The immediate effects of World War I on Europe were huge. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Changes in Land:

   • The Austro-Hungarian Empire came to an end. This created several new countries, like Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.
   • Germany lost about 13% of its land and all its overseas colonies.

2. Loss of Lives:

   • Around 10 million soldiers lost their lives in the war.
   • About 7 million civilians also died because of the tough conditions that followed.
   • For example, France lost around 1.4 million soldiers.

3. Money Problems:

   • The war left many European countries with a lot of debt.
   • Germany had to pay a huge amount of £6.6 billion in reparations, meaning they had to compensate others for damage done during the war.

All these changes had a big impact on politics and society in Europe.