How many countries are there in Europe? Alphabetically List

The number of countries in Europe depends on how you define the term “Europe.” If we consider the political and geographical boundaries of Europe, there are 44 countries in Europe, including the transcontinental countries that span Europe and Asia (Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan).

If we only consider the countries that are entirely within Europe’s borders, there are 40 countries in Europe. These include the 44 countries mentioned above, minus the transcontinental countries of Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

It’s worth noting that the exact number of countries in Europe can be a subject of debate, as different organizations and individuals may have different criteria for what qualifies as a country in Europe.

In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at each of the countries in Europe, organized in alphabetical order, to explore the cultural, historical, and natural highlights that make them unique.

How Many Countries Are There in Europe in 2023?

According to United Nations, There are 44 countries in Europe in 2023, which includes the transcontinental countries that span Europe and Asia.

Is the UK a European country now?

The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020, after a long and complex negotiation process known as Brexit. So technically speaking, the UK is no longer a member of the EU and is therefore not considered a European Union country. However, geographically, the UK is located on the continent of Europe and is considered a European country in that sense.

What is BREXIT?

Brexit is a term used to refer to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). The UK held a referendum on June 23, 2016, in which 51.9% of the voters chose to leave the EU, while 48.1% voted to remain. The UK formally left the EU on January 31, 2020, after a long and complex negotiation process, commonly known as Brexit negotiations.

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Alphabetical List of All European Countries

#	Country	Capital
1	Armenia	Yerevan
2	Albania	Tirana
3	Andorra	Andorra la Vella
4	Austria	Vienna
5	Belarus	Minsk
6	Belgium	Brussels
7	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Sarajevo
8	Bulgaria	Sofia
9	Croatia	Zagreb
10	Cyprus	Nicosia
11	Czech Republic	Prague
12	Denmark	Copenhagen
13	Estonia	Tallinn
14	Finland	Helsinki
15	France	Paris
16	Germany	Berlin
17	Georgia	Tbilisi
18	Greece	Athens
19	Hungary	Budapest
20	Iceland	Reykjavík
21	Ireland	Dublin
22	Italy	Rome
23	Kosovo	Pristina
24	Latvia	Riga
25	Liechtenstein	Vaduz
26	Lithuania	Vilnius
27	Luxembourg	Luxembourg
28	Malta	Valletta
29	Moldova	Chişinău
30	Monaco	Monaco
31	Montenegro	Podgorica
32	Netherlands	Amsterdam
33	North Macedonia	Skopje
34	Norway	Oslo
35	Poland	Warsaw
36	Portugal	Lisbon
37	Romania	Bucharest
38	Russia	Moscow
39	San Marino	San Marino
40	Serbia	Belgrade
41	Slovakia	Bratislava
42	Slovenia	Ljubljana
43	Spain	Madrid
44	Sweden	Stockholm
45	Switzerland	Bern
46	Turkey	Ankara
47	Ukraine	Kiev
48	United Kingdom	London
49	Vatican City	Vatican City

Does Europe have 51 countries?

No, Europe does not have 51 countries. The number of countries in Europe is either 44 or 40, depending on how you define the boundaries of Europe.

If we consider the political and geographical boundaries of Europe, there are 44 countries in Europe, including the transcontinental countries that span Europe and Asia (Russia, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan).

It’s possible that the number 51 refers to the number of countries in Europe and Asia combined, as there are 51 countries that are partially or wholly located on these two continents.