Europe

the most populated city in Europe currently is Moscow with a population over 10 million

Norway has voted not to join the European Union.

Located east of the Atlantic Ocean

There are perhaps hundreds of religions in Southern Europe. The most popular, however, include Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Southern Europe has a Mediterranean climate.

it started the Industrial Revolution.

1)They all have ratified the Lisbon Treaty which is the newest treaty that defines EU's common institutions - the European Parliament (legislative power), the European Commission (Executive power), the Court of Justice of the EU (judiciary power), European Central Bank, Council of Ministers and the European Council.

2) They share a single market, ensuring the free flow of capital, goods, services and people. 17 of them share a single currency - the euro. More member countries are expected to join the Eurozone as soon as they fulfill the Maastricht criteria (budget deficit, external debt, inflation and other limits).

2) 25 of them (except the newest 2 members, but that will change) according to Schengen Agreement have abolished border controls in between the member countries.

Germany