Why are western European countries larger than eastern European countries?

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Georgy_K_Zhukov

Do you think you could clarify your question, perhaps? Eastern Europe includes the two largest countries in Europe - Russia and Ukraine - nor are countries like Romania or Belarus something I'd think of as on the small side. And in a 'straight' East-West split, without considering Central Europe as a grouping, Poland is also one of the larger countries. So as I don't want to assume, but I think it would make it easier for someone looking to answer your question, are you mainly focusing on the Balkan countries of Southeastern Europe, which are mostly on the smaller side?