Largest Countries In Europe

Last updated September 18, 2024

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1.RussiaRussia16.4M Km²
2.TurkeyTurkey769.6K Km²
3.UkraineUkraine579.3K Km²
4.FranceFrance547.6K Km²
5.SpainSpain498.8K Km²
6.SwedenSweden410.3K Km²
7.NorwayNorway365.3K Km²
8.GermanyGermany348.6K Km²
9.PolandPoland306.2K Km²
10.FinlandFinland303.9K Km²
11.ItalyItaly294.1K Km²
12.United KingdomUnited Kingdom241.9K Km²
13.RomaniaRomania230.2K Km²
14.BelarusBelarus202.9K Km²
15.GreeceGreece128.9K Km²
16.BulgariaBulgaria108.6K Km²
17.IcelandIceland100.3K Km²
18.PortugalPortugal91.6K Km²
19.HungaryHungary90.5K Km²
20.SerbiaSerbia87.5K Km²
21.AzerbaijanAzerbaijan82.7K Km²
22.AustriaAustria82.4K Km²
23.Czech RepublicCzech Republic77.2K Km²
24.GeorgiaGeorgia69.5K Km²
25.IrelandIreland68.9K Km²
26.LithuaniaLithuania62.7K Km²
27.LatviaLatvia62.2K Km²
28.CroatiaCroatia56.0K Km²
29.Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina51.0K Km²
30.SlovakiaSlovakia48.1K Km²
31.DenmarkDenmark42.4K Km²
32.EstoniaEstonia42.4K Km²
33.SwitzerlandSwitzerland39.5K Km²
34.NetherlandsNetherlands33.7K Km²
35.MoldovaMoldova32.9K Km²
36.BelgiumBelgium30.3K Km²
37.ArmeniaArmenia28.5K Km²
38.AlbaniaAlbania27.4K Km²
39.North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia25.2K Km²
40.SloveniaSlovenia20.1K Km²
41.MontenegroMontenegro13.5K Km²
42.CyprusCyprus9.2K Km²
43.LuxembourgLuxembourg2.6K Km²
44.AndorraAndorra470 Km²
45.MaltaMalta320 Km²
46.San MarinoSan Marino60 Km²

The Giants of Europe

From lush landscapes and towering mountains to sprawling cities and ancient heritage sites, the countries of Europe are diverse, each one unique, in its people, history, and culture. In terms of geography and topography, the sizes of European nations vary quite substantially, marking a glorious patchwork on the continent. Overall, Europe comprises some 44 countries, from sprawling giants like Russia to tiny gems like Malta. Looking at the land area, the map of Europe unfurls a panorama of colossal nations holding vast territories, making them not only crucial in the European context but also on the global stage. Key findings from the data include:

  • Russia, with a sizable landmass of 16.4 million KM², trumps all European countries, accounting for around 40% of the entire continent's area. A significant part of the country, however, also belongs to Asia, reflecting its transcontinental status.
  • Turkey follows next in line with a land area of approximately 769.6K KM² in the European region. Similar to Russia, Turkey is also a transcontinental nation, with a small section residing in the European continent while the major part belonging to Asia.
  • Ukraine holds the title of the largest country to be entirely within Europe, covering an area of about 579.3K Km².
  • Western European giants include France, Spain, and Germany, with France covering an area of 547.6K Km² followed by Spain and Germany with 498.8K Km² and 348.6K Km² respectively.
  • Northern Europe also boasts expansive territories with countries like Sweden and Norway, whose areas extend over 410.3K Km² and 365.3K Km², respectively.

10 Biggest Countries in Europe

Topping the list by a significant margin is the transcontinental titan, Russia. With a staggering 16.4 million KM² of land within Europe, its size overshadows all other countries and strongly influences the continent's geographical and political narratives. The second biggest country in the Europe is Turkey, another transcontinental country. It spans 769.6K KM² on the European continent, its unique geographical location providing a bridge between Asia and Europe. Following Turkey, we have Ukraine, the third largest country, and most notably, the largest to be entirely within Europe. Encompassing an area of about 579.3K KM², Ukraine is larger than many of its Western European counterparts. Coming in the fourth position is France, the second largest country entirely in Europe, covering an impressive 547.6K KM². Not far behind is Spain, the fifth largest country in Europe with an area of 498.8K Km². Next up, we move into the colder northern latitudes, with Sweden standing as the sixth largest country in Europe, spanning 410.3K KM². Its Nordic neighbor, Norway, comes up next covering an area of 365.3K KM². Germany, towards the center of Europe, ranks eighth in size on the continent with an area of 348.6K KM². In the ninth position is Poland with a sizable land area of 306.2K Km². Finally, bringing up the rear among the ten biggest countries in Europe is Finland, known for its numerous lakes and vast wilderness areas, covering a significant area of 303.9K Km².

