100 facts about Europe

50 countries are located on the territory of Europe. They differ in their culture and customs, historical heritage and economy. Each country is unique in its own way. Thousands of tourists from all over the world visit European countries every year. The best resorts, cultural and historical attractions are located here. Further, we suggest reading more interesting and surprising facts about Europe.

Interesting facts about Europe and European countries

1. All world wars began in Europe.
2. There is an island called Europe between Africa and Madagascar.
3. Zero birth rate was celebrated in the Vatican in 1983.
4. It was only in 1764 that the numbering of houses began in London.
5. It is forbidden to work as a prostitute with the name Mary in the city of Siena in Italy.
   
6. The Greek national anthem has 158 variants.
7. Coffins are allowed to be made of walnut shells or natural wood in Italy.
8. The animated character Mickey Mouse is called Poplar in Italy.
9. In Sweden, there is a city called A.
10. In France, there is a city called Y.
11. In France, there is a special calculator that can convert francs to euros.
12. In Italy, there is a restaurant called “Solo for Two” where there is only one table.
13. “Land of the Rabbits” literally means Spain.
14. In medieval Europe, Venice was considered the largest seaport.
15. There is no sewage system in Venice.
16. There are about 150 canals in Venice.
17. Most Venetian houses are built on piles of Russian larch.
18. There are only 20 professional plumbers in Venice.
19. Pigeons in Venice are allowed to feed only in St. Mark’s Square.
20. The famous lover Casanova was born in Venice.
21. Composer Vivaldi and traveler Marco Polo were also born in Venice.
22. In 1436, the city’s Onufrio Fountain was created under an Italian stone dome.
23. The Dubrovinian Republic led a dynamic foreign policy in its time.
24. Nazi troops occupied Dubrovnik during World War II.
25. The Botanical Garden and Arboretum are located near Dubrovnik.
26. Italian was the main language in the Dubrovnik Republic.
27. Scientists believe that the remains of Atlantis are Santorini.
28. Bull horns are usually nailed over the entrances of houses in Santorini.
29. Only near the shores of Lake Santorini is there a perch – rofos.
30. The island of Santorini has multicolored beaches with white, red and black sand.
31. The symbol of health and prosperity in Portugal is the vine.
32. One grape is eaten on New Year’s Eve in Portugal.
33. The flag of Spain is considered a symbol of bullfighting.
34. The capital of France is famous for its museums.
35. About 6 million people are buried in the French catacombs.
36. About 2 km of passages is open to tourists in France.
37. Iceland has a very large number of geysers.
38. Iceland ranks first among other countries in terms of the number of natural geysers.
39. The highest active European volcano is located in Italy.
40. The largest volcano, Mount Etna, is located on the island of Sicily.
41. The Great Britain stamp does not include the name of the country of manufacture.
42. Norway is considered to be a patriotic nation.
43. The national flag can be seen almost everywhere in Norway.
44. Finnish people are big coffee drinkers.
45. Sweden is one of the leaders in gender equality.
46. Parental leave in Sweden lasts 480 days.
47. Inseparable are mills and the Netherlands, which has about 1,100 of them.
48. Even from space, highways in Belgium are clearly visible.
49. In Germany, you can often see homeless people with dogs.
50. The ball season also begins in Austria in January and February.
51. Everyone abroad is convinced that Cheburashka is a she.
52. A Volkswagen Beetle the size of a car has the heart of a white whale.
53. Three bells are supposed to be worn by European cats and dogs.
54. Girls from sports team cheerleaders wave colorful furry things called pepidasts.
55. Subway escalators and their rubber armrests move at different speeds.
56. You need to press on the crocodile’s eyeballs with your thumb to free yourself from its jaws.
57. The chameleon’s tongue is twice as long as its body.
58. In the first 10 meters, a runner can outrun a racing car.
59. The only bird that can fly backwards is the hummingbird.
60. Even wild boar and deer are attacked by Komodo, giant lizards.
61. Every fifth European was shown on TV.
62. You can put a nut in water for 48 hours to make it split.
63. You can’t put a blade between the slabs of the Cheops pyramid.
64. More deer are killed by drivers than hunters.
65. A rat can fall from a five-story building without any damage.
66. A small drop of alcohol can drive a scorpion crazy.
67. Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world.
68. The speed of sound can be overcome by all modern jet airplanes.
69. The population of Great Britain reaches more than 8 million people.
70. The area of London is more than 1706 square meters.
71. Cars in Europe drive on the left side of the street.
72. The zero meridian passes through the capital of Great Britain.
73. London has five international airports at its disposal.
74. There are almost never traffic jams in central London.
75. Half of the people on the high streets of Great Britain are tourists.
76. There are about 100 streets in London.
77. It takes three years of training to become a taxi driver in London.
78. Every Londoner appears on 50 surveillance cameras every day.
79. There are several other cities in the world named London.
80. London, Canada, is also located on the Thames River.
81. The Finns are the world’s top coffee drinkers.
82. 80% of water in Finland is classified as clean.
83. The real Santa Claus lives in Lapland.
84. You can meet a real reindeer on the streets of Finland.
85. According to a popular legend, Finns died and were born in a sauna.
86. Champignons are the most popular mushrooms in Finland.
87. At any time of the year, walking is very popular in Finland.
88. Finnish people have light eyes and hair.
89. Among the European population, Italians and French drink the most.
90. It is not customary to leave a tip in Finland.

    
91. In the north of Finland, the Northern Lights are most often seen.
92. National manufacturers are very trusted in Finland.
93. One sauna is owned by every third person in Finland.
94. Lakes cover about 9% of Finland’s land area.
95. In 1865, the Finnish company Nokia was founded.
96. Jackie Kennedy wore clothes by Finnish designers.
97. In the 50s, Finnish manufacturers were the leaders in design.
98. Air guitar competitions are held annually in European countries.
99. In European countries, it is mandatory to purchase a fishing license.
100. Husbands in Italian families are terrified of their wives.