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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

th

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

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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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