1. Western Europe

2. Western Europe The Low Countries: The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
France
Germany
Switzerland
Austria

3. The Low Countries
The Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg

4. The Netherlands Official Language: Dutch Capital: Amsterdam
Currency: Euro (€)
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Use dikes to reclaim land from the sea (polders). Much of the country is at or below sea level
Amsterdam is a leading city in the diamond industry
The World Court is located at The Hague

5. Belgium Official Language: Dutch, French, German Capital: Brussels
Currency: Euro (€)
Government: Constitutional monarchy

6. Luxembourg Official Language: Luxembourgish, French, German
Capital: Luxembourg
Currency: Euro (€)
Government: Constitutional monarchy

7. France Official Language: French Capital: Paris
Major Cities: Lyon, Nice, Marsielles, Toulouse,
Currency: Euro (€)
Government: democracy
Law based on: Napoleonic Code & Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

8. France France is famous for its food & wine.
Many important contributions in Art, Literature, & Architecture.
Louvre Museum is world famous
Also a leader in science & medicine
Major Events: The French Revolution (1789) Napoleonic Wars ( ) World Wars I & II

9. Germany Official Language: German Capital: Berlin
Major Cities: Hamburg, Münich, Leipzig, Dresden,
Currency: Euro (€)
Government: parliamentary democracy
Legislative Body: Bundestag

10. Germany Germany is well known for food & beer
Germany is a highly industrialized country
Worlds 4th largest economy
Many contributions in Art, Literature, & Architecture.
Germany is known for its scholarship & hard work ethic.
German History: Holy Roman Empire Reformation ( ) Prussian Dominance (ruled by the Kaiser) German Unification (led by Otto von Bismark) World War I & II & Cold War (Germany divided) Fall of Communism (German Reunification) 10

11. Switzerland and Austria
Both are German Influenced
Switzerland is also influenced by Italy and France.
Alps- In Western Austria and all of Switzerland.

12. Switzerland and Austria
Switzerland Banking & Financial Leader Key figure in international politics Major cities: Geneva & Zürich Cantons: the 26 states that makeup Switzerland Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Austria Capital: Vienna Austro-Hungarian Empire ended after WW I Many contributions in music, art, architecture & science 12

13. REVIEW QUIZ E3 Write the best answers to the following questions.
Use your notes for help.

14. 1 Which countries make up the Low Countries?
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1 Which countries make up the Low Countries?

15. 2 The term for land reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands is:
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2 The term for land reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands is:

16. 3 Which is NOT a major event in the history of France?
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3 Which is NOT a major event in the history of France?
World War II
The French Revolution
Reunification
Napoleonic Wars

17. 4 What happened to Germany after World War II?
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4 What happened to Germany after World War II?

18. 5 Which country is a major influence on both Switzerland and Austria?
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5 Which country is a major influence on both Switzerland and Austria?