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|area =1,669,807 sq mi
|pop =494,070,000 (2007)
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The '''European Union (EU)''' is a legal and economic union of 27 [[Europe|European]] nations. It was formed in 1993 with the ratification of the [[Maastricht Treaty]], though its predecessor, the European Economic Community, was founded in 1957.
The '''European Union (EU)''' is a legal and economic union of 27 [[Europe|European]] nations. It was formed in 1993 with the ratification of the [[Maastricht Treaty]], though its predecessor, the European Economic Community, was founded in 1957.
There is some conflict between current EU member states over possible candidates for membership. For example, The United Kingdom is in favor of adding Turkey to the EU, while France is strongly against Turkey's possible membership.
There is some conflict between current EU member states over possible candidates for membership. For example, The United Kingdom is in favor of adding Turkey to the EU, while France is strongly against Turkey's possible membership.
Gateway to the European Union (EU official website) <ref>http://europa.eu/</ref>
Gateway to the European Union (EU official website) <ref>http://europa.eu/</ref>