Sunday, November 22, 2009

European Union

Circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background.
FlagPresidency insignia
Motto: United in diversity[1]
Anthem: Ode to Joy[1] (orchestral)
An orthographic projection of the world, highlighting the European Union and its Member States (green).
Political centresBrussels
Luxembourg
Strasbourg
Official languages
DemonymEuropean[2]
Members
Leaders
- European CouncilFredrik Reinfeldt
(EPP, Sweden)
- ParliamentJerzy Buzek (EPP)
- EU CouncilSweden
- CommissionJosé Manuel Barroso(EPP)
Formation
- Paris Treaty18 April 1951
- Rome Treaty25 March 1957
- Maastricht Treaty7 February 1992
Area
- Total4,324,782 km2 (n/a)
1,669,807
sq mi
- Water (%)3.08
Population
- 2009 estimate499,794,855 (n/a)
- Density114/km2 (n/a)
289/sq mi
GDP (PPP)2008 (IMF) estimate
- Total$15.247 trillion
- Per capita$30,513
GDP (nominal)2008 (IMF) estimate
- Total$18.394 trillion (n/a)
- Per capita$36,812
Gini (2009)30.7 (EU25)[3] (High)
HDI (2007)0.937 (High) (n/a)
Currency
Time zone(UTC+0 to +2)
- Summer (DST) (UTC+1 to +3[4])
Internet TLD.eu[5]
Calling codeSee list

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