What is the difference between the West and Europe

1, geographic scope: the West in referring to countries, including Western Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries. And Europe in referring to the country, exclusively refers to Western Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe these countries.

2, cultural differences: Western culture and European culture have a different historical background and evolutionary process, so there are differences in language, religion, art, philosophy and social systems.

3, economic differences: Western countries and European countries in the economic aspects of the degree of development and institutions are also different. Western countries generally implement market economy and private ownership, while European countries have a variety of economic systems, including market economy, planned economy and mixed economy.