European Geography

Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is located at approximately 64 degrees north latitude, making it the northernmost capital of a sovereign state in Europe.

Istanbul is the most populous city in Europe, with a significant portion of its population residing on the European side of the Bosphorus.

The Althing, the national parliament of Iceland, was established in 930 AD, making it one of the oldest surviving parliamentary institutions in the world.

A large portion of the Netherlands lies below sea level, and the country has an extensive system of dikes and pumps to prevent flooding.

The official name of the United Kingdom is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which is longer than the official names of the other options.

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population. It is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy.

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area, and a significant portion of its territory lies within Europe.

The commonly cited number is around 50 countries in Europe. The exact count varies by definition but 50 is a reasonable figure for 2018. The Council of Europe had 47 member countries, while the EU had 28 at that time.