Europe, as an ITU region, spans from the Atlantic coasts of Portugal to the Ukrainian steppe. Home to diverse cultures, languages, and histories, Europe has been a center of global influence for centuries. The region boasts some of the world's most advanced economies, with a high standard of living and robust infrastructures. Europe's telecommunications industry is characterised by its high internet penetration rates, advanced technologies, and regulatory frameworks that prioritise data privacy and cybersecurity.
![ITU Europe region](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-09/ITU-region-europe.png.webp?itok=Kx-6a5ru)
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The are 49 countries in this region.
![Germany world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/germany-world-map.png.webp?itok=DU7YPPfu)
Germany, located in central Europe, has a diverse geography with the Alps in the south, uplands in the centre, and lowlands in the north. The country's population distribution is relatively uniform, with a slightly higher concentration in urban areas such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. Germany is divided into 16 federal states, each with its own unique characteristics and infrastructure. One of ...
![Gibraltar world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/gibraltar-world-map.png.webp?itok=11I0HlIB)
Gibraltar, located on the southern coast of Spain, is a small territory with a population of around 33,000 people densely packed into an area of just 6.8 square kilometres. Despite its size, Gibraltar is a significant hub for telecommunications, hosting several major data centres and multiple undersea cable landing points. Its geography, dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, has necessitated unique ...
![Greece world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/greece-world-map.png.webp?itok=vHzN7gNH)
Greece, located in the south-eastern region of Europe, is a country with a population of approximately 10.6 million dispersed across an array of islands as well as the mainland. Its topography, with many mountainous regions and nearly 6,000 islands, presents both challenges and opportunities for the deployment of technologies and telecommunications. Major urban centres like Athens and Thessaloniki ...
![Guernsey world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/guernsey-world-map.png.webp?itok=6jf4fFsP)
Guernsey, a British Crown dependency situated in the English Channel, is relatively small, spanning just 65 square kilometres. The island's population is concentrated in the capital, St. Peter Port, where nearly one-third of the island's 63,000 inhabitants reside. Despite its size, Guernsey boasts a robust telecommunications sector, with an advanced digital infrastructure supported by multiple ...
![Hungary world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/hungary-world-map.png.webp?itok=Ykj10lCt)
Hungary, located in Central Europe, is a landlocked country with a diverse geographical landscape that includes the Great Plain, mountains, and large bodies of water such as Lake Balaton. It has a population of approximately 9.8 million people, with a significant proportion living in urban areas including the capital city, Budapest. Hungary's telecommunications infrastructure is well developed ...
![Iceland world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/iceland-world-map.png.webp?itok=bSs5rbSt)
Iceland, a Nordic island country, has a sparse population of around 370,000 spread across 103,000 square kilometres, mostly concentrated in the capital, Reykjavik, and surrounding areas. Its unique geography, characterised by geysers, hot springs, lava fields and massive glaciers, presents both challenges and opportunities for technology and telecommunications. Harnessing renewable geothermal and ...
![Ireland world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/ireland-world-map.png.webp?itok=XnsL7DWM)
Ireland, an island nation located to the west of Great Britain, has a population of approximately 5 million, the majority of which is concentrated in urban areas such as Dublin and Cork. The country is marked by a rich topography of low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. This geographical layout presents both opportunities and challenges ...
![Isle of Man world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/isle-of-man-world-map.png.webp?itok=CQM9knO0)
The Isle of Man, located in the Irish Sea between the United Kingdom and Ireland, boasts a population of approximately 85,000 people, largely concentrated in the island's capital, Douglas. This small island is renowned for its robust telecommunications infrastructure, with fibre broadband available to 99% of premises, and an advanced 4G network covering the majority of the population. It is home ...
![Italy world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-11/italy-world-map.png.webp?itok=GqwF6m4P)
Italy, located in south-central Europe with a population of around 60 million, has a diverse topography ranging from mountainous terrain in the north to coastal regions in the south. The population is unevenly distributed, with a higher density in the industrialised north, including regions such as Lombardy and Veneto, and major cities like Milan and Venice. The south, or the 'Mezzogiorno', is ...
![Jersey world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-12/jersey-world-map.png.webp?itok=74T1kMs5)
Jersey, part of the Channel Islands, has a land area of 119 square kilometres with a population density of 854 people per square kilometre, predominantly in urban areas. The island's geography and small size have led to a concentrated and highly developed telecommunications infrastructure. Jersey Telecom (JT), the primary telecom provider, has achieved a full-fibre network, making Jersey the first ...
![Kosovo world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-12/kosovo-world-map.png.webp?itok=A9IiNp0d)
Kosovo, located in the Balkan Peninsula, has a dense population distribution with approximately 1.8 million people living in an area of about 10,887 square kilometres. Most of the population is concentrated in urban areas, with Pristina, housing a significant portion. The territory has a challenging terrain, mostly mountainous, which presents certain difficulties for infrastructure development ...
![Latvia world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-12/latvia_world_map.png.webp?itok=F74OUf0c)
Latvia, located in Northern Europe, is a relatively small country with a population of approximately 1.9 million people, primarily concentrated in the capital city, Riga, and other major urban centres. Despite its size, Latvia has a diverse geographical landscape ranging from dense forests to fertile lowlands, impacting the distribution and maintenance of technology and telecommunications ...
![Liechtenstein world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-12/liechtenstein_world_map.png.webp?itok=UzkhGydz)
Liechtenstein, a small landlocked country in Central Europe, is surrounded by mountainous terrain, which could pose challenges to the development of technologies and telecommunications. The population of just over 39,000 people is primarily located in the Rhine Valley. Despite its small size and challenging geography, Liebenstein has strong infrastructure solutions, showcasing its advanced state ...
![Lithuania world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-12/lithuania_world_map.png.webp?itok=kDgywKkw)
Lithuania, situated in Northern Europe, is a relatively small country with a population of approximately 2.8 million people dispersed across its 65,300 square kilometres. The population is primarily urbanised, with around 68% residing in urban areas, primarily in the capital, Vilnius, and other major cities such as Kaunas and Klaipeda. Lithuania boasts a robust telecommunications infrastructure ...
![Luxembourg world map](/sites/default/files/styles/zoom_square_220/public/2023-12/luxembourg_world_map.png.webp?itok=Tdoy2BUA)
Luxembourg, located in Western Europe, is a small, landlocked country with a diverse terrain that includes the Ardennes mountains and the Moselle river valley. The population distribution is largely urban, with over 90% of its near 650,000 population residing in urban areas; the capital city Luxembourg houses a large portion of the country's total population. Despite its small size, Luxembourg is ...