The population of Europe is approximately 9% of the total population of the Earth - it is about 700 million people who live in 50 states. The largest cities are mainly their capitals. The average population density is 69.3 h / km².
We bring to your attention a list of the 10 largest cities in Europe in terms of population: this includes large agglomerations of both the foreign part and the Russian one.
List
- 10. Minsk, 1 993 thousand people.
- 9. Paris, 2 141 thousand people.
- 8. Rome, 2 873 thousand people.
- 7. Kiev, 2 951 thousand people.
- 6. Madrid, 3,223 thousand people.
- 5. Berlin, 3 601 thousand people.
- 4. St. Petersburg, 5 384 thousand people.
- 3. London, 8 788 thousand people.
- 2. Istanbul (European part), 9 773 thousand people.
- 1. Moscow, 12 615 thousand people.
10. people
- Country: Belarus
- Area: 348.84 km²
Minsk fully reflects the entire history of Belarus. This is a hero city that stores events and dates of different times. The fate of this city is very difficult, but, despite all this, he was able to resist and live to our times, to please all the inhabitants with his beauty and tell great stories.
Minsk has retained the spirit of a cultural city and is confidently heading for the future. Walking along its magnificent streets, one can only be surprised that only 100 years ago, in their place were small streets.
The national composition of the inhabitants here changed as often as the architecture around. Now the city is home to almost two million people, or rather 1,993 thousand inhabitants.
9. people
- Country: France
- Area: 105.4 km²
“See Paris and die ” - This is the most common proverb about the capital of France. This is the most romantic city not only for this country, but for the whole world. Many come here to world fashion shows, taste gastronomic masterpieces, visit the greatest museums in the world and see masterpieces of art.
Not falling in love with Paris is not possible, so they stay here not just for vacation or vacation, but for life.
The population of the largest city in France is 2141 thousand people. The most famous sights of Paris: the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Hundreds of thousands of tourists come to see the great masterpieces of architecture every year.
8. people
- Country: Italy
- Area: 1,287.36 km²
Rome known for its history. Walking along its old streets, you can feel the spirit of past centuries. The age of this place is more than three thousand years. Rome is one of the most important places for world culture.
Every year, crowds of tourists come to look at the ruins of the Forum and the Coliseum. These are not the only attractions in the capital of Italy. The city has a huge number of museums and ancient buildings. Among them are the famous frescoes of the inimitable Michelangelo.
They founded Rome on April 21, 753 BC, at the moment 2,873 thousand people live in it. But this is not the final figure, the city continues to grow, develop and attract new residents and tourists. Many go there to plunge into the historical world and listen to the legends associated with this place.
7. people
- Country: Ukraine
- Area: 3 481 people / km²
Perhaps this city contains most of the religious culture. IN Kiev many churches with high golden domes that can be seen from any corner of the city.
The most famous attraction is the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra of the XI century - a monastery and a pilgrimage center. Despite its huge area, the city is very cozy and homely. Here 2,951 thousand people live.
It is located on the Dnieper River, so you can imagine the incredible beauty of the landscapes that are in the city itself.
6. people
- Country: Spain
- Area: 607 km²
The city is located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. The population is 3,223 thousand people. This is the largest city in Spain, but it became famous not only for its size. Its elegant streets are famous all over the world.
The city has a huge number of museums and architectural monuments, so it is not surprising that artists, poets and musicians go to this place for inspiration.
The most famous place is the Prado Museum, where the works of popular Spanish artists - Goya, Velazquez and many others - are exhibited there. Anyone who has come to Madridsure to go to Mayor Square. After all, this is the real heart of Spain.
5. people
- Country: Germany
- Area: 892 km²
Many travelers claim that in Berlin everyone should visit. The history of this city originates in the 13th century. The city has many monuments to the events that took place in the 20th century. In addition to historical values, Berlin has a well-developed culture. Particular attention is paid to contemporary artists, architects and sculptors.
The city government supports extraordinary projects, due to this, unusual objects appear on the streets of the city. For example, a gold-colored philharmonic with a roof in the shape of a circus tent. At the moment, 3 601 thousand people live in Berlin.
4. people
- Country: Russia
- Area: 1439 km²
The cultural capital of our country. Everyone who is somehow connected with art is striving for Petersburg. Here are concentrated youth destinations, modern and historical museums, the history of our country.
Tourists most often visit the Mariinsky Theater, which hosts world-famous ballet performances, and the Russian Museum, where famous works from Orthodox icons to Kandinsky's abstraction are located.
Every year Saint Petersburg is growing. At the moment, 5 384 thousand people live in the cultural capital.
3. people
- Country: Great Britain.
- Area: 1,672 km²
The capital of Great Britain London It has a population of 8 million 788 thousand people and an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers. The city is a world financial center and was founded by the Romans back in 43 BC.
London is considered one of the most multinational cities in the world, because the number of migrants in it reaches 50%. In London, the world's first metro was built, which was subsequently adopted by the leading countries of the world.
In general, the transport system in the city is at an altitude, this proves an interesting fact that in a special train you can get to the capital of another state in two hours, namely to Paris.
2. people
- Country: Turkey.
- Area: 5,461 km²
Turkey's largest city is Istanbul. It was built more than 660 years BC and was the capital of four empires. The capital of Turkey divides the Bosphorus Strait into two parts - Asian and European. The city pleases tourists and locals with its beauty and brightness, and comfortable, modern living conditions are intertwined with the historical architectural heritage.
It is an industrial, business, commercial and cultural center of Turkey with a population of more than nine million people and an area of more than five thousand square kilometers.
1. people
- Country: Russia.
- Area: 2,511 km²
The capital of our homeland Moscow is a large modern metropolis, whose population is more than 12 and a half million people.
It is a fast-growing city that is becoming prettier and is actively growing at a very high pace. The best universities in the country are located here. Museums, exhibitions and the most significant events of the country and the world also take place in Moscow.
The area of the capital is more than two and a half thousand square kilometers. The first mention of Moscow dates back to 1147, this date is considered the birthday of the city. The river on which the city was founded gave the name to the largest city in Europe.
Five airports, nine railway and two river stations, 232 metro stations daily help millions of Muscovites and guests of the city to move around the city without problems.