Europe’s Geography
I can locate the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom on a world and regional political-physical map. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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What European country is known for? Chocolate Smurfs
Political Map of Europe 1 Belgium
Belgium Belgium is located in Western Europe Bordered by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France, and the North Sea. Terrain is generally flat and becomes more hilly and forested in the southeast region. Climate is cool, temperate, and rainy Belgium is one of Europe's true melting pots with Celtic, Roman, Germanic, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Austrian cultures. Languages: Dutch, German, French Belgium
What European country is known for? Gelato Coliseum
Political Map of Europe 2 Italy
Italy Italy Boot-shaped peninsula that sticks out into the Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Alps cut across the northern end of the country Italian art, architecture, and culture…huge influence around the world Famous painters: Leonard da Vinci and Michelangelo Italy is the heart of the Catholic Church…Vatican City (a city-state) is surrounded by Rome, Italy.
What European country is known for? Red buses and phone booths Royal Wedding
Political Map of Europe 3 United Kingdom
United Kingdom (also called the U.K.) consists of four nations… England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. England, Scotland, and Wales make up Great Britain. Famous for literature (William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and J.K. Rowling) and sports (soccer, rugby, cricket, boxing, and golf were all invented in Britain). http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/united-kingdom/ United Kingdom
What European country is known for? Anastasia St. Basils Cathedral Nesting Dolls
Political Map of Europe 4 Russia
Russia Largest country in the WORLD!! Spans 11 time zones across 2 continents (Europe & Asia) Famous for Siberian Tiger (largest cat in the world…up to 10 ft. long and weigh up to 600 lbs.), writers (Leo Tolstoy), & ballet dancers (Rudolf Nureyev & Mikhail Baryshnikov)
What European country is known for? Nuclear Meltdown of Chernobyl Tallest man in the world
Political Map of Europe 5 Ukraine
Ukraine Ukraine suffered from radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear accident which occurred in Ukraine (USSR) in 1986. Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union in August 1991. Some of the oldest known dwellings in the world are found in Mezhirich, Ukraine (found in 1965)…these homes are made from mammoth bones!
What European country is known for? Kielbasa Pierogies
Political Map of Europe 6 Poland
Poland Located at the heart of the continent Currently has 7 neighbors, but over the centuries, its borders have changed many times Because of wars and pollution, many of Poland’s wild animals have decreased in population…the current government is trying to reverse the damage
What European country is known for? BMW Mercedes
Political Map of Europe 7 Germany
Germany Germany’s (Deutschland’s) location at the heart of Europe has helped shape its history (for both the good & bad) Borders 9 neighbors…more than any other European country Its largest wooded area, (the Black Forest,) is in the southwest near the Swiss border The Black Forest is the source of the Danube River Famous for WWII history, classical music (Beethoven, Bach, Brahms) Has been called the “Land of Poets and Thinkers”
What European country is known for? Mona Lisa Eiffel Tower
Political Map of Europe 8 France
France Largest country in Western Europe Borders Germany & Belgium in the north, Atlantic Ocean in the west, and Pyrenees Mtns. And Spain in the south, Med. Sea in the SE, and the Alps, Switzerland, and Italy in the east Europe’s tallest mountain (Mont Blanc – 15,781 ft.) in French Alps One of the oldest nations on Earth Famous for cuisine (food), art, music, fashion, politics, film, and literature
What European country is known for? Running of the Bulls
Political Map of Europe 9 Spain
Spain Occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula Famous for their love of life, regional dances and music, and soccer Pyrenees Mountains form the border between France and Spain Spain
What European countries are do we need to know? Belgium Germany Poland Russia United Kingdom France Ukraine Spain United Kingdom, Russia, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Ukraine
political- physical map. I can locate the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula on a world and regional political- physical map. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
Rhine River The Rhine River starts in Switzerland and flows through Germany, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It’s the longest river in Germany. The Rhine is an important waterway for trade for the European continent. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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Danube River The Danube River flows through 12 countries (Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine) for a total of 1,770 miles! It is the 2nd largest river in Europe. (The Volga River is first.) It has played a vital role in the development of central Europe in terms of trade and cultural diffusion. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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The Alps The Alps are a mountain range located in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, and Liechtenstein. They extend for almost 700 miles! The Alps are a major tourist destination. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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Pyrenees Mountains The Pyrenees are a mountain range that form the natural border between France and Spain. They extend for roughly 270 miles. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are considered to be the natural boundary between Europe and Asia. They actually divide Russia between the continents -- ¼ of Russia is in Europe and ¾ of the country is in Asia. They extend for almost 1,500 miles! The Ural Mountains are among the world’s oldest mountain ranges. They have huge deposits of gold, nickel, silver, platinum, coal, iron, and other minerals. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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English Channel The English Channel is a small body of water that separates the United Kingdom from the European mainland (specifically, from France). It is 350 miles long. In the past, it was used as a good system of defense for England. The English Channel was and still is an important waterway for trade. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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Iberian Peninsula The Iberian Peninsula includes the countries of Spain and Portugal. The Pyrenees Mountains form the northern border. It is the second largest peninsula in Europe. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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Scandinavian Peninsula The Scandinavian Peninsula consists of Norway, Sweden, and the northern region of Finland. It is the largest peninsula in Europe. It’s 1,150 miles long. The region is rich in timber, iron, and copper. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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Mediterranean Sea The Mediterranean Sea is the crossroads for 3 continents: Europe, Africa, and Asia. The name means “in the middle of the earth” (it’s surrounded by land). It surrounds Italy. This sea cover an area of 965,000 square miles. It has always been an important route for trade and cultural exchange. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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European Plain The European Plain stretches from the Pyrenees in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east. It extends for 2,000 miles. It is the largest mountain-free landform in Europe. The European Plain is a successful agricultural area. © 2014 Brain Wrinkles
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