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What is the primary demographic trend observed in the European Union's population structure?
What is the primary demographic trend observed in the European Union's population structure?
Which official languages are recognized in Belgium?
Which official languages are recognized in Belgium?
Which religion is predominantly practiced in Northern Europe?
Which religion is predominantly practiced in Northern Europe?
What was one of the significant migration waves in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries?
What was one of the significant migration waves in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries?
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Which institution is not part of the European Union's political and economic structure?
Which institution is not part of the European Union's political and economic structure?
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Koja je prosječna gustoća naseljenosti Europske unije?
Koja je prosječna gustoća naseljenosti Europske unije?
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Koja od sljedećih izjava najbolje opisuje demografske karakteristike Europske unije?
Koja od sljedećih izjava najbolje opisuje demografske karakteristike Europske unije?
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Koja je jedna od institucija Europske unije smještena u Bruxellesu?
Koja je jedna od institucija Europske unije smještena u Bruxellesu?
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Koji od sljedećih jezika nije službeni jezik Švicarske?
Koji od sljedećih jezika nije službeni jezik Švicarske?
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Koja je jedna od glavnih migracijskih valova u Europskoj uniji nakon Drugoga svjetskog rata?
Koja je jedna od glavnih migracijskih valova u Europskoj uniji nakon Drugoga svjetskog rata?
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Study Notes
Population and Demographics
- 741 million inhabitants
- Population density: 74st/km2
- Age structure: More elderly than young people, more elderly women than elderly men
- Demographic transition: Shift from high mortality/fertility rates to low mortality/fertility rates in Europe.
- Highest population density in Western Europe
Languages
- Major language families: Indo-European (Slavic, Germanic, Romance, Baltic, Hellenic, Celtic, Albanian, Armenian, Indo-Iranian, etc), Uralic (Finno-Ugric)
- Official languages of Belgium: Dutch, French, German
- Official languages of Switzerland: German, French, Italian, Romansh.
Religion
- Dominant religions in Europe: Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Protestantism), Islam
- Geographic distribution of religions: Eastern/Southeastern Europe- Orthodox Christianity, Central/Western Europe- Roman Catholicism, Northern Europe- Protestantism, Southern Europe- Catholicism/Orthodox Christianity.
Migration
- Four waves of European emigration
- 1st: Age of Discovery
- 2nd: 19th and early 20th centuries - mass migration to the Americas, Australia, and other regions
- 3rd: Interwar period, after World War 1, and World War 2
- 4th: Post-World War II / Modern migration - seeking better economic opportunities or escaping conflicts.
Politics and Economy
- EU established in 1950s
- EU institutions: European Commission, European Council, European Parliament, European Court of Justice
- EU Capital: Brussels
- EU seat of the Parliament: Strasbourg
- EU political influence over member states
- Major global economic and political player
- NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization);
- Council of Europe;
- OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development);
- EFTA (European Free Trade Association);
- CEFTA (Central European Free Trade Agreement)
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Explore the diverse population dynamics and demographics of Europe. This quiz covers population density, age structure, languages, religions, and migration patterns across the continent. Test your knowledge on the factors shaping Europe's demographic landscape.
