10 Interesting Europe Facts

The Europe facts below will tell you much about the condition as well as the interesting places that you can visit in this breathtaking continent. If you live in Asia, Australia or America, I suggest to visit this continent and to see the magnificent attractions in some countries like in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Britain.

1. Mount Etna

The first point of the Europe facts talks about the tallest mountain in this continent. The title is taken by Mount Etna. The height of this mountain is measured up to 3350 meter. It is considered as the largest active volcano in Europe. This mountain is located on southern Italy in Sicily.

 

2. Age of Migrations

When you learn about the Europe, you will be familiar with the age of migration. Even though it is considered as one of the unknown Europe facts, we should discuss it a little. In that age, Europe was swamped with a wide variety of tribal people. The end of the first phase of the migration occurred in 500 AD.

3. Istanbul

The third point of the Europe facts talks about Istanbul. This city is considered as Magical Istanbul. This title is taken for it connects Europe and Asia via the Bosphorus Strait. This is the perfect place of the people who want to enjoy the scenery of Asia and Europe.

 

4. Vatican

If you want to know the smallest country in the world, you may need to visit Europe. This continent houses Vatican with the area of 0.44 square kilometer. If you want to know the largest country in the world by area, you should go to Russia for it spans in the area of 17,098,242 square kilometer.

 

5. The Statue of Liberty

Even though the Liberty Statue is placed in America, you may need to know that it is constructed in France. The designer was Frédéric Bartholdi. This statue was delivered to US as a gift for the friendship between two countries.

 

6. Greatest Empires

If you love about history, I believe that you will realize some great empires in Europe. One of the largest empires is the British Empire. This empire occupies the area of 36 million sq km. The population can be seen around 480 up to 570 million residents.

 

7. Merry Cemetery

Merry Cemetery is located in Romania. This place is included as UNESCO World Heritage. Cemetery is always considered as gloomy and bleak space. Not all of the people find it amusing. However, the Merry Cemetery offers you with something cheerful. You can find the tomb stone painted in vibrant colors like yellow, green, red and blue.

8. The Meaning of Europe

Can you tell me the meaning of Europe? If we interpret based on the Greek Mythology, this word means a beautiful Phoenician princess. This princess is considered as the daughter of King of Tyre called as Agenor. In other word, it means wide gazing, board, or board of aspect.

 

9. The Mediterranean

I believe that when you come in Europe, you will be fascinated with the Mediterranean Sea. No one will ever realize that this interesting place was desert in the past. Such fact is derived based on the evidence found 40 years ago.

 

10. The Longest Names

The last point of Europe facts is funny and witty. There is a place located in Europe especially on New Zealand. The place is named as Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

 

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