Europe States and Capitals

Area-wise, Europe is the second smallest continent in the world. Europe is divided into 50 sovereign countries. Russia is the biggest country in Europe and the world. Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe. This article will provide an extensive list of countries located in Europe and their respective capitals.

Europe States and Capitals – Nordic and Balkan Countries and Capitals

The list of European countries and their respective capitals located in the Nordic region and Balkan region is given in the table below.

Europe States and Capitals – East European Countries and Capitals

Some of these East European countries are also part of the Balkan nations. Some of these West European countries are also part of the Nordic nations. The list of West European and East European countries and their respective capitals are given in the table below.

In the table below, countries from Andorra to Turkey are part of Western Europe, and those from Azerbaijan to Armenia are part of Eastern Europe.

Brief details of some of the most advanced nations of Europe are given below:

France

• Paris is the capital of France.
• French is the language spoken in France.
• France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe.
• France is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
• It is an official nuclear-weapon state.
• France is a crucial member of NATO, OECD, IMF, European Union, G7, etc.
• The country is a global centre of philosophy, science, art, technology, and education.
• France is a key defence partner of India.

Russia

• Russia is the largest country in the world and Europe.
• Although a major part of Russia is geographically located in Asia, Russia is still known as a European country as it is culturally more aligned with Europe.
• Moscow is the capital of Russia. Moscow is located in the European part of Russia.
• Russia has the world’s largest stockpile of nuclear weapons.
• Russia is a technologically highly advanced nation.
• Russia is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
• Russia is the largest defence trading partner of India. The majority of India’s defence equipment is imported from Russia.

Germany

• Germany is a highly industrialised and technologically advanced country in the world.
• Although Germany was at war with the USA, and other European countries during the world wars, the current security and peace policy of Germany aligns with the policies of international institutions such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), European Union (E.U.), G7, etc.
• Berlin is the capital of Germany.
• Germany is a leading innovator in the field of the automotive industry.
• Many of the well-known international brands are from Germany.
• Germany is the largest economy in Europe.
• Germany is the world’s third-largest importer and third-largest exporter.

United Kingdom

• London is the capital of the United Kingdom.
• The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
• The United Kingdom has the world’s sixth-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product (GDP).
• The United Kingdom is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
• From the 17th century, the United Kingdom was a leading centre of scientific innovations.
• The United Kingdom is also a major centre for higher education.