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The flag of the European Union - commonly referred to as the EU for short - features a total of 12 stars on it. The flag, which has the 12 golden stars in a circle on a blue background, symbolizes the European Union and the identity of Europe as a whole. The European Union consists of over 500 million people, making it the third-largest population after only China and Russia. The largest country in the EU based on landmass is Germany.