Europe – Non Schengen Countries

1. What are the Non-Schengen countries in Europe?


The Non-Schengen countries in Europe are:

1. Albania
2. Andorra
3. Armenia
4. Azerbaijan
5. Belarus
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
7. Bulgaria
8. Croatia
9. Cyprus
10. Georgia
11. Ireland
12. Kosovo
13. North Macedonia
14. Moldova
15. Montenegro
16. Romania
17. Russia
18.Serbia
19.Turkey
20.Ukraine
21.United Kingdom

2. Which country is known as Europe’s oldest kingdom?


Denmark is known as Europe’s oldest kingdom.

3. What are the largest non-Schengen countries in terms of land area?


1. Russia
2. Ukraine
3. Turkey
4. Belarus
5. Kazakhstan

4. Which country has the highest population in Europe that is not part of the Schengen zone?


The United Kingdom has the highest population in Europe that is not part of the Schengen zone.

5. When was the European Union formed and how many countries are currently part of it?


The European Union was formed on November 1, 1993 through the Maastricht Treaty. Currently (2020), there are 27 countries that are part of the EU.

6. What is Brexit and which country voted to leave the European Union?

Brexit refers to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. In a referendum held on June 23, 2016, the majority of UK voters (51.9%) voted to leave the EU, a political and economic alliance of 28 European countries. The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020 after years of negotiations and ongoing debates.

7. How many microstates are there in Europe and what are their names?


As of 2021, there are six microstates in Europe:

1. Andorra
2. Liechtenstein
3. Malta
4. Monaco
5. San Marino
6. Vatican City

8. Which non-Schengen country sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia?


Turkey

9. What is the official currency of Switzerland, a non-EU and non-Schengen country?


The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).

10. Which country has three official languages. French, German, and Italian?


Switzerland

11. What is the relation between Vatican City and Italy?


Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, is an independent sovereign state located within the city of Rome in Italy. It is considered a separate country and has its own government, laws, and international relations. However, it is closely tied to Italy as it is surrounded by the Italian capital and maintains a cooperative relationship with the Italian government. The pope, who serves as both the head of state for Vatican City and as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, also has his residence in Vatican City.

12. Which non-Schengen country has won the most Eurovision Song Contests?


The United Kingdom and Israel have both won the Eurovision Song Contest three times.

13. Can you name some countries that border both a Schengen and a Non-Schengen country?


1. Germany (Schengen) and Austria (Non-Schengen)
2. France (Schengen) and Switzerland (Non-Schengen)
3. Spain (Schengen) and Andorra (Non-Schengen)
4. Netherlands (Schengen) and United Kingdom (Non-Schengen – specific conditions apply)
5. Italy (Schengen) and San Marino (Non-Schengen)
6. Belgium (Schengen) and Luxembourg (Non-Schengen)
7. Portugal (Schengen) and Morocco (Non-Schengen – specific conditions apply)
8. Greece (Schengen) and Turkey (Non-Schengen – specific conditions apply)
9. Hungary (Schengen) and Serbia (Non-Schen

14. Apart from Norway and Switzerland, which other two countries have rejected EU membership through referendums?


The other two countries are Iceland and Turkey.

15. What is unique about Liechtenstein’s border with Austria?


Liechtenstein’s border with Austria is unique because it is only 35 km (22 mi) long, making it one of the shortest international borders in the world. Additionally, there are no immigration controls between the two countries due to their membership in the Schengen Area, allowing for unrestricted travel and trade.

16. Which two non-Schengen countries have territories on different continents?


1. France (Schengen): French Guiana in South America and some islands in the Caribbean
2. Denmark (Non-Schengen): Greenland in North America and Faroe Islands in Europe

17. In which year did Iceland become an independent republic?


Iceland became an independent republic in 1944.

18. Is Russia considered a European or an Asian country, and why?


Russia is considered a transcontinental country, meaning it spans across multiple continents. The majority of its territory lies in the continent of Asia, but a portion of its land also extends into Europe. Therefore, it is often referred to as both a European and an Asian country.

19. How many overseas territories does France have that do not belong to the Schengen zone?

France has five overseas territories that do not belong to the Schengen zone: French Polynesia, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and Wallis and Futuna.

20. In which two Non-Schengen island nations can you find polar bears living in their natural habitat?


Greenland and Svalbard (Norway)