There are seven continents on planet earth. One of them is Europe. This is the place rich in cultural diversity and rich is worldly treasures. The most developed countries are also located in this continent. The world known union for trade and other activities, the European Union is also made among European countries and this union is seen with respect all over the world. The world’s most known royal system; the Britain royal state is also located in Europe. Therefore we can say that Europe has all the old and rich systems well working and well known. Below are given some facts about Europe.
1. Smallest and Populous
Europe is the second smallest continent, area wise in the world and it’s the third most populous continent in the world.
2. The Smallest Country
Europe has the world’s smallest country, Vatican, and it is also the home to the world’s largest country, Russia. So Europe has this uniqueness.
3. The World’s Ruler
In 17th and 18th century, Europe owned and ruled the most of the part of earth. The area under European rule was so huge that it is said that sun never set there in Europe.
4. Borders
The European borders are not like the conventional borders, they are still unclear, even today. The only borders are the cultural differences in the areas.
5. The Greek Civilization
The Greek civilization started from Europe and it was only located in Europe. Therefore we can say that Greeks were the forefathers of western cultures.
6. The Age of Migration
There came a period after the fall of Roman Empire when the age of migration started. This migration played its role in making the culture of Europe diverse as it is today.
7. First World War
The First World War was started from Europe when the archduke of Austria was assassinated. After this whole of the Europe got involved and this war took lived of 40 million people.
8. Forests
Almost 1/3rd part of Europe is still covered with forests. But before the heavy deforestation, the area covered by forests was huge. Still there are rain forests, oak forests present there.
9. European Union
EU is the most reputed union and economic union and it’s the most successful decision as well.
10. Renaissance
This was another period when Europe gained the knowledge and took steps towards enlightenment and produce nig scholars and philosophers.