Europe

Page Updated December 2024

Albania  When NATO bombed Yugoslavia in Spring 1999, nearly half a million ethnic Albanian refugees from Kosovo spilled over the border into Albania. This country has been plagued by war and poverty but is still trying to survive. Wikipedia.

Albania Atlas Of Albania.

Andorra  All but lost between France and Spain, the pocket-sized Andorra comprises just a few hundred kilometers of mountainous landscapes and meandering rivers. Wikipedia.

Andorra Atlas Of Andorra.

Athens  Athens is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC. Wikipedia.

Armenia Armenia is a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Wikipedia.

Armenia Atlas Of Armenia.

Austria  Once, the Austrian empire was a mighty force in Europe. Today, Austria is a vacation destination with beautiful buildings, snowcapped Alps, and scenic valleys. Wikipedia.

Austria Atlas Of Austria.

Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus region, situated at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe. Wikipedia.

Azerbaijan Atlas Of Azerbaijan.

Belarus  Wide stretches of unbroken birch groves, vast forested marshlands and wooden villages amid rolling green and black fields give Belarus a haunting beauty. Wikipedia.

Belgium  This country has more history, art, food and architecture per square centimeter than many of its bigger, louder neighbors. Wikipedia.

Belgium Atlas Of Belgium.

Best of Sicily  A complete site on Sicily including history, sites to visit including palaces, churches, parks and historic sites. Great for a “virtual visit” and for Italian classes.

Bosnia And Herzegovina A recent war has devastated the country, as ethnic hostilities killed thousands. Now, Bosnia is recovering and hopes are high. There are, however, still risks from unexploded land mines and some political violence. Wikipedia.

Bosnia And Herzegovina Atlas Of Bosnia And Herzegovina.

Bulgaria Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. Wikipedia.

Bulgaria Atlas Of Bulgaria.

Croatia The aura of medieval Croatia endures in some of Europe's finest Roman ruins, including the immense palace of Diocletian in Split. The weather and the beaches are great, even after recent warfare which is now over. Wikipedia.

Croatia Atlas Of Croatia.

Cyprus Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Wikipedia.

Czech Republic  A Communist country until 1989, the Czech Republic now embraces democracy. With a modern government and new economic reforms, many visitors are now coming to the country and it is becoming a popular destination. Wikipedia.

Czech Republic Atlas Of the Czech Republic.

Denmark  Denmark’s history goes back to the Vikings. Although a smaller country between Europe and Scandinavia, Denmark has always been a crossroads area with a warm and friendly culture that still survives today. Wikipedia.

Denmark Atlas Of Denmark.

Estonia Estonia was part of the Soviet Union, but now it is an independent nation. Now Estonia is emerging as a democratic nation with a high standard of living in the Eastern Baltic area. Wikipedia.

Estonia Atlas Of Estonia.

European Country Profiles  Full country profiles that provide a guide to history, politics and economic background of the country including a picture of the current leader. From the BBC archives.

European Union  A wide range of information about the European Union.

Finland Finland has always been influenced by Russia, but it also has a culture influenced by other Nordic countries around it. Being located far to the north brings it a unique wildlife, climate and geography. Wikipedia.

Finland Atlas Of Finland.

France France has a long history and varied culture. One of the earliest great nations of Europe, any study of Europe would be incomplete without a study of France. Wikipedia.

France Atlas Of France. 

Georgia Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. Wikipedia.

Georgia Atlas Of Georgia.

Germany  Germany's history, both recent and still in the making, weighs heavily. No visitor will remain untouched by this country's complex past and the way it affects the nation today. Wikipedia.

Germany  Atlas Of Germany.

Gibraltar  Looming like some great ship off almost the southernmost tip of Spain, the tiny British colony of Gibraltar is such a compound of curiosities that a visit can hardly fail to stir one's interest. Wikipedia.

Gibraltar Details about Gibraltar from HM Government Of Gibraltar. 

Greece  From Athens to its bright islands, there are more ancient sites than you can imagine, and more Mediterranean history than you can grasp. Also, a jumping off point between Europe and the Middle East. Wikipedia.

Greece  Atlas Of Greece.

Hungary  Hungary was once part of the Austrian Empire, then part of Russia’s Communist-controlled Eastern Europe. Today, Hungary is a democratic, Eastern European nation. Wikipedia.

Hungary Atlas Of Hungary.

Iceland  Much of Iceland's popularity is due to its natural features, which include glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, peaks and vast lava deserts. Apart from an expansive landscape, it also has a rich history and literature tradition. Wikipedia.

In Italy  Great for Italian classes or for taking a "virtual visit" there, or for planning a real one!

Italy  Italy has always been a key nation because of its location in the Central Mediterranean area. Having a long and varied history and great examples of art, Italy holds the interest of people from around the world. Wikipedia.

Italy Atlas Of Italy.

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country, and the ninth largest in the world. Some argue that Kazakhstan may be considered a European country because Kazakhstan's Western region is on the European continent. Wikipedia.

Kazakhstan Atlas Of Kazakhstan.

Kosovo  Kosovo is a disputed territory and partially recognized state in Southeastern Europe that declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 as the Republic of Kosovo. Wikipedia.

Kosovo Atlas Of Kosovo.

