European Countries
What two countries form the Iberian peninsula?
Spain and Portugal
What range of mountains creates a border between Europe and Asia?
Ural Mountains
What is Europe's common currency?
Euro
The British Isles are noted for their fine woolen products. What animal is used to get these products?
Sheep, goats
What is largest religious denomination in Europe?
Roman Catholic
Europe is the ________ smallest continent in the world, only the continent of ____________________ is smaller.
2nd; Australia
What mountain range divides Europe into two major climate zones?
The Alps
WHat countries have a large forestry industry?
Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Russia
Where do storks live in Europe?
Low Countries: Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg
Also Scandanavia
What ancient Greek poet was from Europe?
Homer
What were his 2 famous works?
What year did Europe's population start declining?
2000
How many peninsulas are in Europe?
DD: Name the peninsulas
6
Scandinavian, Jutland, Iberian, Italian, Balkan, Crimean
What two countries produce a variety of cork products?
Spain and Portugal
What animals are found in the Pyrenees and Alps Mountain Ranges?
Chamois and ibex
What type of dance was made famous in Vienna?
The Waltz
What three countries are famous for their fine cheeses?
Belgium, Denmark, and France
What sea is located east of the United Kingdom, and west of Denmark?
North Sea
What are the two organizations that Europe created to improve trade of their resources?
European Union and European Free Trade Association
What animal is used for transportation in Russia?
Reindeer
What is the name of the minority ethnic group from Albania that live in Italy?
Arbereshe
What country is surrounded by France, Italy, Austria, and Germany?
Switzerland
What is Europe's highest point and from what mountain range?
Mount Elbrus; Caucasus
What are the 4 major agricultural crops grown in the Mediterranean regions of Europe?
Wheat , olives, grapes, and citrus fruits
What is Europe's most famous animal?
Loch Ness Monster
Which European country has 4 official languages?
Name those languages
Switzerland
French, German, Italian, and Romansh