1. Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium
Frameworks 4.7
Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium
By D. Chappell

2. Frameworks in this PowerPoint
Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Germany, Netherlands and Belgium
4.7.2-Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water associated with Germany, Netherlands and Belgium
4.7.3-Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Germany, Netherlands and Belgium and how they are affected by climate
4.7.4-List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area

3. Germany

4. Regions in Germany
Northeast German Plain- it is also known as the region of the Young Drift. The north borders are paired up with the North and Baltic Sea, and the southern borders are against the Central Uplands of Germany. The major rivers in this area are: Rhine, Ems, Weser, Elbe, and Havel.
Central German Uplands- they are part of the Central European Uplands which stretches from France to the Czech Republic. It is mostly covered with forests, rifts, and valleys.
South German Scarplands- it is located in the southern German states of Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg. It is covered with escarpments (steep slopes or cliffs).

5. Regions of Germany cont.
Bavarian Alpine Foreland- it is between Bavarian, Swabia, and Baden-Wurttemberg to the west; and the Salzach River to the east. It is covered with plateaus and rolling foothills
North Sea and Baltic Sea- the North Sea is between Great Britain, Germany, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The Baltic Sea is located around the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Europe, and the Danish Islands

6. Facts about Germany
Even though people who live in Germany speak German, their dialects can be so different that two people would not know what the other person is saying
Like the U.S., each German state has their own famous food
Germany is also known as the “Land der Dichter und Denker” which translates to the “Country of Poets and Thinkers” because of the many famous poets like the Grimm brothers and scientists like Albert Einstein
Germany is very populated, but it is about the size of Montana

7. History of Germany
The country of Germany was, actually, 39 independent German States called the German League before Otto von Bismarck unified the states to make the country of Germany.
After World War I, Germany tried to become democratic republic, but it did not last long because of the rise of Hitler and his “Third Reich” party.
The person who made Germany a democrat republic was Konrad Adenauer in 1949 who was called the “George Washington” of West Germany, but communism started at the same time in East Germany which divided Germany into two parts for forty years.

8. Places to visit in Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle- it is known as a symbol of romantic architecture.
Cologne Cathedral- it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it was built in 1248.
The Berlin Wall- the original wall is torn down, but tourists could see the newly restored East Side Gallery which is a piece of the wall that was painted by artists from 21 countries; or go see a replica section of the wall in Bernauer Strasse.
Brandenburg Gate- it was built from 1789 to 1791, and when the Berlin Wall was built, no one could go through the gate for over 20 years.

9. Virtual Tours
Click on links below to see Berlin and monuments in Germany:

10. Climate in Germany
Mostly rain falls through the year, but the summer months are prone to heavier rain showers
The temperature in the summer can go as high as 95°F and the winter temperatures can go low as 5°Ff
May to September are the peak tourist months
January to April are the months which there are hardly any tourists
The best time to go skiing is from December to March

11. Reasons why people will and will not travel to the area
Will go
Will not go
Germany is full of culture and historical sites
Germany is also a great place to experience skiing
Germany has beautiful landscapes from forests to cliffs
The temperatures can get extremely cold
The prices of a hotel vary in each part of the country
The terrain can go from slopping valleys to rugged cliffs

12. Netherlands

13. Regions in the Netherlands
Northern Netherlands- it is made up of three different areas: Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe.
East Netherlands- it is made of two areas: Overijssel and Gelderland. Overijssel is the intersection of trade between Scandinavia and Germany.
Flevoland- it is usually called a “man-made miracle” because the region was made on the bottom of the Southern Sea that is not there anymore.
Utrecht- it is located in the middle of the Netherlands and it is the center point of sales, marketing, and logistics operations.
North Holland- it borders the North Sea and is mostly where the oil and gas industry thrives.

14. Regions in the Netherlands cont.
South Holland- it is the major location of international companies and governmental organizations.
North Brabant- it is the location of the world’s major port in Rotterdam.
Limburg- it is between Belgium and Germany and could have been made from one or the other.
Zeeland- it borders Belgium and the North Sea and it is a coastal region.

