2. Journey to European Countries Virtual Field Trip

3. Southern Europe Spain Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics Click to hear the national anthem

4. The Pyrenees Mountains is a mountain chain that forms a border between France and Spain.Pyrenees Mountains NEXT

5. Spain is located in the Iberian Peninsula along with Portugal. NEXT

6. The Tagus River is the longest river in Spain.Tagus River NEXT

7. The Guadalquivir River is one of the few navigable rivers in Spain.Guadalquivir River NEXT

8. Navigation in the Guadalquivir River up to the Port of Seville also leads to a serious environmental problem due to the erosion this causes to the riverbanks within the National Park and to the dredging carried out in order to deepen the navigation canal. NEXT

9. Agriculture is important to Spain’s economy. Spain is one of the world’s leading producer of olive oil. NEXT

10. Madrid is the center of culture and trade. Capital City Madrid Language Castilian Religion Catholic TO ITALY

11. Southern Europe Italy Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics Click to hear the national anthem

12. Alps are the largest mountain system in Europe.Alps The Alps form a towering wall across northern Italy. The tallest of these mountains have only rocks and glaciers at their peaks. Melting snows from the Alps feed many of Italy's rivers. NEXT

13. Two small countries are within Italy San Marino Vatican City NEXT

14. The Apennines the name of a mountain range in Italy that extends from the Gulf of Genoa to the Strait of Messina, about 840 miles.Apennines NEXT

15. Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano. NEXT

16. The Po Valley, also called the North Italian Plain, is a broad plain that stretches between the Alps in the north and the Apennine mountains in the south.Po Valley NEXT

17. The city of Venice has been threatened by air and water pollution. NEXT

18. The Po River Valley Industrial and transportation centers near mineral deposits, coal and iron ore NEXT

19. Canals and rivers form an important transportation system in many parts of Europe. Boats called gondolas carry people throughout the city of Venice, Italy. NEXT

20. Rome is the birthplace of western democracy. Rome ruled the ancient Western world as the capital of the mighty Roman Empire. For hundreds of years, Rome was the supreme power of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. and the center of culture and trade.Rome Capital City Rome Language Italian Religion Catholic NEXT

21. Rome is the center of culture and trade. NEXT

22. The Colosseum, also called the Flavian Amphitheater, was the largest outdoor theater of ancient Rome. The Colosseum still ranks among the finest examples of Roman architecture and engineering, even though it survives only as a ruin. It stands near the center of modern Rome. NEXT

23. Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower at Pisa, Italy. It is famous for leaning 14 1/2 feet out of line when measured from the seventh story. It inclines because its foundation was built on unstable soil.Leaning Tower of Pisa NEXT

24. Saint Peter's Basilica, also called St. Peter's Church, in Vatican City, is the world's largest Christian church. It is the second church to stand above the crypt (tomb) believed to hold the body of Saint Peter, the first pope. It is built in the shape of a cross.Saint Peter's Basilica NEXT

25. Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The church regards the pope as its visible head and Jesus Christ as its invisible and supreme head.Pope TO GREECE

26. Southern Europe Greece Physical Characteristics Economic Characteristics Cultural Characteristics Click to hear the national anthem

27. The central mountain range, the rugged Pindus Mountains, forms the core of mainland Greece. Pindus Mountains NEXT

28. Most of Greece is located on the Balkan Peninsula. The Balkan Peninsula covers about 184,000 square miles. Balkan Peninsula NEXT

29. Plain of Attica Attica is a peninsula of continental Greece. The area of the region of Attica is 3,808 sq. km and its population (1991) is more than 3,500,000 inhabitants, which is 34% of the whole population of Greece. NEXT

30. Greece is a land of mountains and sea. Greece's mainland, the Peloponnesus Peninsula, is connected to the Isthmus of Corinth. NEXT

31. Crete is the largest island in Greece - the fifth largest in the Mediterranean NEXT

32. The Aegean Sea is located between the Greek peninsula on the west, and Turkey to the east. NEXT

33. Greece is one of the least developed economies in Europe.Greece is one of the least developed economies in Europe. The industry which contributes the most to the economy is the tourism industry and the shipping. Greece welcomes every year a number of tourists greater than the country’s total population and its shipping sector is the most important in the world. NEXT

34. Greece is the birthplace of western democracy. Greece is the center of culture and trade. Capital City Athens Language Greek Religion Greek Orthodox NEXT

35. The Parthenon is the most important and characteristic monument of the ancient Greek civilization and still remains its international symbol. It was dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the patron goddess of Athens. NEXT

36. Next Stop… Northern Europe