Comprehensive List of European Countries: Names, Capitals, and Populations

European Countries List

Europe, the second-smallest continent globally, spans approximately 10.18 million km² (3.93 million sq mi), representing about 2% of Earth's surface. This continent is home to 50 distinct countries. As of 2021, Europe's total population stands at roughly 745 million, accounting for approximately 10% of the world's population. European culture forms the bedrock of Western civilization. Russia, the largest country on the continent, covers about 39% of its area and comprises 15% of its population. 

Geographical Location of Europe: Located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, Europe 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. The traditional boundary between Europe and Asia is marked by the watershed of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, the Black Sea, and the Turkish Straits.

Key Facts About Europe: Here are some significant facts about the continent of Europe:

• Europe is the second smallest continent.
• Europe has the world’s smallest country, Vatican City.
• The continent of Europe has 50 countries.
• The country with the biggest population in Europe is Russia.
• Europe is home to the world’s largest Church, St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Christianity is the biggest religion in Europe.

List of European Countries & its Capital

Europe, a smaller portion of the Eurasian plate, ranks as the world's second-smallest continent. According to the United Nations, Europe comprises approximately 44 countries, with around 50 nations recognized as sovereign states. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of European countries, their respective capitals, and currencies. 

List of European Countries & their Capital
European Countries	Capital
Denmark	Copenhagen
Sweden	Stockholm
Finland	Helsinki
Norway	Oslo
Iceland	Reykjavik
Kosovo	Pristina
Slovenia	Ljubljana
Albania	Tirana
Croatia	Zagreb
North Macedonia	Skopje
Bulgaria	Sofia
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Sarajevo
Montenegro	Podgorica
Serbia	Belgrade
Andorra	Andorra la Vella
Austria	Vienna
Germany	Berlin
Belgium	Brussels
France	Paris
Italy	Rome
Greece	Athens
Ireland	Dublin
Malta	Valletta
Liechtenstein	Vaduz
Luxembourg	Luxembourg
Portugal	Lisbon
Monaco	No official capital
Netherlands	Amsterdam
Switzerland	Bern
San Marino	San Marino
Spain	Madrid
United Kingdom	London
Turkey	Ankara
Azerbaijan	Baku
Belarus	Minsk
Serbia	Belgrade
Slovakia	Bratislava
Ukraine	Kiev
Poland	Warsaw
Republic of Moldova	Chișinău
Russia	Moscow
Czech Republic	Prague
Estonia	Tallinn
Georgia	Tbilisi
Hungary	Budapest
Latvia	Riga
Lithuania	Vilnius
Armenia	Yerevan

Top 10 European Countries in Terms of Area

Covering an area of 10,186,000 km², Europe is indeed one of the smaller continents. Despite its size, it is remarkably densely populated and includes at least 50 countries (the exact number can vary based on definitions) along with several dependent territories. Explore the list of the Top 10 largest European countries by area.

Top 10 European Countries in Terms of Area
European Countries	Area Covered
Russia	17,098,246 km²
Ukraine	603,500 km²
France	543,940 km²
Spain	505,992 km²
Sweden	450,295 km²
Germany	357,114 km²
Finland	338,425 km²
Norway	323,802 km²
Poland	312,696 km²
Italy	301,339 km²

Top 10 European Countries By Population

Discover the list of the Top 10 most populous European countries.

Top 10 European Countries By Population
European Countries	Population
Russia	144,373,540
Germany	83,132,800
France	67,059,890
United Kingdom	66,834,400
Italy	60,297,400
Spain	47,076,780
Ukraine	44,385,150
Poland	37,970,870
Romania	19,356,540
The Netherlands	17,332,850