Become an expert on Northwestern Europe

Mediterranean Sea This body of Water lies along the southeast coast of France

The English Channel The arm of the Atlantic Ocean which separates England and France

World War II Europe fought this major war from

Germany Has the strongest economy in Europe

Otto Von Bismarck This leader united Germany’s territories into a single country

Black Forest Tree covered area in Western Germany

Ruhr “Smokestack region” of Germany

Hamburg Germany’s major port

France Largest Producer of food in Western Europe

Mt. Blanc This mountain peak is the highest in the French Alps

Seine River This river flows through Paris the capital of France

Paris It is France’s cultural center

Flemings Dutch speaking people of Belgium

Walloons French speaking people of Belgium

Austria and Switzerland Share many cultural traditions

Austria Although mountains cover 75% of Austria it raises dairy cattle, sugar beets and other crops

Switzerland The Swiss cities of Bern and Zurich are located in the Mittelland.

Neutral During the 2 world wars Switzerland remained neutral

Luxembourg Has been an independent country for more than 1,000 years !

The Netherlands Have reclaimed large areas of land from the North Sea