The EU in a nutshell

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First step to better understand the EU: Key information.

Official name

European Union

Acronym: EU

Definition

A political and economic association between different States throughout the European continent (and the associated overseas territories).

Number of countries involved

28 Member States

Area

About 4.5 million km²


Population

About 508.2 million inhabitants

Official languages

24 official languages

Symbols

• A flag

• A hymn (“Ode to Joy”)
• Europe Day (9 May)
• A motto (“United in diversity”)
• A currency (the euro (€))

Map

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