1. BALTIC STATES & CENTRAL EUROPE

2. EASTERN EUROPE Dominated by the USSR until 1990 Europe’s Poorest Region Still influenced by Russia political and economic instability common

3. THE BALTIC STATES LITHUANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA, Traditionally a Farming Region Fishing & shipping on the Baltic Sea

4. Estonia Population: 1,313,271 – 70% urban Mainly influenced by Finland, Sweden and Germany Large oil shale & limestone deposits, & forests Food, construction, & electronic industries Developed country with an advanced, high- income economy

5. Latvia Population: 1,997,500 Long tradition of conservation Largely covered by forests Even mix of Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox Christian Religion Largely Agricultural

6. Lithuania Population: 2,893,336 Shifting towards a knowledge-based economy 77% Roman Catholic Religion One of the fastest growing economies in Europe. predominantly flat, forests cover 30% of the country.

7. CENTRAL EUROPE  CZECH REPUBLIC  SLOVAKIA  HUNGARY  POLAND

8. Poland Population: 38,483,957 4th most forested country in Europe. Has a large number of private farms in its agricultural sector. Tourism contributes significantly to Poland's economy Gdańsk Shipyard is unmatched in the region.

9. CZECH REPUBLIC  Region’s most westernized country  Known for ornate castles, native beers and long history  Traditionally known as "Bohemia“  5th most environmentally conscious country in the world  Population: 10,644,842

10. Slovakia  Less Developed, More Rural than Czech Republic  Population: 5,415,949  Industry plays an important role in the economy.  Tourism is important  Largest producer of cars per capita

11. Hungary  Landlocked; strategic location  Culture reflects Roman, Turkish, Slavic and Magyar influences.  Population: 9,897,541 – 69% urban  Mostly a fertile plain lying east of the Danube River

12. REVIEW QUIZ E5 Write the best answers to the following questions. Use your notes for help.

13. REVIEW QUIZ E5 1 The Baltic states are traditionally a ________ region.

14. REVIEW QUIZ E5 2 Central Europe’s most westernized country is __________________

15. REVIEW QUIZ E5 3 Poland is the 4 th most ______ country in Europe.

16. REVIEW QUIZ E5 4 What natural feature do Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have in common?

17. REVIEW QUIZ E5 5 The _____________ is traditionally known as Bohemia.