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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.
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 shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Asia and Africa.
Europe Facts: European cities draw millions of tourists every year and World War I ended 4 European empires. Find out 13 more facts here!
Our Europe Facts for Kids share lots of interesting and fun facts on the European continent. Europe is the second smallest continent in size but the third largest in population. The European continent houses land area of 50 countries.
Europe is a continent forming the westernmost part of the land mass of Eurasia and comprised of 49 sovereign states. Its name may come from the Greek myth of Europa , but human habitation of the region predates that tale, going back over 150,000 years.
East of the Vistula River, Europe’s expansive lowlands have something of the scale and character of those of northern Asia. The continent also comprises numerous islands, some—notably the Faroes and Iceland —located at a distance from the mainland.
Europe is the planet's 6th largest continent AND includes 47 countries and assorted dependencies, islands and territories. Europe's recognized surface area covers about 9,938,000 sq km (3,837,083 sq mi) or 2% of the Earth's surface, and about 6.8% of its land area.
Facts and statistics about Europe, including its population, land area and the countries and territories located on the continent.
Europe is one of Earth's six continents and the fifth largest by area. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, to the east by the Ural Mountains, and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
Europe has a total population of over 740 million people and is home to 44 countries, including Russia, France, Germany, and Italy. It is known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, and Big Ben.