While most countries in Europe share a border with at least two other countries, Portugal is one of the few that only shares its northern and eastern border with Spain.

The Pyrenees form a natural border between France and Spain. The chain runs for approximately 305 miles.

There are a few islands that lie in the Mediterranean Sea. While there are Sicily and Sardinia which are part of Italy, there is also Corsica which is a region of France. The Faroe Islands lie in the Norwegian Sea.

The Volga is considered Europe's longest river. It begins in central Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea.

There are a few small, independent states in Europe. Two of them are Vatican City and San Marino, which are both within the borders of Italy.

The UK is made up of four nations, England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The Czech Republic and Slovakia used to be one entire country. When the countries split, Prague would remain the capital of the Czech Republic while Bratislava became the capital of Slovakia.

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. It is also the country's most populous city and has special landmarks like the Tivoli Gardens and The Little Mermaid.

There are many seas surrounding the continent of Europe; however, the Baltic Sea lies north of Poland and borders other countries like Latvia and Lithuania.

Russia, the largest country in the world, is located both in Europe and Asia. In fact, Russia's capital, Moscow, is located within the European borders of the country.