Why People Live Where They Live United Kingdom and Russia Germany and Italy

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United Kingdom 1.South, center, along the coast, and near major cities

United Kingdom 1.South, center, along the coast, and near major cities 2.Trades almost entirely by sea. Cannot trade by land (trade barrier)

United Kingdom 1.South, center, along the coast, and near major cities 2.Trades almost entirely by sea. Cannot trade by land (trade barrier) 3.The mild climate keeps ports free of ice and open for trade all year.

United Kingdom 1.South, center, along the coast, and near major cities 2.Trades almost entirely by sea. Cannot trade by land (trade barrier) 3.The mild climate keeps ports free of ice and open for trade all year. 4.People live in the cities for jobs. They trade with other countries for natural resources.

Russia 5.West, near major cities

Russia 5.West, near major cities 6.People live near Europe for trading. Russia needs a WARM WATER PORT because they can’t trade through the Arctic Ocean.

Russia 5.West, near major cities 6.People live near Europe for trading. Russia needs a WARM WATER PORT because they can’t trade through the Arctic Ocean. 7.The cold climate prevents trade in northern and eastern Russia.

Russia 5.West, near major cities 6.People live near Europe for trading. Russia needs a WARM WATER PORT because they can’t trade through the Arctic Ocean. 7.The cold climate prevents trade in several areas. 8.Russia’s large size and cold climate make it difficult for Russians to use their resources.

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Germany 9.All over! Especially: along the coast and near major cities

Germany 9.All over! Especially: along the coast and near major cities 10.It is close to other countries for trade by land. It is on the coast for trade by sea.

Germany 9.All over! Especially: along the coast and near major cities 10.It is close to other countries for trade by land. It is on the coast for trade by sea. 11.The ocean keeps Germany warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It has arable land for farming.

Germany 9.All over! Especially: along the coast and near major cities 10.It is close to other countries for trade by land. It is on the coast for trade by sea. 11.The ocean keeps Germany warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It has arable land for farming. 12.Germany has several natural resources. The Rhine River region is densely populated with industry.

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Italy 13.North, along the coast, near major cities

Italy 13.North, along the coast, near major cities 14.It has access to the sea for trade. The Alps to the north create a trade barrier for land trade.

Italy 13.North, along the coast, near major cities 14.It has access to the sea for trade. The Alps to the north create a trade barrier for land trade. 15.Northern Italy has warm temperatures and rain to grow crops.

Italy 13.North, along the coast, near major cities 14.It has access to the sea for trade. The Alps to the north create a trade barrier for land trade. 15.Northern Italy has warm temperatures and rain to grow crops. 16.Small farms cover much of the country. Many live along the coast to fish.