Europe is one of the five regions used to organise the NexaNations country index. Following the United Nations M49 geoscheme, it includes 44 countries across 4 sub-regions: Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe and Western Europe.

Following this convention, Russia is listed under Europe, although most of its territory lies in Asia.

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Eastern Europe

Northern Europe

Southern Europe

Western Europe

About Europe

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries are in Europe?

In the NexaNations index, which follows the United Nations M49 geoscheme, Europe includes 44 countries.

Which sub-regions does Europe include?

Under the UN M49 geoscheme, Europe is divided into Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe and Western Europe.

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