What you need to know before visiting some of Europe's best countries

Destinations
Written By Denisa Caldova
Germany

Bavaria's capital Munich is rich in history and magnificent architecture. 

We've put together a list of helpful information and fun facts that you must know before visiting some of the best countries in Europe. Read on to discover more!

1. Germany

  • Size: 357,168 square kilometers (about 85% of the size of California)

  • Population: 84 million

  • Capital: Berlin

  • Official Language: German

  • Currency: Euro

Fun fact: The longest word published in the German language is Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft. 

Budapest, its river and bridges during a pink sunset, with the yellow city lights on

Budapest is not only rich in history but also one of the prettiest cities you can visit.

2. Hungary

  • Size: approx. 93,000 square kilometers

  • Population: 9.6 million

  • Capital: Budapest

  • Official Language: Hungarian

  • Currency: Hungarian Forint

Fun fact: The Rubik's Cube was invented by Hungarian sculptor Ernő Rubik.

Austria

Hallstatt leaves every traveler mesmerized with its fairytale-like beauty.

3. Austria

  • Size: 83,879 square kilometers

  • Population: 9 million

  • Capital: Vienna

  • Official Language: German

  • Currency: Euro

Fun fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in Austria. His childhood home has been turned into a museum that fans can visit.

Poland

4. Poland

  • Size: 312,679 square kilometers

  • Population: 36 million

  • Capital: Warsaw

  • Official Language: Polish

  • Currency: Polish Zloty

Fun fact: The Polish alphabet consists of 32 letters (English has 26).

Bratislava during an evening time with the river and the city light in view

Bratislava is the bustling capital of Slovakia.

5. Slovakia

  • Size: 49,035 square kilometers

  • Population: 5.4 million

  • Capital: Bratislava

  • Official Language: Slovak

  • Currency: Euro

Fun fact: Bratislava is the only capital in the world bordering two countries (Austria and Hungary).

Trevi Fountain on a sunny day

Trevi Fountain in Rome through Cristina Gottardi's lenses.

6. Italy

  • Size: 301,338 square kilometers (slightly larger than Arizona)

  • Population: 61 million

  • Capital: Rome

  • Official Language: Italian

  • Currency: Euro

Fun fact: About 3,000 euros are thrown into the Trevi Fountain everyday.

The city walls of Dubrovnik by the blue sea

The beauty of Croatia's Dubrovnik attracts countless travelers every year. Here, Ivan Ivankovic captures its beauty.

7. Croatia

  • Size: 56,594 square kilometers

  • Population: 3.9 million

  • Capital: Zagreb

  • Official Language: Croatian

  • Currency: Croatian kuna

Fun fact: Many scenes from the TV show Game Of Thrones have been filmed in Croatia.

Slovenia

Lake Bled's emerald waters and island church create the ultimate fairytale scene with the Alps in the background.

8. Slovenia

  • Size: 20, 273 square kilometers

  • Population: 2.1 million

  • Capital: Ljubljana

  • Official Language: Slovenian

  • Currency: Euro

Fun fact: Slovenia has the largest brown bear population in Europe.

The historical buildings of the old town in Prague

The Old Town of Prague, its colorful buildings and lively vibes are unmatched.

9. Czech Republic

  • Size: 78,866 square kilometers

  • Population: 10.5 million

  • Capital: Prague

  • Official Language: Czech

  • Currency: Czech koruna

Fun fact: Czechs are the world's heaviest beer consumers.

Now all that's left to do is to plan your European trip!

Denisa Caldova
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