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Great regions of Europe according to the statistical classification of the United Nations. Legend:
Western Europe
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CIA World Factbook Classification:
Western Europe
South-West Europe
Western Europe - name used to describe the countries of the western part Europe.
countries
Other territories
Regions with a common name
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All Western European countries are members of the European Union and NATO (except Ireland). In all countries of this region, except Great Britain the applicable currency is the euro. All countries except Great Britain and Ireland are members of the Schengen Agreement.
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