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The European Union 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION Lesson 2 Where in the world is the European Union?

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Page 1: The European Union 1 THE EUROPEAN UNION Lesson 2 Where in the world is the European Union?

The European Union

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THE EUROPEAN UNIONLesson 2

Where in the world is the European Union?

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The European Union

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Where in the world is the EU?

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The European Union

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27

7

30

500million

Member States

Combined population ofEU Member States

Percent of world’spopulation

Percent of global GDP

56Percent of combinedworldwide OfficialDevelopment Assistance

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The European Union

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*Countries shaded gray are candidates for EU membership

500 million people

27 countries

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The European Union

Population in millions, 2009

500

1339

128 142

307

EU China Japan Russia United States

EU Population in the World

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The European Union

Area of the EU compared to the rest of the world

Surface area, 1 000 km²EU China Japan Russia United States

16 889

9327 9159

4234

365

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The European Union

Size of the EU countries

Surface area in 1 000 km²

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The European Union

Population of the EU countries

Population in millions,

500 million total in 2009

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The European Union

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Over 50 Years of EU Integration

Enlargement has:

• Inspired reforms and consolidated common principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and market economy.

• Enhanced the EU’s weight in the world and made it a stronger and more attractive international partner.

1957 2009

Member States 6 27

Population 174 million 500 million

Languages 4 23

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The European Union

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“Enlargement has been a success story

for the European Union and Europe

as a whole. It has helped to overcome

the division of Europe and

contributed to peace and stability

throughout the continent.”

European Council Declaration Dec. 15, 2006