Western Europe

Definition

This refers to the western part of Europe including countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Related terms

European Union (EU): A political and economic union consisting of 27 European countries which promotes peace and well-being among its members.

Eurozone: The group of European Union nations whose national currency is the euro.

Benelux Countries: An economic union in Western Europe that includes Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg.