Why is Europe masculine when it is une grande area

Hi Mary,

L' Europe is always feminine so not sure what you are referring to -

L'Europe unie 

Unless you mean -

Le continent européen 

When the adjective agrees with the word 'continent' which is masculine.

Here is the appropriate Kwiziq lesson -

https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/continents-countries-regions-states-names-are-either-feminine-masculine-or-plural-gender

Hope this helps!