(Last Updated On: June 1, 2022)

Europe is the dreamland for most of the people in the world. There are many countries that are considered safe to live in and most of them are located in Europe. 

From the world’s smallest city to the world’s largest church, from knighted penguins to countries without mosquitoes, there are hundreds of random interesting facts about Europe.

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Europe is the world’s second-smallest continent in terms of size, but it has the third-largest population. There are 50 countries on the European continent. 

However, only 44 of these 50 countries have capitals on the European continent! The European Union (EU), a political and economic union, comprises 27 countries in Europe.

Europe is a fascinating continent, home to some of the world’s most visited attractions and incredible feats of nature and humanity. The continents of North America and Europe are separated by the Atlantic Ocean.

There are hundreds of exciting and fun facts about Europe, ranging from the world’s smallest town to the world’s largest church and from a knighted penguin to a mosquito-free nation.

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From the monarch to the fight with socialism and capitalism and the along with it the most romantic cities to the heartwarming arts, breathtaking structures, and eye warming views Europe is your destination.

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Here are 15 facts about this incredible continent that may surprise you. Let’s have a look at some interesting facts about Europe::

1. Most visited attraction in Europe

The art lover or traveler recognizes the Louvre in Paris as one of the important facts about Europe. What do you think is the most popular tourist attraction in Europe? Colosseum? The Eiffel Tower? Disneyland in Paris? 

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 All these arts are a masterpiece, but the Louvre in Paris is the right answer! In 2018, it received a record 10.2 million visitors, with nearly 10 million visiting Disneyland Paris, 7 million visiting the Eiffel Tower, and 6 million visiting the Colosseum. 

The most intriguing fact about the Louvre is, if you take 30 seconds to look at each piece, it will take 35 days to complete the whole art piece.

2. No mosquitos in Iceland 

Over one million people are dead due to mosquito-prone diseases. But, Iceland is one of the countries which are mosquito-free.

The climatic condition and the absence of shallow ponds make it difficult for the mosquito to survive. If you hate mosquitoes you got the answer!

3. In France, it is illegal to name your pig Napoleon

In France, it’s illegal to name your pig Napoleon. This rule started from Napoleon’s reign and still is in the books and considered surprising facts.

4. Oldest monarchy of Europe

The Danish Monarchy is considered one of the oldest monarchies in Europe, which started in 935 by King Gorm and Harald Bluetooth now has ruled for over a 1000 year which currently includes Queen Margrethe II.

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There are many other countries in Europe that consist of the monarchies like Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Luxembourg, but the most popular monarchy is of United Kingdom. Learn about the monarch and structures of Mayan civilization.

5. One out of ten babies is born in an IKEA bed

IKEA is the most sold-out and popular home appliances and furniture provider in Europe. According to research, one of the ten babies born in Europe is born in an IKEA bed. 

The authenticity of the stat is yet to be confirmed by the source, yet one in ten people means outrageous. 

6. Never clink your glasses in Hungary

If you are a so-called professional drinker, never cling your glasses while drinking in Hungary. You are guilty if you are found toasting around in the bar or public places in this country.

When Hungary was defeated by Austrians, they celebrated by clinking the glasses and drinking all around the country. Since then they hate that gesture, instead, they say “Egészségedre” and look in the eyes of the friend and drink.

7. In Switzerland, having only one ‘Social Pet’ is illegal.

The Swiss believe that not having a partner for certain sociable pets is unfair. You need to least have two pets in your home and need to be sociable.

The pet deserves companion is the main motto of this objective. You can have a guinea pig, rabbits, parakeets but only one cat is allowed indoors and there must be some window for them to roam around.

8. Just 1% of the British Museum’s collection is on display

One of the astonishing facts about Europe is The British Museum. The British Museum’s collection of art and antiquities is so large — 8 million items — that it is impossible to display them all. 

When you visit this London museum, you can only see 1% of the collection because there is just space for 80,000 items to be exhibited. (By the way, it’s free.)

9. Czech Republic has the most castles

The Czech Republic is famous for castles and stately homes. They have 932 castles and 1187 stately homes which is more than any other country in Europe.

It takes nearly 3 years to see all the castles if you visited one per day. Most of the people who are fans of historical movies will surely enjoy the destination.

10. Europe is named after a Phoenician Princess

Europa was a Phoenician princess of Argive Greek origin and the mother of King Minos of Crete. According to Greek mythology, she was kidnapped by Zeus took her to island of Crete.

The painting of “The Rape of Phoenicia.” is hanging in the Louvre in Paris. The continent of Europe is named after her.

11. Over 200 different languages 

In the continent of Europe, there are people who speak over 200 languages. Only 24 of them are officially recognized by European Union officials, considering the continent’s diversity of cultures.

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Over 38% of people in Europe use english as their mode of communication. English, French, and German, are classified as “procedural” languages.

12. The world’s smallest town

The world’s smallest town is situated in Europe, Hum which is located in the Istria region of northwest Croatia with just 30 inhabitants.

Hum is situated near Italy so Italian is the commonly used language in this town. The brandy, biska was prepared in Hum by ancient Celtic Druids about 2,000 years ago.

13. A fountain spews red wine in Italy

One of the eye-catching facts about Europe is the fountain that spills red wine instead of water 24 hours a day. In Caldari di Ortona, northwest Italy they built the fountain that pour out red wine.

The purpose of the fountain was to help the pilgrims, who would rest and drink during a 196-mile pilgrimage from Rome to Ortona. 

14. There are more bicycles than people in Netherlands 

The population of the Netherlands is around 17 million and the number of the bicycle is around 23 million. The life expectancy of the dutch has increased by half a year due to love for a two-wheeler bicycle. 

Around 84% of the population owns a bicycle in Netherland. The traffic in the cities like Amsterdam has been facing difficulties due to the increased number of bicycles.

On the other hand, these facts about Europe contain the awakening message to the entire environmentalists and citizens all around the globe.

15. A town with 57 letters

One of the interesting facts about Europe is the name of the town in Wales and its pronunciation is a tongue twister. “Llanfairpwll-gwynyllgogerychwyrndrob-wllllantysiliogogogoch,” is the town with the longest name in Europe. 

These are some of the facts about Europe that were unheard of and some you might know. Some of the interesting facts about places, monuments, and amazing art might help you gain insight into the traveling destination or vacation in Europe.