the european union

The European Union

THE EUROPEAN UNIONWhere in the world is the European Union?

The European Union

Where in the world is the EU?

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The European Union

508 Million People – 28 Countries

Member states of the European Union

Candidate and potential candidate countries

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The European Union

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28

7

30

508million

Member States

Combined population ofEU Member States

Percent of world’spopulation

Percent of global GDP

56Percent of combinedworldwide OfficialDevelopment Assistance

The European Union

Population in millions, 2012

508

1343

127 143

314

EU China Japan Russia United States

EU Population in the World

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The European Union

Area of the EU compared to the rest of the world

Surface area, 1 000 km²EU China Japan Russia United States

16 889

9327 9159

4290

365

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The European Union

How many people live in the EU?

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Population in millions, 2013

508 million total

The European Union

Size of the EU Countries

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The European Union

Over 50 Years of EU IntegrationEnlargement has:

• Inspired reforms and consolidated common principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and market economy.

• Enhanced the EU’s weight in the world and made it a stronger and more attractive international partner.

1957 2013

Member States 6 28

Population 174 million 508 million

Languages 4 249

The European Union

“Enlargement has been a success story

for the European Union and Europe

as a whole. It has helped to overcome

the division of Europe and

contributed to peace and stability

throughout the continent.”

European Council Declaration Dec. 15, 2006

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