Europe is probably the world's most popular destination among tourists. It is home to both historic and natural attractions. The countries listed in Europe include the most developed nations in the world.
Countries in Europe
Updated: 10/16/2023.
# | Country | Capital | Area, ㎢ | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tirana
|
28.7K
|
2.8M
|
|
2 | Andorra la Vella
|
468
|
77.3K
|
|
3 | Vienna
|
83.9K
|
8.9M
|
|
4 | Minsk
|
207.6K
|
9.4M
|
|
5 | Brussels
|
30.5K
|
11.6M
|
|
6 | Sarajevo
|
51.2K
|
3.3M
|
|
7 | Sofia
|
110.9K
|
6.9M
|
|
8 | Zagreb
|
56.6K
|
4M
|
|
9 | Nicosia
|
9.3K
|
1.2M
|
|
10 | Prague
|
78.9K
|
10.7M
|
|
11 | Copenhagen
|
43.1K
|
5.8M
|
|
12 | Tallinn
|
45.2K
|
1.3M
|
|
13 | Helsinki
|
338.4K
|
5.5M
|
|
14 | Paris
|
551.7K
|
67.4M
|
|
15 | Berlin
|
357.1K
|
83.2M
|
|
16 | Athens
|
132K
|
10.7M
|
|
17 | Budapest
|
93K
|
9.7M
|
|
18 | Reykjavik
|
103K
|
366.4K
|
|
19 | Dublin
|
70.3K
|
5M
|
|
20 | Rome
|
301.3K
|
59.6M
|
|
21 | Riga
|
64.6K
|
1.9M
|
|
22 | Vaduz
|
160
|
38.1K
|
|
23 | Vilnius
|
65.3K
|
2.8M
|
|
24 | Luxembourg
|
2.6K
|
632.3K
|
|
25 | Valletta
|
316
|
525.3K
|
|
26 | Monaco
|
2
|
39.2K
|
|
27 | Podgorica
|
13.8K
|
621.7K
|
|
28 | Amsterdam
|
41.9K
|
16.7M
|
|
29 | Skopje
|
25.7K
|
2.1M
|
|
30 | Oslo
|
323.8K
|
5.4M
|
|
31 | Warsaw
|
312.7K
|
38M
|
|
32 | Lisbon
|
92.1K
|
10.3M
|
|
33 | Chișinău
|
33.8K
|
2.6M
|
|
34 | Bucharest
|
238.4K
|
19.3M
|
|
35 | Moscow
|
17.1M
|
144.1M
|
|
36 | City of San Marino
|
61
|
33.9K
|
|
37 | Belgrade
|
88.4K
|
6.9M
|
|
38 | Bratislava
|
49K
|
5.5M
|
|
39 | Ljubljana
|
20.3K
|
2.1M
|
|
40 | Madrid
|
506K
|
47.4M
|
|
41 | Stockholm
|
450.3K
|
10.4M
|
|
42 | Bern
|
41.3K
|
8.7M
|
|
43 | Kyiv
|
603.5K
|
44.1M
|
|
44 | London
|
242.9K
|
67.2M
|
Europe's richest and poorest countries
The most financially prosperous states in Europe are considered to be:
- Luxembourg;
- Ireland;
- Switzerland;
- Norway;
- Denmark.
The poorest countries in Europe are:
- Albania;
- Northern Macedonia;
- Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Serbia;
- Montenegro.
Attractions in Europe
If you look at the interesting countries and places list, you will see that the most popular destinations are in Italy. These include The Pisa Tower, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Milan Cathedral.
Other countries, which are the richest in historical monuments, are Spain, France, and Great Britain. That is why they top the tourists’ lists who come from abroad. Of particular interest here is:
- Eiffel Tower;
- Stonehenge;
- The Holy Family Church.
The most attractive countries for tourism
A Schengen visa is required to enter most European countries. A visa-free entry for 90 days is possible in:
- Albania;
- Andorra;
- Macedonia;
- Northern Cyprus;
- Montenegro.
You can stay for 30 days in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The most difficult countries to enter are the United Kingdom and Switzerland. To enter these countries, you have to obtain special visas and possibly undergo additional entry interviews.
Europe's best natural places
Europe's attractions list includes more than just cultural monuments. If you want to travel to developed countries, look no further than Ireland and France. The first state has the very beautiful Moher Cliffs, which are considered a true Irish wonder. In France, the Verdon Gorge is of interest, and tourism in the vicinity is particularly developed.
Nor should one ignore Norway’s fjords. They are unique granite cliffs that plunge steeply into the water. In order to see these natural monuments, it is necessary to go on a river cruise. There are also scenic waterfalls and glaciers along the way.