With an area of only 4 million square miles, Europe is the second smallest continent on Earth. It encompasses 44 sovereign nations, 748 million inhabitants and one of the most important political institutions in the world: the European Union. The most spoken European languages are also some of the most spoken in the world.

With all of these languages and cultures existing inside a relatively small geographic expanse, a European holiday is an unforgettable experience. Yet when it comes to deciding which language to learn for your vacation, all of these choices make for a difficult decision. We’ll break down the 10 most spoken languages on the continent so you can decide which one is the most useful for the stops on your tour.

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