List of All European Union (EU) Members

The European Union is an economic and political block uniting 27 European Countries. The formation of the union began after the second world war in 1945.

Treaties signed in Rome put Europe on a path of recovery from the world wars and economic prosperity.

The following are the EU Member countries;

1. Austria

1. 1. Austria is a landlocked country in central Europe.
   2. Its capital is in Viena and German is its official language.
   3. Austria joined the EU on 1st January 1995.
   4. Austria’s currency is the euro.

 

2. Belgium

1. 1. Belgium is a country in western Europe.
   2. Its capital Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union.
   3. Belgium joined the EU on 1st January 1958.
   4. Belgium’s currency is the euro.
   5. Belgium official languages are  Dutch, French, and German.

 

3. Bulgaria

1. 1. Bulgaria is a Balkan country in southern Europe.
   2. Its official language is Bulgarian.
   3. Bulgaria joined the EU on 1st January 2007.
   4. Bulgaria’s currencies are the Bulgarian lev BGN and is also looking to adopt the euro.

 

4. Croatia

1. 1. Croatia is a country in Southeast Europe.
   2. Croatia joined the EU on 1st July 2013.
   3. Croatia’s currency is the Croatian Kuna HRK and is also looking to adopt the euro.
   4. Its official language is Croatian.

 

5. Cyprus

1. 1. Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
   2. Cyprus joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Cyprus’ currency is the euro.
   4. Its official language is Greek.

 

6. Czechia

1. 1. Czechia is a landlocked country in central Europe.
   2. Czechia joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Czechia’s currency is the Czech koruna (CZK) and is also looking to adopt the euro.
   4. Czechia’s capital is Prague and its official language is Czech.

 

7. Denmark

1. 1. Denmark is a Scandinavian country with its capital in Copenhagen.
   2. Denmark joined the EU on 1st January 1973.
   3. Denmark’s currency is the Danish krone DKK.
   4. Denmark’s official EU language is Danish.

 

 

Also read: List of All COMESA Member Countries

 

 

8. Estonia

1. 1. Estonia is a country in northern Europe with its capital in Tallinn.
   2. Estonia joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Its currency is the euro.
   4. Estonia’s official EU language is Estonian.

 

9. Finland

1. 1. Finland is a country located in Northern Europe with its capital in Helsinki.
   2. Finland joined the EU on 1st January 1995.
   3. The Finland currency is the euro.
   4. Finland’s EU official languages are Finnish and Swedish.

 

10. France

1. 1. France lies in western Europe with its capital in Paris.
   2. France joined the EU on 1st January 1958.
   3. The France currency is the euro.
   4. France’s EU official language is German.

 

11. Germany

1. 1. Germany is a country in Central Europe with its capital in Berlin.
   2. Germany joined the EU on 1st January 1958.
   3. The German currency is the euro.
   4. Germany’s EU official language is German.

 

12. Greece

1. 1. Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe with its capital in Athens.
   2. Greece joined the EU on 1st January 1981.
   3. The Greece currency is the euro.
   4. Greece’s EU official language is Greek.

 

13. Hungary

1. 1. Hungary is a landlocked country in central Europe with its capital in Budapest.
   2. Hungary joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. The Hungary currency is the Hungarian Forint HUF and is also looking to adopt the euro.
   4. Hungary’s EU official language is Hungarian.

 

14. Ireland

1. 1. Ireland is an island off the coast of England and Wales.
   2. Ireland joined the EU on 1st January 1973.
   3. The Ireland currency is the euro.
   4. Ireland’s official languages are Irish and English.

 

15. Italy

1. 1. Italy is a South European nation with historic and ancient ruins.
   2. Italy joined the EU on 1st January 1958.
   3. Italy’s currency is the euro with Italian as its official EU language.

 

16. Latvia

1. 1. Latvia is a European country found on the Baltic Sea.
   2. Latvia joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Latvia’s currency is the euro.

 

17. Lithuania

1. 1. Lithuania is one of the 3 European countries that lie on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea.
   2. Lithuania joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Lithuania’s currency is the euro.

 

18. Luxembourg

1. 1. Luxembourg is a country in Western Europe that is surrounded by Germany, Belgium, and France.
   2. Luxembourg joined the EU on 1st January 1958.
   3. Luxembourg’s currency is the euro.

 

19. Malta

1. 1. Malta is an archipelago at the center of the Mediterranean Sea.
   2. Malta joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Malta’s currency is the euro.

 

20. The Netherlands

1. 1. The Netherlands is a country located in Northwestern Europe.
   2. The Netherlands joined the EU on 1st January 1958.
   3. The Netherlands currency is the euro.

 

21. Poland

1. 1. Poland is a country in Central Europe.
   2. Poland joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Poland’s currency is the Polish Złoty PLN and is also looking to adopt the euro.

 

22. Portugal

1. 1. Portugal is a country on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe.
   2. Portugal joined the European Union on 1st January 1986.
   3. Portugal’s currency is the euro.

 

23. Romania

1. 1. Romania is a Balkan country located in Southeastern Europe.
   2. Romania joined the EU on 1st January 2007.
   3. Romania’s currency is the Romanian Leu RON and is also looking to adopt the euro.

 

 

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24. Slovakia

1. 1. Slovakia is a landlocked country found in Central Europe.
   2. Slovakia joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Slovakia’s currency is the euro.

 

25. Slovenia

1. 1. Slovenia is located in Central Europe.
   2. Slovenia joined the EU on 1st May 2004.
   3. Slovenia’s currency is the euro.

 

26. Spain

1. 1. Spain is a country on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe.
   2. Spain joined the European Union on 1st January 1986.
   3. Spain’s currency is the euro.

 

27. Sweden

1. 1. Sweden is a Scandinavian nation and the largest country in Northern Europe.
   2. Sweeden joined the EU on 1st January 1995.
   3. Sweeden’s currency is the Swedish krona SEK  and is also looking to adopt the euro.