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Are there more countries in the EU or Asia?
Asia has 48 countries and the EU, which is an organisation that has some of Europe's countries as members, has 28 countries. Europe itself, has about 50 countries and 6 dependent territories.
Was England one of the first to join the EU?
No. What was then known as the European Economic Community started with 6 countries in 1957. England, as part of the United Kingdom did not join until 16 years later in 1973, along with Denmark and Ireland.
How often do countries get to take presidency in the EU?
The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.The presidency of the Council of Europe rotates between the EU member countries, with each country holding it for 6 months. As there are currently 28 members, that would mean each country getting it once every 14 years. As new members join, that will obviously change.
The 7th member of the EU is who?
There is no 7th member of the EU. What was later to become the European Union was founded by 6 countries in 1957. On the 1st of January 1973, the membership jumped directly to 9 when 3 new countries joined. Those 3 countries were Ireland, the United Kingdom and Denmark. None can really be said to be the 7th member, as they all joined at the same time.
How many countries started the eu?
6 countries started it in 1957. They were France, West Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
How many member states in the EU in 2009 and 1957?
There were 6 countries in the European Economic Community in 1957. It is now known as the European Union. In 2009 there were 27 members. Since the 1st of July there are now 28 members.
When was the EU set up?
The EU was first thought of after WW2 to try and get countries to work together in the trade of such things as coal and steel. In 1951 countries started trading to keep the peace between the 6 countries, (Italy, France, Netherlands, Belgium, West Germany and Luxembourg) so that the others would help in times of war and need. The European Economic Community (EEC), was set up in 1957. In the 1970s other countries join in decision of a vote the first countries to join were the UK, Denmark and Ireland. 18 other countries have joined since and there are many other candidates. The EEC has gone through a number of name changes, eventually becoming the European Union in 1993.
What year did each country join the EU?
The European Union, now with 27 member states or countries. The countries didn't join together at the same time, it had a couple of times of enlargement process. The EU, the former EEC were based on 6 countries (Belgium, France, Italy, West Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands) in 1957. 1973 - Denmark, UK and Ireland 1981 - Greece 1986 - Portugal and Spain 1995 - Austria, Finland, Sweden 2004 - Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia 2007 - Bulgaria and Romania The last two, Bulgaria and Romania should be included together on 2004, but because they didn't meet the criteria made by EU, they have to postponed to be included on the list.
Which countries joined the EU on the same day as Britain?
What was then known as the EEC started in 1957, with 6 countries. Ireland, Denmark joined it with the UK in 1973. It is now known as the European Union, and currently has 27 members. See the link below for a full list of membership:
What is the difference between the EEC and EU?
The European Economic Community, or EEC, was founded in 1957 by 6 countries. It now has 27 members and is known as the European Union. So there is no real difference as such. The EU is just the modern name for what was the EEC.
What is the 6 countries making corn?
The top 6 producers of corn in the world market:U.S.A - 36.2%China - 22.1%EU-27 - 7.4%Brazil - 7%Argentina - 3%Ukraine - 2.6%
Which were the first 10 countries to join the EU?
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Luxembourg were the 6 founder members of the European Economic Community, now known as the European Union, in 1957. In 1973 Ireland, the United Kingdom and Denmark joined, bringing the total to 9. Greece became the 10th country in 1981. Portugal and Spain brought the total to 12 in 1986.
