Southern Europe
southern region of the European continent
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Southern Europe is a region that includes Albania[1]. The area encompasses multiple countries with distinct cultural and geographical identities.
As of 2023, Southern Europe has a combined population of 150.9 million[2]. Demographic trends in the region reflect varying growth rates and urbanization patterns across its constituent nations.
Key Facts
- Country: Albania[3], Andorra[4], Bosnia and Herzegovina[5], Croatia[6], Gibraltar[7], Greece[8], Vatican City[9], Italy[10], Malta[11], Montenegro[12], Portugal[13], San Marino[14], Serbia[15], Slovenia[16]
- Continent: Europe[17]
- Part of: Europe[18]
- Commons category: Southern Europe[19]
- Located in/on physical feature: Europe[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Southern Europe[21]
- Population: 150,925,345[22]
- Topic's main Wikimedia portal: Portal:Southern Europe[23]
- Different from: Europa Południowa (region fizycznogeograficzny)[24]
- Category for maps or plans: Category:Maps of Southern Europe[25]
Why It Matters
Southern Europe has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] It is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]