Europe

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe is the second smallest continent by surface area after Oceania. Its culture has been shaped by a millennia-long history, with roots in ancient Greece and Rome, and has played a significant role in the development of philosophy, science, and democracy. Europe was also the center of the Industrial Revolution and two world wars. Today, Europe is a continent of great cultural and linguistic diversity, with over 50 countries and numerous ethnic groups. The European Union (EU) is a political and economic entity comprising 27 member states, promoting integration and cooperation among European nations. Population of the European Union from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 512 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 513 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 447 million inhabitants (post-Brexit). Most populous capital (Berlin, Germany): Population in 2020: About 3.6 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Berlin, Germany: 3.6 million Madrid, Spain: 3.3 million Rome, Italy: 2.9 million Paris, France: 2.2 million Bucharest, Romania: 2.1 million Vienna, Austria: 1.9 million Hamburg, Germany: 1.8 million Warsaw, Poland: 1.8 million Budapest, Hungary: 1.8 million Barcelona, Spain: 1.6 million Number and name of Administrative Divisions: The European Union consists of 27 member states. Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden GDP in millions of euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately €15.9 trillion. 2019: Approximately €16.4 trillion. 2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 6.8%. 2019: Approximately 6.7%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 1.7%. 2019: Approximately 1.6%. 2020: Data not available.