Top 7 Facts About European Union That Everyone Should Know

 

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The European Union is a group of 27 member countries in Europe, started in 1957. The organisation encourages cultural, social, political, and economic development in these countries. Today, we present to you the list of the top 7 facts about the European Union.

Top 7 facts about the European Union

European Union has its own flag

The European Union has its own flag. It consists of a circle of twelve five-pointed golden stars on a blue field. It symbolises the unity of Europe.

European Union is home to 447 million inhabitants

The European Union is home to 447 million inhabitants. After China and India, the European Union is the most populous region in the world. The EU population slightly decreased in 2020 because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Currency of the European Union

The main currency of the European Union is Euro. It is also the official currency of 19 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is one of the most important currencies in the world.

Languages of the European Union

The European Union has 24 official languages: German, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Danish, Dutch, Spanish and Swedish. Members speak their own language.

European Union’s motto

The European Union's motto is ‘United in Diversity’. The motto signifies the unity and harmony among the European member countries.

Member countries are allowed to leave the European Union

Member countries aren’t forced to remain in the European Union. Any country can leave the European Union. In 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union.

Nobel Peace Prize

The European Union has won the Nobel Peace Prize for its contributions toward peace, democracy and reconciliation. The EU had also promoted friendly relations between the former archenemies Germany and France.

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