Latvia Despite the fact that the proportion of ethnic Latvians has been steadily increasing for more than a decade, ethnic Latvians also make up slightly less than a half of the population of the capital city of Latvia. Wikipedia.

Latvia Atlas Of Latvia.

Liechtenstein Located on the Rhine River between Switzerland and Austria, most people don’t even know it exists!

Liechtenstein Atlas Of Liechtenstein.

Lithuania  Lithuania owes much to the rich cultural currents of central Europe: with neighboring Poland it once shared an empire stretching from the Baltic Sea almost to the Black Sea. Wikipedia.

Lithuania Atlas Of Lithuania.

Luxembourg Not even big enough on most maps of Europe to contain the letters of its name, Lilliputian Luxembourg makes up in snazz what it lacks in size. A respected member of the European community.

Macedonia Although one of the poorest countries in Europe, Macedonia has made significant progress in developing an open, market-based economy. Wikipedia.

Macedonia Atlas Of Macedonia.

Malta The narrow cobblestone streets of its towns are crowded with Norman cathedrals and baroque palaces. The countryside is littered with the oldest known human structures in the world. Wikipedia.

Malta Atlas Of Malta.

Moldova Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. Wikipedia.

Moldova Atlas Of Moldova.

NATO Official site of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Monaco Monaco is a sovereign city-state, country and microstate located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. Wikipedia.

Montenegro Montenegro is a sovereign state in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the southwest and is bordered by Croatia to the west, and Albania to the southeast. Wikipedia.

Montenegro Atlas Of Montenegro.

Netherlands The Netherlands’ early history is linked with Belgium and Luxembourg; the three were known as the 'Low Countries' until the 16th century when the present-day Netherlands' boundaries were roughly drawn. Wikipedia.

Netherlands Atlas Of Netherlands.

Norway  Norway is a ruggedly beautiful country of mountains and glaciers. It offers incredible wilderness hiking, year-round skiing, and some of the world's most scenic ferry, bus and train rides. Wikipedia.

Norway Atlas Of Norway.

Poland  Situated in the heartland of Europe, Poland has been both a bridge and a front line between eastern and western Europe. Wikipedia.

Poland Atlas Of Poland.

Portugal  In the 15th century, Portugal entered a phase of overseas expansion due to the efforts of Prince Henry the Navigator. Mariners set off to discover new trade routes and helped create an enormous empire. Wikipedia.

Portugal Atlas Of Portugal.

Romani People (Gypsies) The Romani originated in Northern India and arrived in Mid-West Asia, and Europe around 1,000 years ago. Wikipedia.

Romania Romania, long seen as a Communist backwater nation, now is emerging as a Democratic (albeit poor) society yearning to break out into the modern world. A tragic history may hopefully lead to a brighter future. Wikipedia.

Romania Atlas Of Romania.

Russia Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. Extending across the entirety of Northern Asia and much of Eastern Europe, Russia spans eleven time zones. Wikipedia.

Russia Atlas Of Russia.

San Marino San Marino is an enclaved microstate surrounded by Italy, situated on the Italian Peninsula on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains.

Serbia Serbia is a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe in the southern and the central Balkans. Wikipedia.

Serbia Atlas Of Serbia.

Slovakia Slovakia, the former Czechoslovakia's less glamorous partner, emerged after 1989, as a new nation. You'll find the Slovaks to be extremely warm, friendly people prepared to go out of their way to welcome visitors. Wikipedia.

Slovakia Atlas Of Slovakia.

Slovenia Rich in resources, naturally good looking and persistently peaceful, Slovenia has been doing just fine (flourishing, even) since breaking away from its Yugoslav owners in 1991. Wikipedia.

Slovenia Atlas Of Slovenia.

Spain  Spain is a land drenched in the history of empire, as well as warm summer weather. A vacation travel spot for Europeans, it has also had its share of invasions and warfare throughout its long history. Wikipedia.

Sweden  This country, long known for its beautiful landscapes and healthy culture is located in Scandinavia. It also takes a neutral stance in its foreign policy, and has a relatively high standard of living. Wikipedia.

Sweden Atlas Of Sweden.

Switzerland  Switzerland’s high mountain geography has isolated it from most wars and allowed it to develop its unique society. Although known as a land of watches, clocks and ski slopes, Switzerland has a strong and varied society. Wikipedia.

Switzerland Atlas Of Switzerland.

Switzerland  An online almanac. This site has sections on Swiss government, cantons, culture, economy, education, geography, history, statistics, interesting facts and frequently asked questions. A great site!

The Cave of Lascaux Look at amazing pictures of The Cave of Lascaux in France. In English and French.

The Eiffel Tower  Find out details about this popular tourist attraction in Paris.

Turkey Turkey is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Wikipedia.

Turkey Atlas Of Turkey.

Ukraine With magnificent architecture and kilometers of gently rolling steppe, the Ukraine is a major player in the region's economy, with industrial cities and dozens of villages where time seems to stand still. Wikipedia.

Ukraine Atlas Of Ukraine.

Vatican City The Vatican City, only 110 acres in size, is a country located within the city of Rome. It is a type of theocracy ruled by the Bishop of Rome – the Pope, or head of the Roman Catholic Church.