD: .nl
Calling code: +31
The Netherlands is a country located in northwestern Europe. Belgium is borde...
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Total area: 41,285 km2
Population: 7,785,600(2009 estimate)
Density: 188/km2
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
Official language(s): German, French, Italian, Romansh
Capital: Bern
Governement: Federal republic, with parliamentary system and direct democracy
Internet TLD: .ch
Calling code: +41
Switzerland is a country located in Central Eur...
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Total area: 243,610 km2
Population: 62,041,708(2010 estimate)
Density: 254.7/km2
Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)
Official language(s): English (de facto)
Capital: London
Governement: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .uk
Calling code: +44
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, com...
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Total area: 70,273 km2
Population: 4,470,700 (2010 estimate)
Density: 63.4/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Irish, English
Capital: Dublin
Governement: Constitutional republic Parliamentary democracy
Internet TLD: .ie
Calling code: +353
Ireland is a country located in north-western Europe, occupying most of the island of...
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Total area: 207,595 km2
Population: 9,648,533(2009 estimate)
Density: 45.8/km2
Currency: Belarusian ruble (BYR)
Official language(s): Belarusian, Russian
Capital: Minsk
Governement: Presidential republic
Internet TLD: .by
Calling code: +375
Belarus is a country located in Eastern Europe. The bordering countries of Belarus are Latvia...
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Total area: 9,248 km2
Population: 803,147 (2010 estimate)
Density: 117/km2
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Official language(s): Greek, Turkish
Capital: Nicosia
Governement: Presidential republic
Internet TLD: .cy
Calling code: +357
The island of Cyprus is situated in the Middle East area, in the Mediterranean, bordered by Syria to...
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Total area: 78,866 km2
Population: 10,674,947
Density: 133/km2
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
Official language: Czech, Slovak
Capital: Prague
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .cz
Calling code: +420
Czech Republic is situated in Central Europe, bordering Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria -a real homeland of ...
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Total area: 25,713 km2
Population: 2,114,550 (2010 estimate)
Density: 82.2/km2
Currency: Macedonian denar (MKD)
Official language(s): Macedonian
Capital: Skopje
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .mk
Calling code: +389
Often called the land of lakes and mountains, Republic of Macedonia is located in the Balkan Peninsula in ...
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Total area: 93,030 km2
Population: 10,005,000(2010 estimate)
Density: 107.7/km2
Currency: Forint (HUF)
Official language: Hungarian
Capital: Budapest
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .hu
Calling code: +36
Hungary (Magyarország) is a Central European republic, most of its territory occupying the Danube Basin and Hu...
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Total area: 56,594 km2
Population: 4,486,881 (2010 est.)
Density: 81/km2
Currency: Kuna (HRK)
Official language(s): Croatian
Capital: Zagreb
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .hr
Calling code: +385
Croatia is situated in south-eastern Europe, in the Balkan Peninsula. Boundaries divide the country to the n...
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Total area: 43,098.31 km2
Population: 5,557,709(2010 estimate)
Density: 129/km2
Currency: Danish krone (DKK)
Official language: Danish
Capital: Copenhagen
Governement: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .dk
Calling code: +45
Denmark is a state located in northern Europe. It is bordered by German...
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Total area: 65,200 km2
Population: 3,244,000(2011 estimate)
Density: 50.3/km2
Currency: Lithuanian litas (Lt)
Official language: Lithuanian
Capital: Vilnius
Governement: Semi-presidential republic
Internet TLD: .lt
Calling code: +370
Lithuania is one of the three so-called Baltic states; it is located in Eastern Europe, with access t...
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Total area: 316 km2
Population: 412,966(2010 estimate)
Density: 1,306.8/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Maltese, English
Capital: Valletta (de facto)
Governement: Parliamentary Republic
Internet TLD: .mt
Calling code: +356
Located between Sicily and Libya, the Maltese archipelago has a significant history, alike its...
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Total area: 783,562 km2
Population: 73,722,988
Density: 94.1/km2
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
Official language: Turkish
Capital: Ankara
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .tr
Calling code: +90
Turkey is situated on two continents, extending on both Europe and Asia. It borders Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest, Geor...
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Total area: 449,964 km2
Population: 9,354,462
Density: 20.6/km2
Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Official language: Swedish
Capital: Stockholm
Governement: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .se
Calling code: +46
Sweden is located in North Europe and occupies the eastern region of the Scandinavian Peni...
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Total area: 88 361 km2
Population: 7,306,677(2010 estimate)
Density: 107,46/km2
Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD)
Official language(s): Serbian
Capital: Belgrade
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .rs
Calling code: +381
Serbia is a country with many tourist attractions including: monuments, national parks, spas, mountains for ...
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Total area: 603,628 km2
Population: 45,888,000(2010 estimate)
Density: 77/km2
Currency: Hryvnia (UAH)
Official language: Ukrainian
Capital: Kiev
Governement: Unitary semi-presidential republic
Internet TLD: .ua
Calling code: +380
Ukraine is situated in Eastern Europe. The country is bordered by Belarus, Russia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova,...
