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The European Union THE EUROPEAN UNION Where in the world is the European Union? The European Union Where in the world is the EU? 2 The European Union 508 Million People – 28 Countries Member states of the European Union Candidate and potential candidate countries 3 The European Union 28 Member States 508 million 7 Percent of world’s population 30 56 Combined population of EU Member States Percent of global GDP Percent of combined worldwide Official Development Assistance 4 The European Union EU Population in the World 1343 508 314 127 Population in millions, 2012 EU China Japan 143 Russia United States 5 The European Union Area of the EU compared to the rest of the world 16 889 9327 9159 4290 365 Surface area, 1 000 km² EU China Japan Russia United States 6 The European Union How many people live in the EU? Population in millions, 2013 508 million total 7 The European Union Size of the EU Countries 8 The European Union 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 2013 6 28 Population 174 million 508 million Languages 4 24 Member States 9 The European Union “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 10