Commentary:
This is a list of the biggest economies in Europe, which doesn't mean they are the strongest.
F.e. The Netherlands has probably the strongest economy but is not the biggest.
Germany
Britain
France
Italy
The Netherlands
Spain
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
Finland
EDIT : Australia isn't in Europe...
Based on GDP ratings as of 2009 (in USD):
1. United States: (14,264,600,000,000)
2. Japan: (4,923,761,000,000)
3. China: (4,401,614,000,000)
4. Germany: (3,667,513,000,000)
5. France: (2,865,737,000,000)
Based on the ratings of the future 2020
1.China
2.USA
3.Japan
4.Germany
5.France
7.Russia
Note:USA is soon going to fallback. The reason is because everyday people are picky on money. For example in USA if you go and buy a $2 snack the customer will bargain and say if they can give a credit card. China is number one because Chinese people are getting smarter. Japan's technology is far advanced. Germany, China, Japan has advanced trains and stuff. We are hoping the US will understand the importance of working and not being lazy.
BRAZIL
Belarus has the fastest growing economy in Europe, and the 27th in the world.
Europe is a Command Economy.
The American economy became the world's strongest.
which was the strongest country in 1914
Germany was the strongest European country in Europe in 1914.
In 1000 AD, the strongest country was likely the Byzantine Empire. Spanning across Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Byzantine Empire had a powerful military, a strong economy, and advanced cultural and artistic achievements.
Ethiopia
Germany
BRAZIL
Germany is the European country with the highest economy (4th largest worldwide.)
Belarus has the fastest growing economy in Europe, and the 27th in the world.
Brazil has the strongest economy in South America.
India is considered the strongest country in the Indian Subcontinent, both in terms of economy and military strength. It is the largest country in the region and has a significant influence on international politics.
The country with the largest economy in Europe (and 4th largest in the world) belongs to Germany. However, the truly largest economy in Europe (and of the world) belongs to the European Union.
it was the strongest economy in the world
It depends on what you mean by "strongest".Strongest by military? Diplomacy? Trade? Economy?The strongest military country is China.The strongest diplomatic country is the United Kingdom.The strongest trade country is a tie between the United Kingdom and Canada.The strongest economical country is the United States.The strongest sporting country is Australia.The strongest illegal exports country is Afghanistan.The strongest eco-friendly country is a tie between Norway, United Kingdom and Germany.The strongest precious stones producing country is Columbia.The strongest educational country is South Korea.The strongest scientific country is Finland.The strongest freedom and equality country is a tie between Iceland and Norway.The strongest peaceful country is Iceland.The strongest agricultural country is India.The strongest recycling country is Israel.The strongest technologically advanced country is Japan.The strongest corrupt country is North Korea.The strongest country by income and finance is Monaco.The strongest country by gas production/ownership is Russia.The strongest country by oil production/ownership is Russia.The strongest country by diamond production/ownership is Russia.The strongest country by size is Russia.The strongest country by air-force is a tie between United States, United Kingdom and Russia.The strongest country by navy is a tie between the United Kingdom and China.The strongest country by land army is China.The strongest country by motor army is China.The strongest country by warheads (missiles) is a draw between China, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, North Korea and France.