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Total area: 30,528 km2
Population: 10,827,519(2010 estimate)
Density: 354.7/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official languages: Dutch, French, German
Capital: Brussels
Governement: Federal parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .be
Calling code: +32
Belgium is a country located in Western Europe. It is one...
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Total area: 51,129 km2
Population: 4,613,414(2009 estimate)
Density: 90,2/km2
Currency: Convertible Mark (BAM)
Official languages:Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Capital: Sarajevo
Governement: Federal democratic republic
Internet TLD: .ba
Calling code: +
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in South-Eastern Europe, home to three ethnic co...
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Total area: 45,228 km2
Population: 1,340,021(2010 estimate)
Density: 29/km2
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Official language: Estonian
Capital: Tallinn
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .ee
Calling code: +372
Since 1994, when Russian soldiers left the country, Estonia has continuously developed its economic and political relation...
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Total area: 338,424 km2
Population: 5,374,781(2010 estimate)
Density: 16/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Finnish, Swedish
Capital: Helsinki
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .fi
Calling code: +358
Finland occupies the north-western region of Europe, being one of the most Nordic countries with almost ...
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Total area: 17,075,400 km2
Population: 141,927,297(2010 estimate)
Density: 8.3/km2
Currency: Ruble (RUB)
Official language: Russian (official) throughout the country; 27 others co-official in various regions
Capital: Moscow
Governement: Federal semi-presidential republic
Internet TLD: .ru
Calling code: +7
Russia is the world's largest co...
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Total area: 0.44 km2
Population: 829(2010 estimate)
Density: 1877/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Italian
Capital: Vatican City
Governement: Ecclesiastical, sacerdotal-monarchical
Internet TLD: .va
Calling code: +379
With an area of only 44 hectares, Vatican is the smallest country in the world. Its world influence ...
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Total area: 467.63 km2
Population: 84,082(2009 estimate)
Density: 179.8/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: Catalan
Capital: Andorra la Vella
Governement: Parliamentary democracy and Co-principality
Internet TLD: .ad
Calling code: +376
Principality of Andorra is a small principality located in southwestern Europe, in the ...
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Total area: 13,812 km2
Population: 666,730 (July 2010 est.)
Density: 50/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language: Montenegrin
Capital: Podgorica
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .me
Calling code: +382
Montenegro is less accessible, being a land of mountains - as its Venetian name highlights, as well as the Serbi...
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Total area: 20,273 km2
Population: 2,048,951(2010 estimate)
Density: 101/km2
Currency: Euro
Official language: Slovene
Capital: Ljubljana
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .si
Calling code: +386
Variety and cultural richness along with splendid natural landscapes make Slovenia an attractive country. Alps Mountains offer exc...
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Total area: 1,399 km2
Population: 48,917 (2010 estimate)
Density: 35/km2
Currency: Faroese króna (DKK)
Official language(s): Faroese, Danish
Capital: Tórshavn
Governement: Parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .fo
Calling code: 298
Tourists are attracted in Faroe Islands by its glacial lands...
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Total area: 103,001 km2
Population: 318,006(2010 estimate)
Density: 3.1/km2
Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
Official language(s): Icelandic (de facto)
Capital: Reykjavík
Governement: Unitary parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .is
Calling code: +354
Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic between Norway, Scotlan...
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Total area: 64,589 km2
Population: 2,217,969 (2010 estimate)
Density: 34.3/km2
Currency: Lats (Ls)
Official language(s): Latvian
Capital: Riga
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .lv
Calling code: ++371
Latvia is a Baltic country in Northern Europe. The capital city is Riga. The country's western border is the Baltic Sea. To th...
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Total area: 61.2 km2
Population: 31,716 (2010 estimate)
Density: 501/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Italian
Capital: City of San Marino
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .sm
Calling code: +378
San Marino is the third European country in the top of the smallest countries, surpassed only by Vatican and Monaco, a...
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Total area: 160.475 km2
Population: 35,789(2009 estimate)
Density: 221/km2
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
Official language(s): German
Capital: Vaduz
Governement: Parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .li
Calling code: +423
Bordered by Austria and Switzerland, Liechtenstein is, along with Uzbekistan, a real...
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Total area: 2,586.4 km2
Population: 502,202(2010 estimate)
Density: 194.1/km2
Currency: Euro (€)
Official language(s): Luxembourgish (de jure since 1984), French, German
Capital: Luxembourg
Governement: Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Internet TLD: .lu
Calling code: +352
Luxembourg is the second small...
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Total area: 33,846 km2
Population: 3,567,500 (2009 estimate)
Density: 121.9/km2
Currency: Moldovan Leu
Official language: Romanian
Capital: Chisinau
Governement: Parliamentary republic
Internet TLD: .md
Calling code: 373
Moldova is a newly independent state in southeastern Europe, situated between the rivers...
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Total area: 2.02 km2
Population: 30,586(2010 estimate)
Density: 15,142/km2
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Official language: French
Capital: Monaco
Governement: Constitutional monarchy Principality
Internet TLD: .mc
Calling code: ++377
With an area of 2.02 square kilometers, the principality of Monaco is among the smallest countries in Europe....
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