European states are countries that are located on the continent 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. Such a division was influenced not only by geographical location, but also by political factors. Western Europe includes 11 states. These are France, Austria, Germany, Great Britain and others. In Eastern Europe there are 10 countries, such as part of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, etc. On the territory of the North there are 8 states: the Baltic countries, Finland, Sweden, etc. And the most a large number are located in southern Europe: Greece, Italy, Spain, etc. Here are those states that are partially recognized or not recognized at all by UN members. Most European countries have a well-developed economy. Accordingly, many European cities are not only beautiful, but also unique in their own way. Let's look at some of them.
Spain - Madrid, Barcelona
The capital of Spain is the city of Madrid. It covers an area of more than 600 square meters. km About 3 million people live in the city. It is the largest transportation 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 ranked 12th. This city is the largest industrial center of Spain. In this industry, he is even ahead of Madrid. More than 1.6 million people live in it. Located on an area of 100 square meters. km The official language is Catalan. Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of the city can be judged by many of its attractions. 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 World Aquatics Championship was held here.
London, Paris (UK, France)
London among all European cities leads in the number of inhabitants. It is inhabited by about 8.5 million people. Its area is almost 2000 square meters. 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, about 150 sq. 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, he competes with New York for the title of financial center. In 2012, London ranked 4th among the world's most prosperous cities.
London, Paris - cities that are the capitals of large states such as Britain and France. Speaking about the latter, it is worth noting that this state is not only well developed economically, but also is a world cultural center. Naturally, the city of Paris represents this country. About 2.2 million people live in it. This city is called global, as it is the most important economic center. The area covers an area of 105 square meters. km It is in this city that world fashion shows are held. Paris is currently the most important trading center of Europe.
Italy Rome
If you describe the largest European cities, you can not keep silent about Rome. It is the capital of Italy. Almost 3 million people live in it. Located in an area of 1.2 thousand square meters. km If you compare the cities of the world, the capital of Italy is one of the oldest. Her story dates back to the time of the 3rd century AD. Rome is known worldwide for its unique buildings. Among them stands the ancient Roman amphitheater Colosseum, the temple of all the gods Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica (the largest church in Europe).
Warsaw (Poland), Budapest (Hungary)
European states such as Poland and Hungary also boast their beautiful cities. For example, Budapest is the capital of Hungary. About 1.8 million people live in it. In terms of population, it is among the ten largest European cities. Its area is more than 520 square meters. km The city is multinational. The largest percentage are Hungarians, and Germans, Slovaks, Gypsies and others also live here. Budapest was formed as a result of the union of several cities located on the western and eastern banks of the Danube. Due to the location of hot mineral springs, it is a famous world resort.
The largest and most beautiful city in Poland is Warsaw. More than 1.8 million people live in it. The symbol of the city is the Warsaw Mermaid. Administratively, the territory is divided into 18 districts. Here are attractions such as the Church of Peter and Paul, the Alexander Citadel Fortress, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and others. In Warsaw, a variety of architectural styles are combined, it is they that give uniqueness to the city.
Helsinki (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden)
Helsinki, Stockholm - cities located in Europe. They are the capitals of states such as Finland and Sweden. The city of Helsinki is located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. The population for 2015 does not exceed 650 thousand people. In the ranking of "The Best Cities of 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 engaged in services. 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 annually. In 1998, he was chosen as the cultural European capital.
Hamburg, Germany
One of the largest European cities in terms of population is Hamburg. It is located in Germany. Ranks seventh in the European Union. If you make a rating of the largest non-capital cities, then it will lead. In total, 1.8 million people live in it. These data are relevant for 2015. It is located in the place where the North Sea and the Elba River combine their waters. If you compare the port European cities, then Hamburg is the largest. It is here that the most important developments in the aerospace industry are produced.
Moscow, Russia
The hero city of Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation, the largest metropolis of the country, in which there are more than 12 million people. Established in 1147. The city is located in the center of the Russian Plain. The climate is temperate continental. Moscow is a major transportation hub, industrial city, cultural center, the government of the Russian Federation, legislative, executive, judicial power, and the headquarters of various large public organizations are located here. The metro is developing in Moscow. Such cultural monuments and sights as the Moscow Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, the Tretyakov Gallery, Novodevichy Convent, Red Square and others are located. There are more than 170 theaters, 50 state universities, 11 academies, dozens of universities.