1. Central and Western Europe Comparison Chart
Unit: Central Europe

2. WESTERN EUROPE CENTRAL EUROPE
Large in size
Small in size
Few landlocked countries
More landlocked countries
Mild climates
Harsher climates
Mountains and plains
Less cultural diversity w/in countries
Lots of cultural diversity
Strong national identity
Weaker national identity
Strong economies / various jobs
Struggling economies / less jobs
Mainly Christian (Catholic and Protestant)
Christians, large Muslim minority
New technology and factories
Out dated factories

3. WESTERN EUROPE CENTRAL EUROPE
High Literacy rates
High literacy rates
Strong democratic governments
Fragile, struggling democracies
Wealthy citizens, many social benefits
Average wealth, cannot provide many social benefits
Members of the European Union
Becoming part of EU (or new members)
Problems: Terrorism, Immigration, Populations
Problems: Ethnic conflict, economic growth, democracy