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Introduction
16 independent countries make up region of Eastern Europe From Baltic Sea in north to Balkan Peninsula in
south Eastern Europe – four separate sub
regions Central Europe Baltic States Western Balkans Eastern Balkans
Central Europe
Made up of: Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary
All located in the center of Europe
Central Europe
Poland – largest country in Central Europe Baltic Sea to the north Thousands of lakes in northern Poland Great European Plain covers northern and
central Poland Vistula River cuts through central Poland
Provides water for agricultural areas and transportation for industries
Central Europe
Rolling hills break up Great European Plain in south
Carpathian mountains form southern border Home to variety of wildlife
Brown bears Wolves Lynxes (a kind of wildcat)
Central Europe
Most people in Poland live in cities Work in service or manufacturing jobs
Factories in Lodz and Katowice make machinery and steel
Warsaw – capital of Poland Large automobile factory
Southwestern Poland – coal mines ¼ of economy comes from agriculture
Central Europe
Czech Republic – borders Poland to southwest Economy based on:
Steel Plastic Machinery Iron industries
Also produce: Cement Textiles Wood and paper products Pottery
Central Europe
Prague – capital of Czech Republic Popular for visitors Also popular
Bohemian Forest Elbe River Sudety Mountains
Central Europe
Slovakia– to southeast touches Czech Republic
Carpathian and Tatra Mountains northeastern border
Danube river part of Slovakia’s southern border
Slovakia – some industries Agriculture largest part of economy
Depends on fertile soil around Danube River for farming
Central Europe
Hungary More than 1,000 lakes and thermal springs
Thermal springs – sources of warm water – bubble up from ground Tourists bathe and relax in springs for health
Budapest – Hungary’s capital Sites of Central Europe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFUlp6-ZqFM
The Baltic States
Lithuania, and Latvia, Estonia – border the Baltic Sea Sometimes called the Baltic States Low-lying costal plain
Cows graze on grass here Mild climate Thick forests cover interior of Baltic States Soil good for:
Sugar beets, potatoes, and grain
The Baltic States
Lithuania Farming, forestry, and fishing – important to
economy Largest of Baltic States Famous for amber – tree sap that has
hardened over thousands of years Found on shores of Baltic Sea Golden in color – made into jewelry Nearly 90% of world’s amber comes from
Lithuania – exported to other countries for centuries
The Baltic States
Latvia Forests cover about 40% of land
Home to: elk, deer, brown bears, and wolves Forests important to economy
Latvia sells timber and wood products to other countries
The Baltic States
Estonia Known from forests, waterways, and wildlife
More than 1,400 lakes 10% of land area 800 islands in Baltic Sea Income from mining oil shale – rock that
produces oil when heated
Western Balkans
Balkan Peninsula called Western Balkans Between Adriatic and Black Seas
Balkan means – mountain in Turkish Mountainous land Rocky shoreline of Adriatic Sea
Western Balkans
Slovenia Northernmost country in Western Balkans
½ covered with forests Remaining land used to grow corps Limestone caverns and caves contrast green
landscape
Western Balkans
Croatia South and east of Slovenia Curved shape Long stretch of land along Adriatic coast Plannonian Plains change to rolling hills
Give way to rocky Dinaric Alps
Western Balkans
Bosnia and Herzegovina Fits in curve of Croatia
Made up of forested mountains Southern part – flat farmland Southwestern border – Dinaric Alps
Western Balkans
Yugoslavia East of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Two republics Serbia Montenegro
Eastern Europe’s only fjord along Adriatic coast North – flat South - mountainous
Macdeonia
Only landlocked country in Western Balkans
South of Yugoslavia Warm climate Ideal for growing:
Fruit Rice Cotton
Landscape – rivers, mountains, forests
Western Balkans
Albania Western neighbor to Macedonia Inland mountains – not suitable for growing
crops Along Adriatic coast – farmers grow corn and
fruit
Eastern Balkins
Clustered around western shore of Black Sea
Romania Bulgaria Moldova -62 miles from Black Sea coast
Eastern Balkans
Danube River runs along boundary between Romania and Bulgaria
Dniester and Prut form eastern and western boarders Keep land fertile Provide transportation
Eastern Balkans
Mostly mountains Carpathians cut across Romania and
become Transylvanian Alps Southeast – land turns into flat plains Farmers grow variety of crops Romania – rich in natural resources
Gold Silver Lignite- soft brown coal
Eastern Balkins - Romania
Lots of wildlife 60% of Europe’s bears 40% of wolves 250 kinds of birds 90 kinds of fish near mouth of Danube
Major stop for birds migrating from Africa to Asia
Bulgaria
Northern Bulgaria – Danube River creates excellent farmland
Balkan Mountains run through center of country
Change to rolling lowlands Rise again Foothills of Balkan Mountains
Valley of the Roses Fragrant flowers
Oil used to make perfume
Moldova
Smallest country in Eastern Balkans Mostly flat plains, gentle rolling hills Several rivers
Rich soil Farmers grow corn, wheat, vegetables Factories produce consumer goods
Czech Republic
1. What countries border the Czech Republic?
2. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the largest border?
3. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the smallest border?
4. What is the capital of the Czech Republic?
5. Name four places people like to visit in the Czech Republic.
Czech Republic
1. What countries border the Czech Republic? Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland
2. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the largest border? Poland
3. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the smallest border? Slovakia
4. What is the capital of the Czech Republic? Prague
5. Name four places people like to visit in the Czech Republic. Prague, Bohemian Forest, Elbe River, and Sudety Mountains
European Union: Countries and its Capital Cities
Country Capital City
1. Austria
2. Brussels
3. Bulgaria
4. Nicosia
5. Czech Republic
6. Copenhagen
7. Estonia
8. Helsinki
9. France
10. Berlin
11. Greece
12. Budapest
13. Ireland
14. Rome
15. Latvia
16. Vilnius
17. Luxembourg
18. Valletta
19. Netherlands
20. Warsaw
21. Portugal
22. Bucharest
23. Slovakia
24. Ljubljana
25.Spain
26. Stockholm
27. United Kingdom
European Union: Countries and its Capital Cities
Country Capital City
Austria Vienna
Belgium Brussels
Bulgaria Sofia
Cyprus Nicosia
Czech Republic Prague
Denmark Copenhagen
Estonia Tallinn
Finland Helsinki
France Paris
Germany Berlin
Greece Athens
Hungary Budapest
Ireland Dublin
Italy Rome
Latvia Riga
Lithuania Vilnius
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Malta Valletta
Netherlands Amsterdam
Poland Warsaw
Portugal Lisbon
Romania Bucharest
Slovakia Bratislava
Slovenia Ljubljana
Spain Madrid
Sweden Stockholm
United Kingdom London
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