This is the 243rd most frequent Italian word.
europa
Europe (the continent).
In this sentence, 'Europa' is used as a proper noun to name the continent Europe.
L'Europa è un continente ricco di storia e cultura.
Europe is a continent rich in history and culture.
Here, 'Europa' indicates the geographical territory of the continent in an informal traveling context.
Il sogno di molti è viaggiare per tutta l'Europa.
The dream of many is to travel all around Europe.
In this example, 'Europa' extends its meaning to the collective concept of European countries, emphasizing a political and sociocultural dimension.