There are 17 countries in southern Europe: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Vatican, San Marino, Malta, Spain, Portugal and Andorra.

southern Europe is the abbreviation of southern Europe, which refers to the Balkan Peninsula, Apennine Peninsula, Iberian Peninsula and nearby islands south of the Alps. The countries in southern Europe include Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Vatican, San Marino, Malta, Spain, Portugal and Andorra.

Southern Europe, also known as Mediterranean Europe, covers an area of about 1.66 million square kilometers. It faces Asia and Africa across the Mediterranean Sea. Since ancient times, it has been in close contact with West Asia and North Africa, and it is also an important origin of ancient civilizations. For the western world, Southern Europe has nurtured ancient Greek and Roman cultures, established an early Christian society, and laid a foundation for western ideology and knowledge system.

introduction of southern European countries

1. Portugal

Portugal is the westernmost country in southern European countries and one of the earliest maritime powers in Europe. Portugal is rich in marine culture and historical sites, such as the Belem Tower and the Belem Monastery in Lisbon, as well as the wine cellar in Porto and the castle in the coastal city of kasaka.

2. Spain

Spain is the largest country in southern Europe and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Spain is rich in cultural heritage and food culture, such as Prado Museum in Madrid and Alcazar in Seville, as well as traditional Spanish food such as paella, ham and salad.

3. Italy

Italy is one of the most culturally attractive countries in southern Europe and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Italy is rich in cultural heritage and food culture, such as the Colosseum in Rome and the Vatican Museum, as well as traditional Italian food such as pizza, pasta and Italian ice cream.

4. Greece

Greece is one of the countries with the most historical and cultural charm in southern Europe and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Greece is rich in cultural heritage and food culture, such as the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, as well as traditional Greek food such as kebabs, Greek salads and grape leaf rolls.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Southern Europe