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Europe is a large continent located solely in the Northern hemisphere and mostly in the European Hemisphere. It includes the entire western part of Central Europe and is bounded by the Baltic Sea to its north, the North Sea to its west, the Black Sea to its east, the South Sea to its south, and the Ionian Islands to its south-east. The most commonly populated part of the continent is Germany, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, and Hungary. It also has many smaller countries such as Italy, Switzerland, Cyprus, Finland, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Romania,  and Greece.

The major economic regions of Europe are France, Germany, UK, and Sweden. France is the wealthiest country in Europe and is known for its wealth in all fields including art, culture, science, technology, business, and international trade. Germany is known as the ‘economic powerhouse’ of Europe and is also considered the most economically stable of the EU member states. The UK is a country that is highly developed, a world-leader in finance and industry, and a leading source of the EU’s GDP. Sweden is known as a liberal democracy, and it is also considered one of the strongest economic and political powers in Europe. Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Malta, and Romania are also members of the EU and are among the world’s strongest economic regions. The only country not a member of the EU that can be considered to have a strong economy and strong political influence is Turkey.

The European Union is the most important political entity in Europe and acts as a centralised body of government for the continent. The European Parliament plays an important role in the running of the EU, and a European politician is elected for a four year term of office. It has a strong and protective constitution, and it also has a powerful budget, making it the largest single political entity of the continent and a major economic force.