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[[World War I]] and [[World War II]] started in Europe, and large battles took place in Europe. During the [[Cold War]] Europe was split into a democratic western part and communist eastern part. [[European integration]] has been a theme in European relations since the Cold War ended, see the [[European Union]].

[[World War I]] and [[World War II]] started in Europe, and large battles took place in Europe. During the [[Cold War]] Europe was split into a democratic western part and communist eastern part. [[European integration]] has been a theme in European relations since the Cold War ended, see the [[European Union]].

[[France]] and [[Germany]] remained neutral in the US led Operation Iraqi Freedom{{fact}}, while some European states, notably the [[United Kingdom]], have sent troops as members of the coalition.

[[France]] and [[Germany]] remained neutral in the US led Operation Iraqi Freedom, while some European states, notably the [[United Kingdom]], have sent troops as members of the coalition.

[[Category:Continents]]

[[Category:Continents]]

[[Category:European Countries ]]

[[Category:European Countries ]]