Europe Number of Countries: 50 (recognized by United Nations) Countries Visited: Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, & Vatican City Size: Approximately 3,930,000 square miles (10,180,000 square km) Fun Fact: Europe (specifically ancient Rome and ancient Greece), was the birthplace of Western civilization. Germany: Eating and Drinking My Way Through German Christmas Markets Ireland: First Trip Abroad Italy: Learning to Make Pasta in Rome 12 Photos to Inspire You to Explore Rome at Night Using Groupon Getaways