1. Study Project The Countries and Capitals of the European Union

2. European Union

3. The European Union (EU) is a union of fifteen independent states based on the European Communities and founded to enhance political, economic and social co-operation. Formerly known as European Community (EC) or European Economic Community (EEC). Date of foundation: 1st November, 1993. New members since 1st January, 1995: Austria, Finland, Sweden.

4. The Members of EU: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

5. Austria – Capital: Vienna

6. Belgium – Capital: Brussels

7. Denmark – Capital: Copenhagen

8. Finland – Capital: Helsinki

9. France – Capital: Paris

10. Germany – Capital: Berlin

11. Greece – Capital: Athens

12. Ireland – Capital: Dublin

13. Italy – Capital: Rome

14. Luxembourg – Capital: Luxembourg

15. Netherlands – Capital: Amsterdam

16. Portugal – Capital: Lisbon

17. Spain – Capital: Madrid

18. Sweden – Capital: Stockholm

19. United Kingdom – Capital: London