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Journey to European
Countries
BY: Zeal Group
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Physical Characteristics
Centrally located between North America and Asia. Peninsular extension of Asia.
The North European Plain is the largest flat fertile
stretch important for agriculture.
The Rivers (Danube, Rhine, Seine, and Thames) also
play/played an important role in Europe for
transportation, power, and trade.
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Rivers
Volga
Danube
Loire River Rhone River
Seine River
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The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow body of water that connects the Mediterranean Sea and
the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the world's most
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Economic Characteristics
Europe is known for itsadvanced farming techniques,high crop yields, fertile soils,black earth, and well-developedinfrastructure.
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The "Chunnel" links the UK and France opened in
1994. It lies beneath
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e English
Channel. The English Channel is a body of water between
England and France that connects the Atlantic Oceanand the North Sea.
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European Union (EU) is anorganization of 27 Europeancountries that promotescooperation among its members.The members cooperate in manyareas, including politics andeconomics.
The union's members are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,Cyprus, the Czech Republic,Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,the Netherlands, Poland,Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, andthe United Kingdom.
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Cultural Characteristics
Europe has many ethnic groups---languages,religions, customs
Christianity Dominates the west region,
Protestant in the north, Catholic in the south, andOrthodox in the east.
Europe is the birth place of moder n democracy.
Sporadic conflict among groups (wars and
revolutions) Spread of European culture to many other parts
of the world (exploration, colonization,imperialism)
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Europe is highly urbanized
Europe is one of the world¶s most denselypopulated areas
Windmills and castles are among the sights
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Western Europe
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Capital City London
Language English
Religion Christianity
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FRANCE
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Thames River is the most famous and most
important river in England.
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Grampian
Mountains,
forming the
natural division
between the
Lowlands and
Highlands.
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The Industrial Revolution began in Britainduring the late 1700's. Great Britain is a major industrial and trade country.
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London is the center of culture and trade.
It is home to the 2nd most people of all
European countries.
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Big Ben bell, clock tower of the
Houses of Parliament in the
Palace of Westminster inLondon.
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Westminster Abbey is a
major landmark in London,
and the site of coronation for the English monarchy.
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Capital City Paris
Language French
Religion Catholic
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France - French Republic
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The Loire River, Rhone River, Seine River
are 3 main rivers of France
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Alps are the largest mountain system in
Europe, Pyr enees is a mountain chain
that forms a natural barrier betweenFrance and Spain, and Massif Central
covers 1/6th part of country.
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In 2010, Global wealth report ranks France World¶s 4th and
Europe¶s wealthiest nation.
Paris is the center of culture and trade.
Main industries: Machinery, Chemicals, Automobiles, Aircraft,Electronics, Textiles, Food, and Tourism.
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The Cathedral of Notr e Dame,Arc de Triomphe, and
Louvr e art Museum are thefamous attractions of France.
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Capital City Berlin
Language German
Religion Protestant,Catholic,MuslimNEXT
Germany - Federal Republic of
Germany
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The Danube River is the
second longest river in
Europe with
a distance of 1770 miles
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The Black For est is a
mountain district in
southwestern Germany,
covered with forests of
dark fir and spruce
trees.
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The Black Forest and the Danube River
are both threatened by air and water
pollution.
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Ruhr valley is famous
for its industrial history.
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Made in Germany: Mercedes,BMW, Porsche, VW, Hugo Boss,
Escada. Main industries: Engineering,
Automobiles, Chemicals, and especiallyMachinery
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Berlin is the center of culture and trade.
Berlin is Germany's capital and largestcity and one of Europe's great cultural,
political, and economic centers.
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SWITZERLAND
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Capital City Bern
Language German, French, Italian, Romansch
Religion Catholic, Protestant
Switzerland is home to
many diff er ent ethnicgroups and r eligions.
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Luxembourg
Switzerland - Swiss Confederation
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The Rhine River is animportant inland waterway inEurope.
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The Alps are thelargest mountainsystem in Europe andEurope's most
spectacular sights.
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Switzerland has a well-educated workforce
Industrial & technological societies Banking
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Netherlands ± Kingdom of the
Netherlands
Capital City Amsterdam
Language Dutch
Religion Christianity
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Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe and
the 7th largest container port of Twenty-foot
Equivalent Units (TEU).
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Prominent Cities
London
Paris
Amsterdam Frankfurt
Moscow
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Southern Europe
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