Continent

Europe

Historic cities, northern coastlines and alpine routes. Compact, diverse and highly connected by rail, air and short cross-border trips.

Countries50
Population742M
Area22.1M km2
Known forHistory, cities, rail

Overview

Area22.1 million km2
Population742 million
Population ranking#3
Share of world population9.3%
Countries50
Largest countryRussia
Smallest countryVatican City
Time zonesUTC -1 to +5

Key Stats

Human development
Very high
Safety index
76
Internet access
92%
Life expectancy
77.9
GDP nominal
$22.9T

Sources: UN, World Bank, Numbeo.

Top 5 Countries by Population

Russia
146M
Turkey
86M
Germany
83M
United Kingdom
69M
France
66M

Landscape & Nature

5,642 mHighest point
45%Forest cover
37,000 kmCoastline
4Main climate zones

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Elbrus5,642 m
Dykh-Tau5,205 m
Shkhara5,193 m

Regions

NorthNordic cities, fjords, islands and winter routes
WestDense capitals, rail corridors and Atlantic access
SouthMediterranean coasts, islands and old city networks
EastLarge land routes, mountain arcs and cultural capitals

Why Europe?

Rich historyAncient cities, cathedrals, museums and old trade routes.
Diverse landscapesAlps, fjords, coastlines, islands and volcanic terrain.
Easy to exploreShort flights, dense rail and strong public transport.
Culture & cuisineLanguages, food regions and local calendars.
Year-round travelSummer coasts, winter mountains and city weekends.