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Section 1: The British Isles
Section 2: France
Section 3: The Benelux Countries
Section 4: Scandinavia
CHAPTER 14
Northern and Western Europe
SECTION 1
The British Isles
Question:What are the similarities and differences between the cultures of Ireland and Great Britain?
SECTION 1
The British Isles
Ireland and Great Britain—Similar CulturesIreland and Great Britain—Similar Cultures
• republic• predominantly
Roman Catholic• some Gaelic
speakers
• constitutional monarchy
• predominantly Protestant
• democratic governments
• English predominant language
• similar social life, sports
Ireland Great Britain
SECTION 2
France
Question:What major issues and challenges does France face today?
SECTION 2
France
Issues and Challenges Facing France Today
government’s influence over the
economy
integrating increasing numbers of new immigrants into French society
relations with former colonies, problems
with overseas
departments
SECTION 3
The Benelux Countries
Question:What are the characteristics of the major cities and economies of the Benelux countries?
SECTION 3
The Benelux Countries
The Benelux CountriesThe Benelux Countries
Major CitiesBelgium: Brussels,
headquarters of EU and NATONetherlands: Amsterdam, capital; Rotterdam, busy
seaport; The Hague, Dutch Parliament, International Court
of JusticeLuxembourg: none listed
EconomyBelgium: industry, agriculture,
international business, diamond cutting, carpets, chocolate
Netherlands: agriculture (dairy and flowers), diversified
activities, many exports, natural gas
Luxembourg: steel, international banking
SECTION 4
Scandinavia
Question:What cultural characteristics do the Scandinavian countries share?
SECTION 4
Scandinavia
mostly Lutheran Protestants
languages closely related (except Finnish)
democratic systems of government
healthy, well-educated populations
long life spans and low birthrates
mostly urban populations
Scandinavia
1. How did Britain control a vast empire? How is it tied to former colonies today?
2. How has Ireland’s economy changed in recent years? How have these changes influenced migration?
3. What features make Paris the primate city of France?
4. What are Belgium’s two language regions?5. How is the population of Scandinavian countries
distributed with regard to cities?
1. How did Britain control a vast empire? How is it tied to former colonies today?
2. How has Ireland’s economy changed in recent years? How have these changes influenced migration?
3. What features make Paris the primate city of France?
4. What are Belgium’s two language regions?5. How is the population of Scandinavian countries
distributed with regard to cities?
CHAPTER 14
Chapter Wrap-Up