1 Belarus
2 Bulgaria
3 Czech Republic
4 Hungary
5 Moldova, Republic of
6 Poland
7 Romania
8 Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
9 Ukraine
10 Russian Federation
11 Denmark
12 Great Britain
13 Estonia
14 Faroe Islands
15 Finland
16 Iceland
17 Ireland
18 Latvia
19 Lithuania
20 Norway
21 Sweden
22 United Kingdom
23 Turkey
24 Albania
25 Andorra
26 Bosnia and Herzegovina
27 Croatia
28 Gibraltar
29 Greece
30 Italy
31 Macedonia, Rep. of
32 Malta
33 Monaco
34 Montenegro
35 Portugal
36 Serbia
37 Slovenia
38 Spain
39 Holy See
40 San Marino
41 Vatican City State (Holy See)
42 Austria
43 Belgium
44 France
45 Germany
46 Liechtenstein
47 Luxembourg
48 Netherlands
49 Switzerland
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List of Countries in Europe
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 8, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- A comprehensive list of 49 European countries and territories commonly recognised in geography contexts.
- Includes a mix of UN member states, microstates, and some debated or transcontinental territories.
- Based on authoritative sources like Encyclopaedia Britannica and UN/Worldometer data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many sovereign states are there in Europe?
Most sources list around 44 sovereign UN‑recognised European countries, excluding dependencies and microstates.([srv1.worldometers.info](https://srv1.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-in-europe/?utm_source=openai))
Are microstates like Vatican City and San Marino included?
Yes, such microstates are generally included in full geographic lists, though they may be omitted in counts of UN member states.([srv1.worldometers.info](https://srv1.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-in-europe/?utm_source=openai))
Does this list include transcontinental or disputed territories like Turkey or Kosovo?
Some lists include Turkey and Kosovo depending on geographic or political definitions, but standard UN counts often exclude them.([trekgo.in](https://trekgo.in/blog/how-many-countries-europe?utm_source=openai))
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