Europe

Facts About Europe

The second-smallest continent in the world in size and third in population;
Home to over 740 million people who speak over 200 different languages;
Russia is the largest country;
The Vatican is the smallest country and home to the Pope;
The highest point is Mt. Elbrus in Russia;
Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Georgia have a land area in both the European and Asian continent;
The most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world;
Home to the second most active volcano in the world, Mount Etna;
The European influence can be found in every continent;
There is a European Union with 28 countries. Only 23 countries use the Euro currency.