1. Germany
vs.
Italy
SS6G10(b) The student will compare how location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution of the Germany and Italy affects where people live and how they trade.

2. About live in the capital city of . It is .
Germany
Italy
Italy attracts millions of tourists every year because of its spectacular scenery, beautiful weather, and fascinating history and culture. in
is the capital.
live in Rome.
About
live in the capital city of
. It is .

3. Location Germany Italy Germany is located in . Italy is located in
and comprises the
Italian Peninsula and
including the two largest, Sicily and Sardinia.

4. Climate Germany Italy Germany has a with
. Extreme weather conditions do not occur very often.
The climate in Italy is
with .
Mountains cover about
Spring in Germany
Summer in Italy

5. Farmland Germany Italy
The mild climate is good for Germany’s agriculture industry, which .
Germany
, Italy’s most valuable crop, are often grown along
. Italian grapes have made Italy .
Northern Italy produces the best grapes.
Rich soil and plenty of water make northern Italy the
“ ”,

6. Natural Resources Germany Italy Enormous deposits of
and found in the Ruhr region fuel a huge manufacturing industry known for steel production, automobiles, building materials, and many other items.
Italy has
, and
for industry.

7. Economics Germany Italy is the country’s most important industry.
It is a , with
and the
is the country’s
most important industry.

8. Most Germans live in the cities and towns of . The area in Germany.
Where people live
Germany
Italy
Most Germans live in the cities and towns of
. The
area in Germany.
of Italians live in the northern part of the country, home to most of Italy’s industry and agriculture.