I grew up in Europe, where the history comes from.

- Eddie Izzard

 

The 50 countries who host both the largest and smallest nations in the world.

  • Hohenwerfen Castle in Austria surrounded by forest and village buildings

    Austria

    I really feel great in Austria, I love my home and Vienna is just the best place to be.

  • River flowing through Mostar townscape with mosques, old buildings, and greenery.

    Bosnia and Herzegovina

    I am hopeful that no one will forget what happened in Bosnia.

  • Snow-covered mountain with pine forest and blue sky

    Bulgaria

    Bulgaria is a fascinating, beautiful, difficult country, and I fell in love with it.

  • Scenic view of turquoise waterfalls and lush greenery, surrounded by trees, with a small waterfall cascading into a vibrant green pool.

    Croatia

    Croatia has been glorious - it's so beautiful, and I want to go back as often as I can.

  • Winter view of snow-covered rooftops and historic buildings in Prague with a cathedral in the background.

    Czech Republic

    The Czech Republic are coming from behind in more than one way now.

  • A shiny metal sculpture of a seated figure on a stone platform, with boats and buildings in the background along a waterfront, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Denmark

    Denmark is like a secret little place with its own special language.

  • Aerial view of Tallinn, Estonia, featuring medieval architecture, red-roofed buildings, towers, and a church spire under a blue sky.

    Estonia

    Creating a new country from scratch has given Estonia the license to imagine what a country could be.

  • Snow-covered mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.

    France

    I wanted to get far away from those who believed in cruelty, so then I went to France, a land of true freedom, democracy, equality and fraternity.

  • People ice skating at night in Helsinki with a glowing "My Helsinki" sign.

    Finland

    My favourite country is Finland because once you get to a certain point, you can drive for hours without seeing a single person.

  • Aerial view of a large industrial and office complex with modern architecture, featuring cylindrical buildings and a circular building with a logo on top, surrounded by roads and urban landscape.

    Germany

    Germany has become a country that many people abroad associate with hope.

  • Outdoor terrace with tables and blue chairs overlooking a clear blue sea, framed by a distant mountain landscape. Pink flowering plants and large clay pots enhance the setting.

    Greece

    In many ways we are all sons and daughters of ancient Greece

  • Aerial view of Budapest, featuring the Chain Bridge over the Danube River with the Hungarian Parliament Building in the background.

    Hungary

    In Hungary all native music, in its origin, is divided naturally into melody destined for song or melody for the dance.

  • Illuminated tall church with distinctive architecture against a blue evening sky.

    Iceland

    I would like to go to Iceland to see the northern lights.

  • Small model house with a thatched roof next to a signpost pointing to major cities and local accommodation, set in a rural landscape with stone walls.

    Ireland

    We may have bad weather in Ireland, but the sun shines in the hearts of the people and that keeps us all warm.

  • The Colosseum in Rome with surrounding construction and crowd.

    Italy

    You may have the universe if I may have Italy.

  • Wooden sculptures on rocky shore with ocean and blue sky.

    Ladonia

    People love Ladonia because it is a system of government that they chose; it's not an accident of birth. We share a vision for the world that we want to build together.

  • Sunset over a calm ocean with pink and orange clouds reflecting on wet sand.

    Latvia

    Latvia!

  • Building with castle on hill under blue sky with clouds.

    Liechtenstein

    Why is America the last best hope of Earth? What if it's Liechtenstein? Or, worse, Canada?

  • Trakai Island Castle in Lithuania reflected in a lake, with red brick structures and conical roofs, surrounded by water and trees.

    Lithuania

    And finally, the bald man joined in, singing out the national anthem. ‘Lithuania, land of heroes…’

  • Traditional boats on Douro River in Porto, Portugal, with a hillside cityscape in the background under a clear sky.

    Portugal

    I’ve got two places I like to be. Portugal is one

  • Rocky coastal cliff with blue ocean water and clear sky

    Malta

    Malta is the only country in the world where the local delicacy is the bread.

  • View of Monte Carlo harbor with yachts, buildings, and mountains.

    Monaco

    I have found serenity at Monaco.

  • Historic Dutch city canal with stone walls, tree-lined streets, parked cars, and a medieval bridge connecting brick structures under a clear blue sky.

    Netherlands

    The whole territory of the Netherlands was girt with forests.

  • Walrus resting on an ice floe with visible tusks and mottled gray skin.

    Norway

    I want to travel. Maybe I'll end up living in Norway, making cakes.

  • Aerial view of a historic courtyard with red-tiled roofs, white walls, and wooden beams. A well is in the center, surrounded by greenery. The structure is nestled in a hilly, forested landscape.

    Romania

    I can go on forever, Romania is so beautiful!

  • Cathedral with golden domes and white facade, located in an urban area with people walking outside.

    Russia

    Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

  • Orthodox church with arched entrance and tall tower against a blue sky, surrounded by trees.

    Serbia

    Serbia is open for business.

  • Historic building with red roofs, a gothic-style church, a leafless tree, and a statue in a grassy courtyard.

    Slovakia

    I don't think falling in love in Slovakia is much different from falling in love in Tunbridge Wells.

  • Sagrada Familia facade with intricate architectural details and sculptures in Barcelona, Spain.

    Spain

    Barcelona is a great city and Spain is a great country to live in.

  • Train passing through a mountainous landscape with wildflowers, green trees, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Sweden

    There’s something I love about how stark the contrast is between January and June in Sweden.

  • River with trees and buildings on both sides, and a tower in the distance under a cloudy sky.

    Switzerland

    It's tough to find a place not to like in Switzerland.

  • City skyline view with river and bridge, surrounded by trees.

    Ukraine

    I promise everyone who comes to Ukraine can see a beautiful country.

  • Night view of the Houses of Parliament and River Thames in London, illuminated against the dark sky.

    United Kingdom

    The four home nations that make up our United Kingdom are bound together by historic links. We have, and always will be, better together.

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