EU5 Countries
Complete Database
Explore all playable nations in Europa Universalis V. From humble Counties to mighty Empires - find your perfect starting nation.
Choose Your Power Level
EU5 features four distinct nation ranks, each offering different challenges and opportunities
Counties
Small but agile nations perfect for learning the game
Duchies
Regional powers with expansion opportunities
Kingdoms
Major powers with significant influence
Empires
Dominant powers for experienced players
Recommended Starting Nations
Perfect choices for different player experience levels
For Beginners
Safe starts with room to learn
Florence
Rich Italian city-state with trade opportunities
Sweden
Scandinavian kingdom with expansion potential
For Intermediate
Balanced challenge and opportunity
Bohemia
Central European power with HRE politics
Denmark
Nordic empire with naval opportunities
For Experts
Maximum challenge and complexity
Byzantium
Restore the Roman Empire against all odds
Ethiopia
African empire facing colonization pressure
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