Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Chapter 7 Section 2

Hungary (1) The size of Indiana Landlocked Depends on the Danube River for trade and transportation. It flows 1,776 miles, before emptying into the Black Sea.

Hungary (2) The East has excellent soil and relies on farming The Carpathian Mountains rise in the North Hungarians vacation near Lake Balaton, on of Europe's largest lakes.

The Economy Farmers grow corn, sugar, beets, wheat, potatoes, and grapes. Natural resources include coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Manufacturing: food, beverages, tobacco, machines, chemicals and metals.

Hungarians Magyars came to the Danube area from Central Asia about 1,000 years ago. They were nomads. Eventually they set up a large kingdom and adopted Christianity. In the 1500s the Ottoman Turks and the Austrians ruled Hungry. In 1867 Austria and Hungry formed one empire. They were defeated in WWI. Hungry lost territory and became the landlocked country it is today.

Nomads People who move from place to place, often with herds of animals.

The Czech Republic A landlocked country Enjoy a high standard of living Large fertile areas make Czech Republic a major agricultural producer.

The Czechs Slavic groups settled in the Czech region around A.D By the 900s the Czech had adopted Christianity and formed a kingdom, called Bohemia. It became part of the Austrian Empire. The Czechs and Slovaks formed Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovakia came under the Soviet rule Today the Czech Republic is a parliamentary democracy.

Slovakia (1) Carpathian Mountains tower over the northern region Rich in iron ore, lead, zinc and copper The southern region has rugged peaks, thick forests and blue lakes. Farmers grow barley, corn, potatoes, sugar, beets and grapes.

Slovakia (2) After the fall of Communism, Slovakian leaders set out to privatize business. Setting up a free market has been difficult Some government officials acted corruptly, giving advantages to themselves and friends. This made few foreign companies willing to start new business here.

Privatize Factory ownership transfers from the government to individual citizens.