1. North, South, East, and West
Europe
North, South, East, and West
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2. Population

3. Why difference between East and West?
Per capita GDP, 2002
Why difference between East and West?

4. Population growth/decline

7. Ancient History
Greek & Roman Empires left a legacy to shape modern culture
Romance languages
Christianity
democracy
philosophy
art/drama

8. Imperialism/Colonialism
Imperialism- the policy of gaining control of a land or territory outside your own = colonies
Spain & Portugal launched the Age of Exploration.
France controlled most of W. Europe until Britain defeated them.
Britain then becomes the most powerful on the strength of their navy.

9. Nationalism and War
The rise of the modern states was in part due to nationalism.
Nationalism- the belief that one should be loyal to their nation or the people in which they share a common culture.
Patriotism is pride in one’s country. Nationalism is a more extreme view that one’s country is the best, and it has often led to war.
The race for colonial empire & the rise of nationalism led to WWI and WWII.
“Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.”
-Charles de Gaulle

10. The Cold War 1945- the end of WWII marks the beginning of the Cold War
Cold War is military and political tension between the USA & USSR, the new world leaders
Europe is divided into Communist (East – behind the Iron Curtain) & Free Europe (West).

11. Germany Germany is also divided.
East Germany falls under Soviet influence.
West Germany falls under U.S./allied influence.
The USSR occupies E. Europe for 40 years and sets up communist governments in each country = The Communist Bloc.
The Berlin Wall was Iron Curtain in physical form.

12. Eastern and Western Europe
Non-communist Europe is referred to as Western Europe.
These nations have more experience with democracy and capitalism and are developed.
Former communist countries are referred to as Eastern Europe, and some have been more successful in the transition out of communism than others.
These can be further divided …
After World War II, the world map cracked many times -- the number of countries rose to 192 today from 74 in and most dramatically in Europe since the fall of communism.

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14. North
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a city built on islands connected by bridges.
Wealthy, most developed (UN says Norway has world’s highest standard of living)
Mainly Protestant – the Reformation began in Germany
Nordic/Germanic languages (including English)
Generally left of center politically, nuclear families
Urban, densely populated

15. North
Mild climates (marine west coast) thanks to the warm North Atlantic Drift ocean current, although the northern extremities reach into the Arctic Circle
Includes:
Scandinavia – Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland (Vikings)
UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Inverness, Scotland

16. NORTHERN EUROPE $37,000 $38,200 $36,700 $59,500-strong economy + oil
GDP per capita
$36,700
$59,500-strong economy + oil

17. South Catholic (includes Rome)
Still developed, but less wealthy than the north
Romance languages
Generally right of center politically
Extended families
More rural/agrarian

18. South Mediterranean climates Includes: Italy Greece (orthodox) Spain
Portugal
France

19. Southern Europe
GDP per capita
$34,600
$33,300
$22,200
$31,400

20. West Protestant or Catholic Wealthy, developed Industrial and urban
Heidelberg
West
Protestant or Catholic
Wealthy, developed
Industrial and urban

21. West Moderate climates (humid continental), Alps Includes: Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Switzerland

22. WESTERN EUROPE $35,500 - Germany $40,400 - Austria
GDP per capita
$40,400 - Austria
$40,500 - Netherlands
$42,000 - Switzerland

23. East (Central)
Spis Castle, 13th century
(Greek, Russian, Eastern) Orthodox Christianity, Islam, atheist (communist legacy)
Mainly NIC/ transitional, poorer than the West (communist legacy)
More rural/ agrarian, very polluted (communist legacy)
Prague,
Czech Republic
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East (Central)
Continental climates (humid continental), rugged landscape
Includes:
Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia & Mont., Slovakia, Slovenia
East Europe could also be seen as including the former Soviet republics of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and Russia west of the Urals.
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25. Balkan/Central Europe
GDP per capita
$6,000
$10,100
$6,500
$10,800

26. Central/Eastern Europe
$12,200
GDP per capita
$17,400
$19,800
$12,900

27. NORTH
EAST/ CENTRAL
WEST
SOUTH

28. Orthodox
Protestant
Catholic
Sunni Islam

29. The European Union
After centuries of competition and conflict, Europe is now uniting.
What began as an economic union could become political and create The United States of Europe.