Why do Europeans say that Europe is not a country, when so-called European countries are smaller than US states? Do they think the United States is a continent?

 Europe is not a country, but a continent. It is made up of 44 sovereign states, each with its own government, laws, and culture. The United States, on the other hand, is a country made up of 50 states.There are a few reasons why Europeans might say that Europe is not a country. First, Europe has a long history of being divided into different kingdoms and empires. Even today, there is a great deal of diversity among European countries in terms of language, religion, and culture.

Second, the European Union, which is a political and economic alliance of 27 European countries, does not have the same level of power as the national governments of its member states. The EU does not have its own army or currency, and its laws are not always binding on member states.

Third, Europeans may simply be more accustomed to thinking of themselves as belonging to a particular country rather than to Europe as a whole. This is likely due to the fact that European countries have a long history of independent nationhood.

As for the size of European countries compared to US states, it is true that some European countries are smaller than some US states. However, this is not always the case. For example, France is larger than the state of Texas, and Spain is larger than the state of California.It is also important to note that the size of a country is not necessarily indicative of its power or importance. For example, Luxembourg, which is one of the smallest countries in Europe, is a major financial center.

Finally, it is incorrect to say that Europeans think the United States is a continent. The United States is a country located on the continent of North America.