1. Mediterranean Countries
Chapter 17 notes

2. Iberian Peninsula is separated by:
-Pyrenees Mountains
-Steep Cliffs

3. Portugal has had great influence overseas during it’s history
-1500’s sailed around Africa to Asia!
-Claimed land in South America & Africa

4. Economy of Spain & Portugal
Away from agriculture to industry

5. Vocabulary -dry farming -sirocco Hot, dry wind from North Africa
Let the land rest to regain moisture
-sirocco
Hot, dry wind from North Africa

6. Italy
Mountains run the length of Italy so the only flat land is on the coastal plain
Mountains are young and there is a lot of seismic activity

7. Italy’s Northern Region
Agriculture-Industry-Tourism
Po River Valley is the most productive agricultural area
Po River Valley – 2/3 of factory products are made there
Important area for tourism

8. Italy’s Central Region
Rome - the capital
^Roman ruins – Colosseum
^Roman Catholic Church headquarters
^Florence – cultural center
Renaissance center

9. Italy’s Southern Region
Poor soil, lack of industry, people have migrated north
Naples, largest city in the region, some of the worst poverty in Europe
Volcanoes that are still active!

10. Greece Economy Covered by mountains Rocky soil Travel is difficult
Narrow coastal plain grow - grains, olive & citrus groves
Sheep & goats graze on mountainsides

11. Athens, the capital Modern, crowded city. traffic jams!
“walking is faster than driving”
Greece has the world’s largest commercial shipping fleets!

12. Architecture Democracy
Greek influence
Architecture Democracy