15. Facts about the Netherlands
The islands Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba in the Caribbean are part of the Netherlands
There are about 20 national parks
There are still 1,000 working windmills that pump water away because most of the Netherlands are below sea level
Clogs have been around for about 700 years
Dutch cheese is the world’s best cheese during the 2012 World Cheese Making Contest in the U.S.
The popular snack in the Netherlands is French fries dipped in mayonnaise
Rotterdam is the second largest port in the world
In Amsterdam, there are 1, 281 bridges
The village of Giethoorn is called the “Venice of the Netherlands” because it only has canals and waterways for transport

16. History of the Netherlands
The Dutch national anthem is the oldest in the world which was written in 1568, but was not recognized officially until 1932
Orange is the official color of the Netherlands because of the House of Orange who led the Dutch revolt against Spain in 1568
The nation did not get its independence until the Thirty Years’ War
Dutch explorers where the first ones to discover Australia and New Zealand
The Dutch were the first ones to introduce tea to Europe in 1610, and tea was not known in England until 1650
Indonesia stayed a Dutch colony until 1945
The country stayed neutral during World War I, but was taken over by the Germans in World War II

17. Places to Visit in the Netherlands
Keukenhof- the best place to visit in the Spring because it has the most beautiful spring gardens in the world; but the season only lasts from mid-March to mid-May.
Delft- it is one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands that is perfectly preserved, and is known around the world because of its blue pottery. A person can tour the Royal Dutch Delftware Factor to see how the blue pottery is made; also there is a church that holds the remains of William of Orange.
Utrecht- it has medieval castles and old world structures, and it has a moat circling the city. It is also the religious center of the Netherlands and has been since the 8 century.

18. Virtual Tours Click on links below to tour towns in the Netherlands:

19. Climate in the Netherlands
It has cool winters and mild summers, but rain and wind last all year.
March is the driest month in the year
July and August are the wettest months and the hottest
The tourist season starts in June and lasts until the end of August because it is the perfect time to enjoy boating down the canals and sit outside cafés right by the canals
The shoulder season lasts from March to May and September to October

20. Reasons why people will and will not travel to the area
Will Travel
Will Not Travel
It shares borders with France and Germany
There is a museum dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh
A person can travel by boat through most of the country
The Dutch people are considered rude
There is a possibility that there could be a flood
Some of the towns do not allow cars or trucks

21. Belgium

22. Regions in Belgium Flemish Region Brussels-Capital Region
Wallonia Region

23. Facts about Belgium French Fries came from Belgium
In Brussels Airport, it sells over 800 tons of chocolate each year
Oil painting was created by the Belgian van Eyck brothers in 1410
Boom, Belgium is where the largest electronic dance music festival in the world called Tomorrowland
Belgium people are the forth most money saving people in the whole world
Belgium is the home to more comic makers than any country in the world
Belgium is where the best festival in the world takes place called Rock Werchter which has won it six times.
Belgium has the world’s largest Sand Sculpture Festival with over 150 sand sculptures on display

24. History of Belgium
Napoleon was defeated in Waterloo, Belgium on June 18, 1815.
The founder of modern human anatomy is the famous Belgian Andreas Vesalius.
Belgium has 11 sites that are registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List including the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The saxophone was created in 1846 by Adolphe Sax.
The first color picture of in the National Geographic in 1914 was of a flower garden in Ghent, Belgium.
Belgium was where the first newspapers were printed in 1605

25. Places to Visit in Belgium
Brussels- it can be reached by air or on a bullet train from other countries. English is mostly spoken which will make it easier for tourists from England or the U.S. to understand the locals. NATO is located in this city with the Grand Place which was built in the 13th century and is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ghent-it is the third largest city in Belgium , but the town center is closed off to cars; however, a person could travel by a boat down a canal or bicycle. This city has a castle, an opera house, 18 museums, 100 churches, and over 400 historical buildings.
Spa- it is usually called the “Pearl of the Ardennes.” People have traveled it this city to its hot springs since the 14th century, and a trip to this place would not be complete without visiting Thermes de Spa where a person could get one of the many spa treatments; also this town holds the world’s first casino that was built in 1763.

26. Virtual Tours
Click on links below to tour Belgium and some of its towns and landmarks:

27. Climate in Belgium
The weather pattern is similar to Netherlands weather
In January, Belgium only gets two hours of sun and gets seven to eight hours of sun in June.
The winters are wet and cool with usual fog, but the summers are mild.
Belgium is small, but it has three distinct climatic regions: north, central, and southern

28. Climate in Belgium cont.
The North: it has similar weather to the Netherlands because it is close to the North Sea and the land is low-lying. It has mild winters and cool summers.
Central Belgium: it above sea level with a rolling countryside. The winters are a little bit colder than the rest, but the summers are warmer and wetter than the North with usual thunderstorms.
Southern Belgium: it is covered in forested hills known as the Ardennes which the altitude can vary from meters. The winters are colder than the other regions and snow can last more than fifty days.

29. Reasons why people will and will not travel to the area
Will Travel
Will Not Travel
To experience music like to other
The Notre Dame Cathedral
Flea markets galore all year long
There are no street signs
It is hard to find a place to exchange money
Belgians mostly speak French

30. References http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/germany-facts.html

31. References 2 http://www.factsofbelgium.com/