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paris |
capital and largest city of france |
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amsterdam |
capital of the netherlands |
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The Hague |
seat of government in the netherlands |
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Brussels |
capital of Belgium, headquarters of many international organizations |
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cosmopolian |
characterized by many foreign infulences |
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what are the three groups that ruled France during its early history? |
Romans, franks, normans |
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how did napoloen bonaparte affect french history? |
He conquered most of europe creating a vast empire |
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How are the french alike? |
They share a common heritage, most speak french and are catholic |
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what are the names of the three benelux countries? |
Belguim, Netherlands, Luxembourg |
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How are the benelux countries alike? |
densly populated, lie at low elevations between larger stronger countries, have strong economies and democratic governments |
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northern european plain |
broad coastal plane that stretches from Atlantic coast into eastern Europe |
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North Sea |
Large body of water to the north of the region. |
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English Channel |
Narrow water way to the north of the region that separates West Central Europe from the United Kingdom. |
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Danube River |
One of the major rivers of the region (West Central Europe) |
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Rhine River |
One of the major rivers in the region (West Central Europe) |
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Navigable River |
River that is deep and wide enough for ships to use (West Central Europe) |
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What are 3 major land forms in West Central Europe? |
Planes, Uplands and Mountains
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What are the names of 3 mountain ranges in West Central Europe? |
Jura Mountains, Alps and Pyrenees
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What are the names of 2 important rivers in the region? Where are they? |
Danube and Rhine Rivers Germany
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Why is a mild climate a valuable resource for the region (West Central Europe) |
It's great for farm land |
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What are the energy resources of France, Germany and The Netherlands? |
France: Iron ore and coal Germany: Coal Netherlands: Natural gas
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In what way are the Alps an important resource for the region (West Central Europe)? |
Hiking and skiing |
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What are the countries that were members of the union by 1957 (European Union) |
France, Belgiam, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, and Italy |
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Which 3 European countries are islands? |
UK, Cyprus and Ireland |
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Which of the countries that became members of the European Union between 1995 and 2004 is the largest? |
Poland |
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What country is bordered by Germany, Belgiam and France? |
Luxembourg |
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How did the European Union benefit Europeans? |
Trade without duties/without taxes, No passport necessary when traveling in states, ,most used same currency:Euro |
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What does France and the benelux countries have in common? |
strong economies and rich cultural traditions |
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What has France been in it's history? |
a kingdom, colonial power, republic |
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what is France today? |
a farming and manufacturing center |
