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European cities: London, Paris, Helsinki, Stockholm, Moscow

European countries are the countries that are on the continent of Eurasia. As you know, this continent is divided into two parts of the world: Asia and Europe. The latter, in turn, consists of the Eastern, Northern, Central, Western and Southern. This division was influenced not only by geographical location, but also by political factors. 11 countries are included in Western Europe . This is France, Austria, Germany, Great Britain, etc. There are 10 countries in Eastern Europe, such as part of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, etc. On the territory of the North there are 8 states: the Baltic countries, Finland, Sweden, etc. A large number is located in Southern Europe: Greece, Italy, Spain, etc. There are also those states that are partially recognized or not recognized by the UN members at all. Most countries in Europe have a well-developed economy. Accordingly, many European cities are not only beautiful, but also unique in their kind. Let's look at some of them.

Spain - Madrid, Barcelona

The capital of Spain is the city of Madrid. Occupies an area of more than 600 square meters. Km. The city has about 3 million people. It is the largest transport hub, political and economic center. Also, Madrid is of great importance for the cultural development of the country. The official language is Spanish. However, given that the population of the city is mainly increased by emigrants, Arab, Galician, Catalan and Basque are still used here. Madrid is divided into 21 districts. The annual budget is about 4.5 billion euros. Currently, the capital of Spain is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and the whole world.

If you compare European cities by population, then Barcelona takes about 12th place. This city is the largest industrial center of Spain. In this industry, he even ahead of Madrid. It is home to over 1.6 million people. It is located on an area of 100 square meters. Km. The official language is Catalan. Is Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of the city can be judged by the many attractions. In 1992, the Summer Olympic Games were held here. In 2004, this city was chosen for the World Cultural Forum. After 6 years, Barcelona became the capital of the Mediterranean Union. In 2013, the world championship in water sports was held here.

London, Paris (Great Britain, France)

London among all European cities is leading by the number of inhabitants. It has about 8.5 million people. Its area is almost 2000 square meters. Km. It is divided into 33 districts. It is an important cultural, political and, of course, an economic center. Through it flows the river Thames. It flows into the North Sea. During the tides of its water flood about 150 square meters. Km of the city. All the state authorities of the Kingdom are located in London. Management is carried out at the regional and municipal levels. On economic development, he vies with New York for the title of financial center. In 2012 London took the 4th place among the prosperous cities of the world.

London, Paris are cities that are the capitals of large states, such as Britain and France. Speaking about the latter, it should be noted that this state is not only well developed economically, but also is a world cultural center. Naturally, this city is represented by the city of Paris. It has about 2.2 million people. This city is called global, as it is the most important economic center. The area covers an area of 105 square meters. Km. It is in this city that world fashion shows are held. Paris is currently the most important trade center of Europe.

Italy Rome

If you describe the largest European cities, you can not keep silent about Rome. It is the capital of Italy. It is home to almost 3 million people. It was located on a territory of 1.2 thousand square meters. Km. If you compare the cities of the world, then the capital of Italy refers to the oldest. Its history begins from the time of the 3rd century AD. Rome is known all over the world for its unique buildings. Among them stands the ancient Roman amphitheater of the Colosseum, the temple of all the gods of the Pantheon, St. Peter's Cathedral (the largest church in Europe).

Warsaw (Poland), Budapest (Hungary)

Such European states as Poland and Hungary, too, can boast of their beautiful cities. For example, Budapest is the capital of Hungary. It has about 1.8 million people. By population, it is one of the ten largest European cities. Its area is more than 520 square meters. Km. The city is multinational. The highest percentage is made up of Hungarians, also Germans, Slovaks, Gypsies and others live here. Budapest was formed as a result of the unification of several cities located on the western and eastern banks of the Danube. Due to the location of hot mineral springs, it is a famous world resort.

The largest and most beautiful city in Poland is Warsaw. It is home to over 1.8 million people. The symbol of the city is the Warsaw mermaid. Administrative territory is divided into 18 districts. Here there are such sights as the church of Peter and Paul, the fortress of the Alexander Citadel, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and others. In Warsaw, a variety of architectural styles are combined, it is they that make the city unique.

Helsinki (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden)

Helsinki, Stockholm - cities located in Europe. They are the capitals of such states as Finland and Sweden. The city of Helsinki is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The population for 2015 does not exceed 650 thousand people. In the ranking of "Best cities in the world" (2014), he took the 5th place. According to the studies conducted, the New York Times, Helsinki is in the second position in the ranking of places that are recommended to visit. Also the city is the safest.

The largest city and the capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Its population exceeds 930 thousand people. At present, it is the largest economic center. More than 80% of residents are engaged in the service sector. Due to the lack of heavy industry, Stockholm is considered the cleanest city in the world. Since 1990, the tourist sphere is actively developing here. Every year more than 7 million tourists visit the city. In 1998, he was chosen as a cultural European capital.

Hamburg, Germany

One of the largest European cities in terms of population is Hamburg. It is located in Germany. He takes seventh place in the European Union. If you make a rating of the largest non-capital cities, then he will be in the lead. In total, 1.8 million people live in it. These data are relevant for 2015. It is located in a place where the North Sea and the Elbe River unite their waters. If you compare port European cities, then Hamburg is the largest. It is here that the most important developments are being made in the aerospace industry.

Moscow, Russia

Hero City Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation, the largest metropolis in the country, with more than 12 million people. The date of foundation is 1147. The city is located in the center of the Russian Plain. The climate is temperate continental. Moscow - a major transport hub, industrial city, cultural center, here is the government of the Russian Federation, the legislative, executive, judiciary, the headquarters of various large public organizations. In Moscow, the subway is developing. Such cultural monuments and landmarks as the Moscow Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Novodevichy Monastery, the Red Square and others are located. There are more than 170 theaters, 50 state universities, 11 academies, dozens of universities.

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