7 Countries of Europe Worksheets for Kids (free printables)

If you are learning about the continent of Europe with the kids you are going to love our free countries of Europe worksheets.

With this free geography worksheet, you will learn all about the continent of Europe. Including the top 10 biggest countries, the top 10 most spoken languages, and much more.

Included in the Europe worksheets are the following:

2 x map labeling,
a Europe fact sheet,
matching the flag,
learning to say hello in 10 European languages,
Europe word search,
Europe country word scramble.

I have also included answer sheets for all of the worksheets. These are aimed at kids in upper elementary and middle school but can be used with any age group.

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Fun Facts about Europe

Fun and interesting facts about Europe that kids might enjoy:

The world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, called “Red Force,” is located in Europe at Ferrari Land in Spain.
Europe is home to the world’s largest chocolate museum, the Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany.
The country of Denmark has the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the world, called Tivoli Gardens, which opened in 1843.
Europe is famous for its castles and palaces, with over 10,000 castles in Germany alone!
The smallest country in the world, Vatican City, is located in Europe and is the headquarters of the Catholic Church.
Many famous artists and composers, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Mozart, lived and worked in Europe.
Europe is home to the largest waterfall by volume in the world, the Dettifoss waterfall in Iceland.
The world’s largest Christmas tree, standing at 75 meters tall, is located in Italy’s Gubbio town, and it is made up of thousands of lights.
Europe has many unusual and interesting festivals. Such as the Running of the Bulls in Spain. The Tomato Fight in Buñol, Spain. And the Cheese Rolling Festival in Gloucestershire, England.
The longest railway tunnel in the world, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, is located in Switzerland. It is 57 kilometers (35 miles) long. It takes just 20 minutes to travel through the tunnel at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour)!

Map of Europe worksheet

There are 44 different countries in Europe.

There are 2 different maps of the continent of Europe. One with the countries on the side to make it a little easier, and one with no country names.

The students can either color in the different countries or add the names to the correct country.

I highly recommend you play the mapology world map game to add to this unit study. This is also included in our favorite geography board games.

Europe Fact Sheet

There are 10 questions about the continent of Europe. Plus the top 10 countries by population, by land area, and the top 10 cities by population in Europe.

How many countries are in Europe? 44
How big is the continent of Europe? 4.066 million mi²
What is the total population of Europe? 746.4 million
What is the tallest mountain in Europe? Where is it? Mount Elbrus, Russia
What is the lowest point in Europe? Where is it? Caspian Sea, bordering Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, & Iran.
What oceans are in Europe? Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
What is the biggest river in Europe? Where is it? Volga River, Russia
What is the main currency in Europe? Euro
What is the smallest country in Europe? Vatican City/ Holy See.
What is the largest desert in Europe? The Oltenian Sahara, Romania.

These free homeschool printables are a great way to explore the continent of Europe.

Top 10 Countries by Population in Europe

Russia
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Ukraine
Poland
Romania
Netherlands

Top 10 countries in Europe by land area

Russia
Ukraine
France
Spain
Sweden
Germany
Finland
Norway
Poland
Italy

Top 10 cities in Europe by population

Moscow, Russia
London, United Kingdom
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Berlin, Germany
Madrid, Spain
Kyiv, Ukraine
Rome, Italy
Paris, France
Bucharest, Romania
Minsk, Belarus

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Learn to say hello in 10 European languages

There are 10 ways to say hello in 10 different languages, and the children need to label the correct greeting with the correct language.

Hello in European languages:

Hello – English
Merhaba – Turkish (Turkey)
Ciao – Italian
Bonjour – French
Hallo – German
Pryvit – Russian
Hola – Spanish
Hallo – Dutch
Witam – Polish
Privet – Ukrainian

Match the Flag Worksheet

This fun match the flag worksheet is a lot of fun. The children need to research what colors to color in the maps of 10 European countries.

When they have colored them in correctly, they need to add a line to the correct country.

The country flags included are:

Russia
Germany
France
Italy
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Netherlands
Poland
Spain
Romania

You will also enjoy the 100 pics card game. Can you identify the countries from the flag?

Europe Word Search

The European countries can be found, horizontally, vertically, diagonally, frontwards, or backward! Just to make it that much more difficult.

I have also added the word search answers, as some of the words are a little tricky to find!

Tip: I recommend either using a highlighter pen or circling around the letters. Do not cross the letters out if you have found a word, as it may be used in another word!

The 18 European countries to find are:

Sweden
Hungary
Belarus
Austria
Ireland
Croatia
Moldova
Albania
Lithuania
Slovenia
Latvia
Estonia
Greece
Poland
Malta
Iceland
Andorra
Monaco

Word search printables are an excellent school activity for when the kids just need a break. They are educational, but more importantly, they are fun.

Europe Word Scramble

There are no clues in our free word scramble, other than the 12 countries are all in the continent of Europe.

The 12 European countries to find are: (I have included an answer sheet with the download.)

Belgium
Czechia
Portugal
Sweden
Hungary
Russia
United Kingdom
Belarus
Austria
Ukraine
Estonia
Netherlands

This free word scramble printable is great either for the classroom, the library, or homeschooling.

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Books about Europe for kids

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Additional Europe geography worksheets

Colosseum worksheet. This worksheet delves into the iconic Roman Colosseum, teaching students about its historical significance and architectural marvels.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia worksheet. Explore ancient Greece with this worksheet, discovering the legendary Statue of Zeus at Olympia, a symbol of Greek artistry and mythology.
Colossus of Rhodes worksheet. Travel back in time to the ancient city of Rhodes as you learn about the colossal and mythical Colossus of Rhodes.
Temple of Artemis worksheet. Journey to the ancient city of Ephesus in Asia Minor and study the wonders of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus worksheet. Unearth the secrets of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, another of the Seven Wonders, and its historical importance in architecture and culture.
Ukraine coloring pages. These pages offer a creative way to explore Ukraine’s culture and heritage, allowing students to color symbols and landmarks.
Scottish coloring pages. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland with these coloring pages, showcasing its famous landscapes and traditions.
Free Welsh coloring pages. Discover Welsh culture through coloring pages that highlight its history and vibrant heritage.
Christmas in Italy worksheets. Explore Italian Christmas traditions and festivities, enriching your understanding of how Italy celebrates the holiday season.
Christmas in the Netherlands worksheets provide engaging and educational materials to explore Dutch holiday traditions and customs during the festive season.
Christmas in Ireland worksheets show kids how the Irish celebrate Christmas, and how to say Merry Christmas in Gaelic.
Christmas in Germany worksheets explore Christmas traditions from Germany and learn a little bit of German.
Continent worksheets. These worksheets provide a comprehensive study of the world including Europe’s geography, countries, and notable landmarks.

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Download the free printable Europe worksheets

This printable Europe worksheet is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

Make sure you choose the correct paper size and click on the shrink to fit button. All of our free printables for kids work better when printed on cardstock (this is the one we use and love.)

Last Updated on 17 November 2023 by homeschoolof1