England is the most populated country in the United Kingdom. The other countries that make up the United Kingdom are Wales, Scotland and Ireland. England is bordered to the north by Scotland and to the west by Wales. England became a unified state in the 10th century, and since the Age of Discovery, which began … Read more
The official name of Spain is the “Kingdom of Spain.” Spain is a democracy organised in the form of a parliamentary government under a constitutional monarchy. Countries that border Spain are Morocco, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Andorra and France. Official language is Spanish. Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world. Spain … Read more
Italy is officially known as the Italian Republic. Italy covers an area of 301,338 km2, due to its shape, it is often referred to in Italy as lo Stivale meaning the Boot. Italy, commanding a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Countries that border Italy are Austria, France, … Read more
France is officially known as the French Republic. The name France comes from the Latin word Francia, which means ‘country of the Franks‘. France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval and port cities, tranquil villages, mountains and Mediterranean beaches. France is the largest country in the EU – with an area of 551,000 square km. Bordering … Read more
Russia, the world’s largest country, borders European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic oceans. Its landscape ranges from tundra and forests to subtropical beaches. The official name for Russia is the Russian Federation. In terms of land area, Russia is the largest country in the world. Russia shares borders with Norway … Read more
Canada is a country in the northern part of North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometers (3.85 million square miles), making it the world’s second largest country by land area. The name Canada comes from the … Read more
Iceland , also called the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is a geologically young landscape due to its location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. The island is therefore highly volcanically and geologically active. Iceland nickname is … Read more
The official name of Finland is the Republic of Finland. Finland is the most sparsely populated country in the European Union, with only 16 inhabitants per km². There are exactly 187,888 lakes (larger than 500 m²) and 179,584 islands within the territory of Finland. Both are world records. Finland shares a land border with Sweden, … Read more
Sweden is officially called the Kingdom of Sweden. Around 2,000 years ago, the Svear people gave Sweden its name. In their language, svear meant “us” and rike meant “kingdom.” So, Sverige, the modern Swedish name of the country, means “Our Kingdom.” The land area of Sweden is the 4th largest in Europe. The main official … Read more