Geography of Western and Central

Europe

Population: Germany has the

largest population in Europe.

2nd smallest continent but the 2nd highest/densely populated

Population distribution is related to physical

geography

The population in Europe is in decline- there are more people dying than being born.

NaturalResources:

Natural Gas Hydroelectric power

Nuclear power Sea Food Oil Coal

Languages: Europe recognizes 23 official languages!◦49% of people speak

English◦28% Spanish◦15% French

Legacy of the Roman Empire:

City States (like the Vatican City- independent state within Rome),

Complex transportation routes (autobahn).

IndustrialRevolution:

First place it happened.

Industrial Revolution lead to urbanization

The most environmental damage- acid rain.

Agriculture: Barley, Oats, Potatoes, Rye, Citrus, Dates, Figs, Olives, and beets.

Scandinavia is made up of:

DenmarkSwedenFinlandNorway

UK or UnitedKingdom is madeup of:

Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)

+Northern Ireland