TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Europe, a continent steeped in history and cultural richness, consists of 44 recognized countries. While it is the second-smallest continent in terms of landmass after Australia, it is the third most populous.

The continent stretches across roughly 10.53 million square kilometers or 4.06 million square miles. Its geographical borders are the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Ural Mountains to the east.

It is divided into five main regions: Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, and Central Europe. Each country has its unique capital city serving as the center of government and cultural identity.

Russia is the largest country in Europe, followed by Ukraine and France, while Vatican City is the smallest, covering an area of just 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles).

Here's a complete list of countries in the European continent and their capital cities:

1. Russia - Moscow

2. Germany - capital Berlin

3. United Kingdom - London

4. France - Paris

5. Italy - Rome

6. Spain - Madrid

7. Poland - Warsaw

8. Ukraine - Kyiv

9. Romania - Bucharest

10. Netherlands - Amsterdam

11. Belgium - Brussels

12. Sweden - Stockholm

13. Czech Republic - Prague

14. Greece - Athens

15. Portugal - Lisbon

16. Hungary - Budapest

17. Belarus - Minsk

18. Austria - Vienna

19. Switzerland - Bern

20. Serbia - Belgrade

21. Bulgaria - Sofia

22. Denmark - Copenhagen

23. Slovakia - Bratislava

24. Finland - Helsinki

25. Norway - Oslo

26. Ireland - Dublin

27. Croatia - Zagreb

28. Moldova - Chisinau

29. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo

30. Albania - Tirana

31. Lithuania - Vilnius

32. Slovenia - Ljubljana

33. North Macedonia - Skopje

34. Latvia - Riga

35. Estonia - Tallinn

36. Luxembourg - Luxembourg

37. Montenegro - Podgorica

38. Malta - Valletta

39. Iceland - Reykjavík

40. Andorra - Andorra la Vella

41. Liechtenstein - Vaduz

42. Monaco - Monaco

43. San Marino - San Marino

44. Vatican - Vatican City

This list provides a quick reference for exploring the vibrant tapestry of European nations. Each capital city offers unique experiences, from the historical grandeur of Rome to the modern charm of Berlin.

RIZKI DEWI AYU

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