European states - countries that are on the mainland of Eurasia. As you know, this continent is divided into two parts of the world: Asia and Europe. The latter, in turn, consists of Eastern, Northern, Central, Western and Southern. This division was influenced not only by geographical location, but also by political moments. Western Europe includes 11 states. These are France, Austria, Germany, Great Britain, etc. There are 10 countries in Eastern Europe, such as part of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, etc. On the territory of the North - 8 states: the B altic countries, Finland, Sweden, etc. And the most a large number are located in Southern Europe: Greece, Italy, Spain, etc. There are also those states that are partially recognized or not recognized at all as members of the UN. Most European countries have well developed economies. Accordingly, many Europeancities are not only beautiful, but also unique in their own way. Let's take a look at some of them.
Spain - Madrid, Barcelona
The capital of Spain is the city of Madrid. It occupies an area of more than 600 sq. km. About 3 million people live in the city. It is the largest transport hub, political and economic center. Madrid is also of great importance for the cultural development of the country. The official language is Spanish. However, given that the population of the city is mainly increasing due to emigrants, Arabic, Galician, Catalan and Basque are still used here. Madrid is divided into 21 districts. The annual budget is about 4.5 billion euros. Currently, the capital of Spain is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities not only in Europe, but throughout the world.
If we compare European cities in terms of population, then Barcelona is approximately in 12th place. This city is the largest industrial center in Spain. In this industry, it is even ahead of Madrid. It is home to more than 1.6 million people. Situated on an area of 100 sq. km. The official language is Catalan. Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of the city can be judged by its many sights. In 1992, the Summer Olympic Games were held here. In 2004, this city was chosen to host the World Cultural Forum. After 6 years, Barcelona becomes the capital of the Mediterranean Union. In 2013, the FINA World Championships were held here.
London, Paris (UK, France)
London is the leader among all European cities in terms of the number of inhabitants. It is inhabited by about 8.5 million people. Its area is almost 2000 sq. km. It is divided into 33 districts. It is the most important cultural, political and, of course, economic center. The River Thames flows through it. It flows into the North Sea. During high tides, its waters flood about 150 square meters. km of the city. All public authorities of the Kingdom are located in London. Management is carried out at the regional and municipal levels. In terms of economic development, it competes with New York for the title of financial center. In 2012, London ranked as the 4th most prosperous city in the world.
London, Paris - cities that are the capitals of large states such as Great Britain and France. Speaking of the latter, it is worth noting that this state is not only well developed economically, but is also a world cultural center. Naturally, the city of Paris represents this country. It is home to about 2.2 million people. This city is called global, as it is the most important economic center. It covers an area of 105 sq. km. It is in this city that world fashion shows are held. Paris is currently the most important trading center in Europe.
Italy, Rome
When describing the largest European cities, one cannot remain silent about Rome. It is the capital of Italy. It is home to almost 3 million people. It is located on the territory, the area of which is 1.2 thousandsq. km. If we compare the cities of the world, then the capital of Italy is one of the oldest. Its history dates back to the 3rd century AD. Rome is known throughout the world for its unique buildings. Among them stands out the ancient Roman amphitheater Colosseum, the temple of all the gods Pantheon, St. Peter's Cathedral (the largest church in Europe).
Warsaw (Poland), Budapest (Hungary)
European countries such as Poland and Hungary can also boast of their beautiful cities. For example, Budapest is the capital of Hungary. It is home to about 1.8 million people. In terms of population, it is one of the ten largest European cities. Its area is more than 520 sq. km. The city is multinational. The largest percentage is Hungarians, Germans, Slovaks, gypsies and others also live here. Budapest was formed as a result of the unification of several cities located on the western and eastern banks of the Danube. Due to the location of the hot mineral springs, it is a famous world resort.
The largest and most beautiful city in Poland is Warsaw. It is home to more than 1.8 million people. The symbol of the city is the Warsaw Mermaid. Administratively, the territory is divided into 18 districts. Here are located attractions such as the Church of Peter and Paul, the Alexander Citadel fortress, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and others. Warsaw combines a variety of architectural styles that make the city unique.
Helsinki (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden)
Helsinki,Stockholm is a city located in Europe. They are the capitals of such states as Finland and Sweden. The city of Helsinki is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. The population for 2015 does not exceed 650 thousand people. In the ranking of "The Best Cities in the World" (2014), he took 5th place. According to research conducted by the New York Times, Helsinki is in second place in the ranking of places that are recommended to visit. Also the city is the safest.
The largest city and capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Its population exceeds 930 thousand people. It is currently the largest economic center. More than 80% of residents are employed in the service sector. Due to the lack of heavy industry, Stockholm is considered the cleanest city in the world. Since 1990, the tourism sector has been actively developing here. More than 7 million tourists visit the city every year. In 1998, it was chosen as the European Capital of Culture.
Hamburg, Germany
One of the largest European cities in terms of population is Hamburg. It is located in Germany. It ranks seventh in the European Union. If you make a rating of the largest non-capital cities, then it will be in the lead. In total, 1.8 million people live in it. These data are current for 2015. It is located in a place where the North Sea and the Elbe River unite their waters. If we compare European port cities, then Hamburg is the largest. It is here that the most important developments in the aerospace industry are made.
Moscow, Russia
Hero City Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation, the largest metropolis in the country, with more than 12 million people. The date of foundation falls on 1147. The city is located in the center of the Russian Plain. The climate is temperate continental. Moscow is a major transport hub, an industrial city, a cultural center, the government of the Russian Federation, the legislative, executive, judicial authorities, and the headquarters of various large public organizations are located here. The subway is developing in Moscow. There are such cultural monuments and attractions as the Moscow Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, the Tretyakov Gallery, Novodevichy Convent, Red Square and others. There are more than 170 theaters, 50 state universities, 11 academies, dozens of universities.
