Europe explained to kids

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It comprises the westernmost part of Eurasia. Europe is the world's second smallest continent by land area, covering about 10,180,000 square kilometers (3,930,000 square miles), or 2% of the Earth's surface. Europe is the third most populous continent, after Asia and Africa, with a population of 733 million, or 11% of the world's population. The name "Europe" is derived from the Greek goddess Europa. Europa was the beautiful daughter of the king of Phoenicia, and she was abducted by the god Zeus, who took her to the island of Crete. Europe is home to many languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian. The currency of Europe is the euro. Europe has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire and the Ancient Greeks. Europe was also the birthplace of the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution. Today, Europe is a major political and economic power, and it is home to some of the world's most popular tourist destinations, such as Paris, London, and Rome.