There are 45 countries in Europe but it is the 2nd smallest continent consisting of just 2% of the earth’s landmass. However, it has the 3rd largest population.

The name Europe comes from the name of a princess in Greek mythology called Europa.

Many of the world’s political systems came from Europe.
Explore more about Europe and it’s countries in our Guide to Europe.

Europe is less crowded and cheaper to visit outside of the summer months unless you’re traveling for a specific event such as Oktoberfest in Germany or the Tulip Festival in April in the Netherlands.

There really isn’t a bad time to visit Europe but you will find it much more enjoyable if you can avoid the crowds. If you’re trying to avoid the cold months, you might want to visit in May or September when the weather is nice and the crowds are low and it will still be warm.