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Ethnic groups in Europe

Discover the amazing people who make up Europe, each with their own special stories and traditions!

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Fernando's Kitchen, Cambridge 30-07-11
Koljević's cottage in the mountains
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Map of Muslim Ethnic Groups in Europe
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Striking picture from the underground exhibit - Holocaust Memorial
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Egyptian Mummy, British Museum
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Key Facts

Total People in Europe
About 770 million people live in Europe.
People in Minority Groups
Around 105 million people are part of national minority groups.
Most Populous Group
Russians are the largest ethnic group in Europe.
Fun Fact
Europe has so many different ethnic groups that it's like a giant, colorful mosaic!

Who Are Europe's People?

Imagine a big playground with lots of kids, all different but playing together. Europe is like that, but with grown-ups! People who live in Europe are called Europeans. They are grouped by things like the languages they speak, where their families came from long ago, and what they believe. It's like having different teams in a game, but everyone is part of the big European family.

Where Did Everyone Come From?

People have lived in Europe for a very, very long time. Over thousands of years, different groups moved around, sometimes because of adventures, sometimes to find new homes. Think of it like a big game of musical chairs that lasted for ages! These movements helped create all the different kinds of people you find in Europe today, each with their own unique history.

Why Are They So Special?

Every group of people in Europe has something special to share. They have their own songs, stories, foods, and ways of celebrating. It's like each group has a secret recipe for fun! Learning about them helps us understand how the world is full of amazing differences and how everyone's traditions make Europe a colorful and exciting place.

Meet the Biggest Group!

Did you know that the biggest group of people in Europe are the Russians? There are about 120 million of them! That's like filling up over 100,000 school buses! They are just one of many, many groups, but it shows how many different kinds of people live across Europe, each with their own unique story.

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