Capital : Tirana
Population : 2,714,617 inh.
Area : 28,750 km²
Flags by Continent
List of the 46 countries of Europe and their flags
Capital : Andorra la Vella
Population : 81,938 inh.
Area : 470 km²
Capital : Vienna
Population : 9,178,482 inh.
Area : 83,879 km²
Capital : Minsk
Population : 9,133,712 inh.
Area : 207,630 km²
Capital : Brussels
Population : 11,876,844 inh.
Area : 30,689 km²
Capital : Sarajevo
Population : 3,164,253 inh.
Area : 51,210 km²
Capital : Sofia
Population : 6,444,366 inh.
Area : 111,000 km²
Capital : Zagreb
Population : 3,866,300 inh.
Area : 88,070 km²
Capital : Nicosia
Population : 1,358,282 inh.
Area : 9,250 km²
Capital : Prague
Population : 10,882,164 inh.
Area : 78,871 km²
Capital : Copenagen
Population : 5,976,992 inh.
Area : 42,920 km²
Capital : Tallinn
Population : 1,371,986 inh.
Area : 45,340 km²
Capital : Helsinki
Population : 5,637,214 inh.
Area : 338,470 km²
Capital : Paris
Population : 68,516,699 inh.
Area : 549,087 km²
Capital : Berlin
Population : 83,510,950 inh.
Area : 357,600 km²
Capital : Athens
Population : 10,388,805 inh.
Area : 131,960 km²
Capital : Budapest
Population : 9,562,314 inh.
Area : 93,030 km²
Capital : Reykjavík
Population : 404,610 inh.
Area : 103,000 km²
Capital : Dublin
Population : 5,380,257 inh.
Area : 70,280 km²
Capital : Rome
Population : 58,986,023 inh.
Area : 302,070 km²
Capital : Pristina
Population : 1,527,324 inh.
Area : 10,887 km²
Capital : Riga
Population : 1,862,441 inh.
Area : 64,590 km²
Capital : Vaduz
Population : 40,197 inh.
Area : 160 km²
Capital : Vilnius
Population : 2,888,055 inh.
Area : 65,286 km²
Capital : Luxembourg
Population : 677,717 inh.
Area : 2,590 km²
Capital : Valletta
Population : 574,346 inh.
Area : 320 km²
Capital : Chisinau
Population : 2,389,275 inh.
Area : 33,850 km²
Capital : Monaco
Population : 38,631 inh.
Area : 74 km²
Capital : Podgorica
Population : 623,831 inh.
Area : 13,810 km²
Capital : Amsterdam
Population : 17,994,237 inh.
Area : 41,540 km²
Capital : Skopje
Population : 1,792,179 inh.
Area : 25,710 km²
Capital : Oslo
Population : 5,572,272 inh.
Area : 624,500 km²
Capital : Warsaw
Population : 36,554,707 inh.
Area : 312,720 km²
Capital : Lisbon
Population : 10,701,636 inh.
Area : 92,230 km²
Capital : Bucharest
Population : 19,069,340 inh.
Area : 238,400 km²
Capital : Moscow
Population : 143,533,851 inh.
Area : 17,098,200 km²
Capital : San Marino
Population : 33,977 inh.
Area : 60 km²
Capital : Belgrade
Population : 6,587,202 inh.
Area : 84,990 km²
Capital : Bratislava
Population : 5,422,069 inh.
Area : 49,030 km²
Capital : Ljubljana
Population : 2,126,324 inh.
Area : 20,480 km²
Capital : Madrid
Population : 48,807,137 inh.
Area : 505,978 km²
Capital : Stockholm
Population : 10,569,709 inh.
Area : 528,860 km²
Capital : Bern
Population : 9,034,102 inh.
Area : 41,290 km²
Capital : Kiev
Population : 37,860,221 inh.
Area : 603,550 km²
Capital : London
Population : 69,226,000 inh.
Area : 243,610 km²
Capital : Vatican City
Population : 882 inh.
Area : 0 km²
Quiz: can you identify this flag?
Europe brings together flags born of very different histories: some of the world's oldest monarchies, young republics that emerged from the break-up of the USSR and Yugoslavia in the 1990s, and centuries-old micro-states such as San Marino and the Vatican. Tricolour bands are widespread, many of them inherited from the French Revolution and its ideal of liberty, equality and fraternity, later adopted by numerous countries in central and eastern Europe during the 19th century.
Other motifs point to a religious or dynastic past: the Scandinavian cross, shifted towards the hoist, dates back to the Middle Ages and inspired the flags of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Further east, states born from the collapse of the Soviet bloc often chose to revive emblems that predated their annexation, as the Baltic countries did.
The continent now counts 46 countries, from the largest by area, Russia, to the smallest in the entire world, the Vatican, which fits within just 44 hectares. The list below sets out each of these flags, along with its capital and population.
At a glance
Countries & territories
46
Most populous country
Russia
Smallest country
Vatican City
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are there in Europe?
There are 46 recognized countries in Europe.
What is the most populous country in Europe?
Russia is the most populous country in Europe, with 143,533,851 inhabitants.
What is the smallest country in Europe?
Vatican City is the smallest country in Europe, with an area of 0.44 km².