Top 10 Biggest Countries in Europe:

  1. Russia - 16.4M Km²
  2. Turkey - 769.6K Km²
  3. Ukraine - 579.3K Km²
  4. France - 547.6K Km²
  5. Spain - 498.8K Km²
  6. Sweden - 410.3K Km²
  7. Norway - 365.3K Km²
  8. Germany - 348.6K Km²
  9. Poland - 306.2K Km²
  10. Finland- 303.9K Km²

By Region

Albania

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Ranked in Europe

#38

Andorra

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#44

Armenia

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#37

Austria

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#22

Azerbaijan

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#21

Belarus

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#14

Belgium

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#36

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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#29

Bulgaria

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#16

Croatia

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#28

Cyprus

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#42

Czech Republic

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#23

Denmark

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#31

Estonia

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#32

Finland

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#10

France

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#4

Georgia

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#24

Germany

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#8

Greece

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#15

Hungary

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#19

Iceland

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#17

Ireland

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#25

Italy

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#11

Latvia

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#27

Lithuania

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#26

Luxembourg

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#43

Malta

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#45

Moldova

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#35

Montenegro

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#41

Netherlands

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#34

North Macedonia

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#39

Norway

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#7

Poland

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#9

Portugal

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#18

Romania

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#13

Russia

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#1

San Marino

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#46

Serbia

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#20

Slovakia

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#30

Slovenia

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#40

Spain

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#5

Sweden

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#6

Switzerland

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#33

Turkey

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#2

Ukraine

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#3

United Kingdom

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#12

Table

Region ↕Europe Land Area Km²↕
Albania iconAlbania27.4K Km²
Andorra iconAndorra470 Km²
Armenia iconArmenia28.5K Km²
Austria iconAustria82.4K Km²
Azerbaijan iconAzerbaijan82.7K Km²
Belarus iconBelarus202.9K Km²
Belgium iconBelgium30.3K Km²
Bosnia and Herzegovina iconBosnia and Herzegovina51.0K Km²
Bulgaria iconBulgaria108.6K Km²
Croatia iconCroatia56.0K Km²
Cyprus iconCyprus9.2K Km²
Czech Republic iconCzech Republic77.2K Km²
Denmark iconDenmark42.4K Km²
Estonia iconEstonia42.4K Km²
Finland iconFinland303.9K Km²
France iconFrance547.6K Km²
Georgia iconGeorgia69.5K Km²
Germany iconGermany348.6K Km²
Greece iconGreece128.9K Km²
Hungary iconHungary90.5K Km²
Iceland iconIceland100.3K Km²
Ireland iconIreland68.9K Km²
Italy iconItaly294.1K Km²
Latvia iconLatvia62.2K Km²
Lithuania iconLithuania62.7K Km²
Luxembourg iconLuxembourg2.6K Km²
Malta iconMalta320 Km²
Moldova iconMoldova32.9K Km²
Montenegro iconMontenegro13.5K Km²
Netherlands iconNetherlands33.7K Km²
North Macedonia iconNorth Macedonia25.2K Km²
Norway iconNorway365.3K Km²
Poland iconPoland306.2K Km²
Portugal iconPortugal91.6K Km²
Romania iconRomania230.2K Km²
Russia iconRussia16.4M Km²
San Marino iconSan Marino60 Km²
Serbia iconSerbia87.5K Km²
Slovakia iconSlovakia48.1K Km²
Slovenia iconSlovenia20.1K Km²
Spain iconSpain498.8K Km²
Sweden iconSweden410.3K Km²
Switzerland iconSwitzerland39.5K Km²
Turkey iconTurkey769.6K Km²
Ukraine iconUkraine579.3K Km²
United Kingdom iconUnited Kingdom241.9K Km²
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