west central europe
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West Central Europe
Geographic features
• West-Central European countries are all located on the European mainland.
• The Northern European Plain makes up the northern part of the region and provides the region’s best farmland.
Why do you think West Central Europe has a greater area of usable farmland than Russia?
• Several of the region’s rivers are navigable.– A navigable river
is one that is deep and wide enough for ships to use
– Two important rivers are the Danube and the Rhine.
Why do major cities develop along navigable waterways?
• The navigable rivers in West Central Europe are important for trade and transportation.
• West Central Europe’s climate is beneficial to farming
• Mild temperatures, plenty of rain, and rich soil have led to productive farming
How does this differ from Russia’s climate?
Resources
• Coal, oil, and uranium have helped certain areas of West-Central Europe by allowing successful energy production in the region
France
• Capital= Paris• Language= French• Economy– top agricultural producer – major crops= wheat and grapes– Major exporter of goods like perfumes and wines– Tourism is important
Landmarks in France
Louvre (Art Museum)- Paris, France
Eiffel Tower- Paris, France
Landmarks in France
Notre Dame- Paris, France
French Rivera
Netherlands• Capital= Amsterdam• Language= Dutch• Economy– Agriculture is
important– Cheese and flowers
(tulips) are important exports
Dutch Landmarks
Polders= drained land that has been pumped from sea water and is protected by dams
Belgium
• Capital= Brussels• Language= Flemish (northern) and French
(southern)• Economy– Major exports= diamonds, chocolate, lace, and
cheese
Belgian landmarks
Brussels= headquarters for European Union
Luxembourg
• Capital= Luxembourg• Language= French or German• Economy– One of the world’s highest standards of living– Major banking center– Important steel producer
Luxembourg Geography
• Forested, hilly country that is smaller than Rhode Island
Germany
• Capital= Berlin• Language= German• Economy– Europe’s largest economy– Based on industry like
chemicals, engineering, steel, and cars
German landmarksNeuschwanstein Castle
German landmarks
Town square in Munich
Austria
• Capital= Vienna• Language= German• Economy– Service industries, like banking, are important– Tourism is also important
Austrian landmarks
Mozart’s cathedral in Salzburg, Austria
The Sound of Music was filmed here!
Austrian Geography
The Alps cover ¾ of Austria
Switzerland
• Capital= Bern• Languages= German and French• Economy– Banking is very important– Also famous for its banks, watches, chocolates,
and cheeses.
Swiss Landmarks
Lake Lucerne
Journey to Mt. Pilatus
View from Mt. Pilatus
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