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THE EUROPEAN UNION. Where in the world is the European Union?. Where in the world is the EU?. 508 Million People – 28 Countries. Member states of the European Union. Candidate and potential candidate countries. 28. Member States. 508 million. Combined population of EU Member States. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
3
The European Union
4
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
5
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
8
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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