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Europe is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east, with an area of about 3,930,000 sq mi (10,180,000 sq km).

Discover the EU’s priorities for 2024-2029, promoting a free and democratic Europe, developing a strong and secure Europe, establishing a prosperous and competitive Europe.

Europe, second smallest of the world’s continents, composed of the westward-projecting peninsulas of Eurasia (the great landmass that it shares with Asia) and occupying nearly one-fifteenth of the world’s total land area.

The landscape, climate, and economy of the EU are influenced by its coastline, which is 65,993 kilometres (41,006 mi) long. In addition to national territories in Europe, there are 32 special territories of members of the European Economic Area, not all of which are part of the EU.

Find out more about EU countries, their government and economy, their role in the EU, use of the euro, membership of the Schengen area or location on the map.

A Europe Map featuring countries and labels. It includes western, northern, southern and eastern Europe with outlines for each country.

Free political, physical and outline maps of Europe and individual country maps of England, France, Spain and others. Detailed geography information for teachers, students and travelers

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