européens

Européens is a term used to refer to inhabitants or citizens of Europe, or people of European origin. It encompasses a wide range of nationalities, ethnic groups, languages, and cultural traditions, and there is no single European ethnicity. In common usage, it can denote residents of the continent as well as members of the European diaspora living abroad.

Geography and demography: Europe is a continental region stretching from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Mediterranean Sea in the south and from the Ural Mountains in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west. It is highly diverse in language, culture, and history. The population of Europe is measured in the hundreds of millions, with large communities in Western, Central, and Southern Europe, and smaller populations in the north and east. The continent comprises many sovereign states and various territories with differing levels of autonomy and international association.

Languages and culture: Europe hosts a multitude of languages from several language families, including Indo-European tongues such as Romance, Germanic, and Slavic. Its cultural landscape includes literature, music, art, philosophy, and science that have influenced world history. Shared historical processes—such as classical antiquity, Christianity, medieval institutions, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and modern nation-building—have contributed to a sense of European cultural continuity, even as regional identities remain strong.

History and contemporary issues: European history covers ancient civilizations, empires, migrations, wars, and political shifts. In the modern era, cooperation through regional organizations and economic and political integration has been central to continental development. Contemporary discussions about European identity often address immigration, demographic change, regional autonomy, education, and the balance between national and collective interests.