Europe is the sixth largest continent by area, covering 10,180,000 km², and has a population of 742 million people. It consists of 50 states, with Christianity being the largest religion, and is characterized by a diverse physical geography and climate influenced by its peninsular shape and proximity to various seas. Europe's economy is highly industrialized, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and chemical industries, while it has a rich tapestry of languages and cultures, predominantly from three main Indo-European language groups.

1. Europe In A Nutshell

2. A Brief Introduction Of Europe
 Europe is the 6th largest continent according to Area.
 3rd Largest continent according to Population.
 Its total area is 10,180,000 km2.
 Its total Population is 742,452,000.(According to 2013)
 Its population density is 72.9/km2.
 It Consist of 50 States.
 Almost 225 languages are spoken in Europe.
 The largest religion in Europe is Christianity, with 76.2% of Europeans
considering themselves Christians.
 Largest State of Europe is Russia.

3. Europe On World Map

4. Introduction:
 Europe 6th largest continent, (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands.
It is actually a vast peninsula. By convention, it is separated from Asia by the
Urals and the Ural River in the east; by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus in
the southeast; and by the Black Sea, the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, and
the Dardanelles in the south. The Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of
Gibraltar separate it from Africa. Europe is washed in the north by the Arctic
Ocean, and in the west by the Atlantic Ocean, with which the North Sea and
the Baltic Sea are connected

6. Historical Currents:
 The beginnings of civilization in Europe can be traced to very ancient times,
but they are not as old as the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. The
Roman and Greek cultures flourished in Europe, and European civilization—
language, technology, political concepts, and the Christian religion—have
been spread throughout the world by European colonists and immigrants.
Throughout history, Europe has been the scene of many great and destructive
wars that have ravaged both rural and urban areas.
 After World War II, Europe became divided into two ideological blocs (Eastern
Europe, dominated by the USSR(Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), and
Western Europe, dominated by the United States).

7. Physical Geography Of Europe:
 Europe is a peninsula. It is surrounded by water on the north, south, and
west. Europe’s natural landforms include smaller peninsulas, mountain
ranges, and a plain. Europe also has several rivers, including the Rhine, the
Danube, and the Volga. In the past, these rivers and other waterways quickly
moved people and goods long distances.
 The highest points are Mt. Elbrus (18,481 ft/5,633 m) in the Caucasus and
Mont Blanc (15,771 ft/4,807 m) in the Alps. Europe's lowest point (92 ft/28 m
below sea level) is the surface of the Caspian Sea.

8. Mount Elbrus in Russia is the highest
mountain in Europe.

9. Climate Of Europe:
Most of Europe has a mild climate. The Gulf Stream’s warm
air and water flow across this area.
Chilly winds from the Arctic Circle can make Northern
Europe and mountain areas very cold. But the Alps and the
Pyrenees protect the south from the cold. These mountains
block the winds so the Mediterranean coast stays warm.
The coast attracts many visitors who enjoy the hot, dry
summers. In July, the temperature along the Mediterranean
coast is usually about 80°F. Summer temperatures in the rest
of Europe range from 50ºF to 70ºF.

11. Languages In Europe:

12. Other Languages:
 European languages mostly fall within three Indo-European language groups: the Romance
languages, derived from the Latin of the Roman Empire; the Germanic languages, whose
ancestor language came from southern Scandinavia; and the Slavic languages.[180]
 Slavic languages are most spoken by the number of native speakers in Europe, they are
spoken in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. Romance languages are spoken
primarily in south-western Europe as well as in Romania and Moldova, in Central or Eastern
Europe. Germanic languages are spoken in Northern Europe, the British Isles and some parts
of Central Europe.
 Many other languages outside the three main groups exist in Europe. Other Indo-European
languages include the Baltic group (that is, Latvian and Lithuanian), the Celtic group (that
is, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton[180]), Greek, Armenian,
and Albanian. In addition, a distinct non-Indo-European family of Uralic
languages (Estonian, Finnish, and Hungarian) is spoken mainly in Estonia, Finland,
and Hungary, while Kartvelian languages (Georgian, Mingrelian, and Svan), are spoken
primarily in Georgia, and two other language families reside in the North Caucasus
(termed Northeast Caucasian, most notably
including Chechen, Avar and Lezgin and Northwest Caucasian, notably
including Adyghe). Maltese is the only Semitic language that is official within the EU,
while Basque is the only European language isolate. Turkic
languages include Azerbaijani and Turkish, in addition to the languages of minority nations in
Russia.

14. Religions In Europe:
 Catholic Christianity
 Protestant Christianity
 Orthodox Christianity
 Sunni Islam
 Tibetan Buddhism

15. Orthodox Christianity
Protestant Christianity
Catholic Christianity
Sunni Islam
Tibetan Buddhism

16. Economy:
 Europe is highly industrialized; the largest industrial areas are found in W
central Europe, England, N Italy, Ukraine, and European Russia. Agriculture,
forestry (in N Europe), and fishing (along the Atlantic coast) are also
important. Europe has a large variety of minerals; coal, iron ore, and salt are
abundant. Oil and gas are found in E Europe and beneath the North Sea. Coal
is used to produce a significant, but declining amount of Europe's electricity;
in Norway and Sweden and in the Alps hydroelectric plants supply a large
percentage of the power. More than 25% of Europe's electricity is generated
from nuclear power.

17. Major Industries:
 Automotive: almost 34 percent of vehicles in the world are manufactured in
Europe. Its automotive industry offers direct employment to more than two
million people. Indirect employment is provided to over 10 million people.
 Aerospace: France and the UK are the leading employment providers in the
aerospace industry. Spanning over 4 million employees
 Defense: The defense industry includes space aeronautics, electronics,
military vehicles, ships, armory.
 Chemicals: European industry is a global leader in the production of
chemicals. It comprises 27 percent of the world's total production,
 Biotechnology: European industry dominates the food industry as its largest
importer and second largest exporter in the world.