THE OLD WORLD WEST

Where layers of history shape modern dreams.

Europe is a living museum of design, culture, and cuisine — where every cobblestone tells a story and every café hums with centuries of conversation. From the fjords of Norway to the vineyards of France, from the Gothic spires of Prague to the sunlit coastlines of Spain, Europe invites travelers to experience its mosaic of languages, art, and identity.

Here, tradition and innovation coexist effortlessly. Over 200 languages are spoken across the continent, weaving together a cultural tapestry that is both diverse and deeply interconnected. Within the European Union’s 27 nations alone, 24 official languages and countless dialects coexist — a testament to Europe’s ability to evolve while honoring its roots.

Nations of Europe

NORTH

British Isles

UNITED KINGDOM (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) + Ireland

Nordic

Denmark + Norway + Sweden + Finland + Iceland + Greenland (see North America)

Baltic States

Estonia + Latvia + Lithuania

WEST

France-Monaco

FRANCE + MONACO

Benelux

BELGIUM + NETHERLANDS + LUXEMBOURG

West Central Europe

GERMANY + SWITZERLAND + Austria + Liechtenstein

SOUTH

Iberia

PORTUGAL + SPAIN + Andorra

Italian Archipelago

ITALY + VATICAN CITY + San Marino + Malta

The Balkans

Slovenia + Croatia + Bosnia and Herzegovina + Montenegro + Albania + Kosovo + Serbia + Macedonia + Bulgaria + Greece

Middle Eastern

Cyprus + western tip of TURKEY (see Middle East)

EAST

East Central Europe

Poland + Czechia + Slovakia + Hungary

Eastern Europe

Belarus + Ukraine + Moldova + Romania

Russia

Also part of Asia

Dive Deeper into Places in Europe

The Regions + Countries