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Europe is a continent in the Northern hemisphere. It is west of Asia, north of Africa, and east of the Americas, from which it is separated by the Atlantic Ocean.[1] Europe is the home to at least four known magical schools: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, Koldovstoretz and the Durmstrang Institute and many famous wizards and witches.
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Countries
While Europe consists of more countries than listen beneath, the following are countries with notable significance to the wizarding world:
- Albania is a southeastern European country located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Lord Voldemort fled to the forests of Albania after his first defeat, until he took over the body of Professor Quirrell. After he was expelled from Quirrell's body, he returned to the forests of Albania until he was found by Peter Pettigrew.[2]
- Andorra is one of the smallest countries in the world, situated in the mountains between Spain and France. It has its own Ministry of Magic.
- Armenia
- Austria is a German-speaking country in Central Europe. Nurmengard Castle which was built by Gellert Grindelwald to hold his enemies, is located in the Alps of Austria.
- Belarus
- Belgium is a small country in Western Europe.
- Bulgaria is a country in Eastern Europe. It has its own Ministry of Magic led by Mr Oblansk. Bulgaria has its own national Quidditch Team, and its best team are the Vratsa Vultures, who come from the Northwestern Bulgarian city Vratsa.
- Denmark
- France is a large country in Western Europe across the English Channel from England. Rubeus Hagrid and Olympe Maxime went through France on their way to find Giants in Eastern Europe.[3] Hermione Granger went to France on a trip with her parents during a summer holiday.[4] The first International Confederation of Wizards meeting was held here. France has its own Magical School, the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Hermione, Hagrid and Olympe all went through Dijon. Gladrags Wizardwear has a shop in Paris, like they do in London. The Quiberon Quafflepunshers come from Quiberon, a small northwestern French town. Known Wizards and Witches from France include Pierre Bonaccord, Malecrit, Fleur Delacour, Gabrielle Delacour, and Olympe Maxime.
- Germany is a large country in Central Europe and is governed by its own Ministry of Magic.
- Greece is in southeastern Europe and is native land to the earliest recorded Merpeople, Sirens, and Cyclops. It is where the first ever recorded Basilisk was created, and was the home of the sorceress Circe, who lived on Aeaea. The Griffin, Hippocampus, Manticore, Centaur and Chimaera also all originated in Greece.[5] Dai Llewellyn from the Caerphilly Catapults was killed by a Chimaera on Mykonos.
- Greenland
- Hungary is a country in Central Europe. The Hungarian Horntail is native to Hungary.
- Ireland is an independet nation in the Muggle World unlike in the Wizarding World where it happens to be under the juristriction of the British Ministry of Magic.
- Italy is country in Southern Europe and is governed by its own Ministry of Magic
- Luxembourg
- Liechtenstein is a German-speaking country in Central Europe and which despite its small size is governed by its own Ministry of Magic and has its own national National Quidditch team.
- Macedonia
- Netherlands
- Norway is a country in Scandinavia. In Norway you can find Norwegian Ridgebacks. Norway is one of the few known countries with their own Ministry of Magic. It is most likely that the Durmstrang Institute is located in Northern Norway or Svalbard.
- Poland is a Slavic country in Central Europe. American No-maj Jacob Kowalski was born in Poland.
- Portugal, a country in the Iberian Peninsula; home of the Braga Broomfleet Quidditch team and the Portuguese Long-Snout breed of dragon.
- Romania is an Eastern European country, where Charles Weasley was a dragon keeper.
- Russia is an Eastern European country that also shares it's borders with Asia. Russia has it's own magical school, Koldovstoretz.
- Spain, a country in the Iberian Peninsula, which has its own Ministry of Magic.
- Sweden is a country in Northern Europe. The Lovegood family believe that the Crumple-Horned Snorkack is native to Sweden.
- Turkey
- Ukraine is a Slavic country and a former member state of the Soviet Union. The Ukrainian Ironbelly is native to this country
- The United Kingdom which includes:
- England is a country in northwest Europe, in the British Isles. It is the location of the Ministry of Magic, in London.[6]
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland is the country in which Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the school of magic is located.
- Wales
Magical education
- Beauxbatons Academy of Magic
- Durmstrang Institute
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
- Koldovstoretz
Magical creatures and plants
Mainland Europe
- Centaur colonies.
- The Graphorn can be found in the mountains.
- The Mackled Malaclaw is found along the rocky coastline of Europe.
- Nogtail
Central Europe
- The Bowtruckle can be found in southern Germany.
- The Erkling and the Werewolf can both be found in the Black Forest.
- Home of the Hungarian Horntail.
Eastern Europe
- Home of the Ukrainian Ironbelly.
Northern Europe
- Augurey
- Doxy
- Glumbumble
- Gnome
- Horklump
- Jobberknoll
- Knarl
- Red Cap
- Troll
- Unicorn
- The origins of the Werewolf
- Bowtruckle
- Horklump
- Trolls originated from here.
- Home of the Norwegian Ridgeback.
- Home of the Selma.
- Home of the Swedish Short-Snout.
Southeastern Europe
- Home of the first recorded Basilisk.
- The Centaurs originated here.
- The Chimaera is native to Greece.
- The Griffin and the Hippocampus originated here.
- The Manticore is native to Greece.
- The Merpeople originated here.
- Home of the Romanian Longhorn.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard
- LEGO Harry Potter
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- LEGO Dimensions
- Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition
- The Making of Harry Potter
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
- Harry Potter Limited Edition
- Wonderbook: Book of Spells
- Wonderbook: Book of Potions
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Hogwarts Legacy
Notes and references
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 33 (The Death Eaters)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 20 (Hagrid's Tale)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 1 (Owl Post)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 7 (The Ministry of Magic)
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