France
The FRENCH sometimes called their country What?
Hexagon
SWITZERLAND and AUSTRIA are what kind of Countries?
neutral
When was the BERLIN wall torn down?
1989-1990
What is the nickname for the BENELUX?
low countries
Recession
an extended decline in business activity.
What is EUROPE'S busiest waterway?
Rhine River
How many official languages does SWITZERLAND have?
three
What are GERMANY'S three physical regions?
mountains, hills, plateaus, and flat lands
How many sq. miles does LUXEMBOURG cover?
9,090 sq. miles
strip mining
miners strip away the surface of the earth to lay bare the mineral deposits
Who is a famous painter in FRANCE?
Claude Monet
How many cantons does SWITZERLAND have?
26
GERMANY'S iron and steel is mostly produced where?
Ruhr Valley
What language do the WALLOON'S speak?
French
neutral
the same; even
What has played importation roles in FRENCH character?
language and culture
AUSTRIA'S borders were created at the end of what war?
WW1
What is GERMANY'S capital?
Berlin
What three languages are spoken in LUXEMBOURG?
French, German, Luxembourgish
dikes
embankments of earth and rock to hold back water
How many varieties of cheese does FRANCE have?
246
What is the most important form of agriculture in SWITZERLAND?
dairy farming
Who did GERMANY join with during WW1?
Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Which ethnic group has historically had more power in BELGIUM?
Walloons
Inflation
sharply rising prices