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Europe is a continent in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains and the Ural River. Europe consists of 44 to 50 countries and is a diverse continent with a rich history and significant cultural and economic influence, including a major focus on the European Union and initiatives like the EU's economic recovery package, NextGenerationEU.
Geography and composition
Borders:
Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea. Its eastern boundary is with Asia, marked by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, and the Caspian and Black Seas.
Land area:
It is the second-smallest continent, covering about 2% of the Earth's surface and 6.8% of its land area.
Countries:
There are approximately 44 to 50 countries in Europe, with some identities being disputed.
Populations:
As of 2017, about 510 million people lived in Europe, and it is a densely populated continent.
Culture and politics
European Union (EU): Many European countries are part of the EU, a union that promotes shared goals and values among its member states.
Diversity: Europe is known for its geographical and cultural diversity.
History: Its history spans periods like the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Industrial Revolution, shaping modern European society.
Economy and environment
Economy:
The European economy is diverse and includes initiatives like the EU's recovery package, NextGenerationEU, which was established to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Natural resources:
A recent report highlighted that Europe's electronic waste contains millions of tons of critical raw materials that could be used for green technologies.
Tourism:
Europe is a popular tourist destination with numerous attractions, including historical sites.
Europe - Wikipedia
Europe covers approx. 10,186,000 square kilometres (3,933,000 sq mi), or 2% of Earth's surface (6.8% of Earth's land area), making...
Wikipedia
Europe | History, Countries, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Europe, second smallest of the world's continents, composed of the westward-projecting peninsulas of Eurasia (the great landmass t...
Britannica
Facts, Geography, History of Europe - Worldatlas.com
Europe Map. Europe is the planet's 6th largest continent AND includes 47 countries and assorted dependencies, islands and territor...
WorldAtlas
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Europe is a continent in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It is separated from Asia by the Ural Mountains and the Ural River. Europe consists of 44 to 50 countries and is a diverse continent with a rich history and significant cultural and economic influence, including a major focus on the European Union and initiatives like the EU's economic recovery package, NextGenerationEU.
Geography and composition
Borders:
Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea. Its eastern boundary is with Asia, marked by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, and the Caspian and Black Seas.
Land area:
It is the second-smallest continent, covering about 2% of the Earth's surface and 6.8% of its land area.
Countries:
There are approximately 44 to 50 countries in Europe, with some identities being disputed.
Populations:
As of 2017, about 510 million people lived in Europe, and it is a densely populated continent.
Culture and politics
European Union (EU): Many European countries are part of the EU, a union that promotes shared goals and values among its member states.
Diversity: Europe is known for its geographical and cultural diversity.
History: Its history spans periods like the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Industrial Revolution, shaping modern European society.
Economy and environment
Economy:
The European economy is diverse and includes initiatives like the EU's recovery package, NextGenerationEU, which was established to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Natural resources:
A recent report highlighted that Europe's electronic waste contains millions of tons of critical raw materials that could be used for green technologies.
Tourism:
Europe is a popular tourist destination with numerous attractions, including historical sites.
Europe - Wikipedia
Europe covers approx. 10,186,000 square kilometres (3,933,000 sq mi), or 2% of Earth's surface (6.8% of Earth's land area), making...
Wikipedia
Europe | History, Countries, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Europe, second smallest of the world's continents, composed of the westward-projecting peninsulas of Eurasia (the great landmass t...
Britannica
Facts, Geography, History of Europe - Worldatlas.com
Europe Map. Europe is the planet's 6th largest continent AND includes 47 countries and assorted dependencies, islands and territor...
