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Western Europe

Western Europe The Low Countries: The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg France Germany Switzerland Austria

The Low Countries The Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg

The Netherlands Official Language: Dutch Capital: Amsterdam Currency: Euro (€) Government: Constitutional monarchy Use dikes to reclaim land from the sea (polders). Much of the country is at or below sea level Amsterdam is a leading city in the diamond industry The World Court is located at The Hague

Belgium Official Language: Dutch, French, German Capital: Brussels Currency: Euro (€) Government: Constitutional monarchy

Luxembourg Official Language: Luxembourgish, French, German Capital: Luxembourg Currency: Euro (€) Government: Constitutional monarchy

France Official Language: French Capital: Paris Major Cities: Lyon, Nice, Marsielles, Toulouse, Currency: Euro (€) Government: democracy Law based on: Napoleonic Code & Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

France France is famous for its food & wine. Many important contributions in Art, Literature, & Architecture. Louvre Museum is world famous Also a leader in science & medicine Major Events: The French Revolution (1789) Napoleonic Wars (1799-1814) World Wars I & II

Germany Official Language: German Capital: Berlin Major Cities: Hamburg, Münich, Leipzig, Dresden, Currency: Euro (€) Government: parliamentary democracy Legislative Body: Bundestag

Germany Germany is well known for food & beer Germany is a highly industrialized country Worlds 4th largest economy Many contributions in Art, Literature, & Architecture. Germany is known for its scholarship & hard work ethic. German History: Holy Roman Empire 800-1806 Reformation (1517-1648) Prussian Dominance (ruled by the Kaiser) German Unification 1864-1871 (led by Otto von Bismark) World War I & II & Cold War (Germany divided) Fall of Communism 1989-1990 (German Reunification) 10

Switzerland and Austria Both are German Influenced Switzerland is also influenced by Italy and France. Alps- In Western Austria and all of Switzerland.

Switzerland and Austria Switzerland Banking & Financial Leader Key figure in international politics Major cities: Geneva & Zürich Cantons: the 26 states that makeup Switzerland Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF) Austria Capital: Vienna Austro-Hungarian Empire ended after WW I Many contributions in music, art, architecture & science 12

REVIEW QUIZ E3 Write the best answers to the following questions. Use your notes for help.

1 Which countries make up the Low Countries? REVIEW QUIZ E3 1 Which countries make up the Low Countries?

2 The term for land reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands is: REVIEW QUIZ E3 2 The term for land reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands is:

3 Which is NOT a major event in the history of France? REVIEW QUIZ E3 3 Which is NOT a major event in the history of France? World War II The French Revolution Reunification Napoleonic Wars

4 What happened to Germany after World War II? REVIEW QUIZ E3 4 What happened to Germany after World War II?

5 Which country is a major influence on both Switzerland and Austria? REVIEW QUIZ E3 5 Which country is a major influence on both Switzerland and Austria?