France
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
Name all four Regions of the United Kingdom
England, Scottland, Wales, & Northern Ireland
Which Germany was communist between 1949-1990?
East Germany
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
If countries don't have direct access to an ocean or sea, then they are called what?
Landlocked
Other than being located in the Northern European plain, what other reason does France have such great crops?
Nutrient rich rivers
What 2 things allowed the United Kingdom to build a vast empire?
A strong economy,
A powerful navy
What is the capital city of Germany?
Berlin
What agricultural good are the Dutch most known for?
Tulips
What river is the city of Vienna (Austria's capital) located on?
The Danube River
What mountain range lies directly south of France?
The Pyrenees
What type of government is the UK now and what did it used to be?
Now: Constitutional Monarchy
Before: Absolute Monarchy
Germany is the _____ biggest country in Europe (by population)
2nd (Only behind Russia)
What language do they speak in Wallonia Belgium? AND what language do they speak in Flanders Belgium?
Wallonia= French
Flanders= Flemish
What country has largely influenced both Switzerland and Austria?
Germany
What type of government is France today?
A Republic
What is a colony?
Lands forcibly controlled and owned by another nation
What are the 3 major issues facing Germany today?
Pollution,
an aging population,
Eastern Germany lagging behind the West in many areas and is generally poorer even today.
Luxembourg earns most of its income from services such as _____________
Banking
Name one export the Swiss are known for:
It is famous for its banks, watches, and other precision devices (like knives), chocolate, and cheese.
What is the official animal of France?
The Rooster
What is the only country the United Kingdom shares a border with by land? You must get the name exact!
Republic of Ireland
How many countries does Germany border?
Nine
which term means a city that is characterized by many foreign influences? (Hint: It is used to describe Brussels)
Cosmopolitan
List all four official languages spoken in Switzerland.
German
French
Romansh
Italian