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40 Cards in this Set
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France is close in size to what US state?
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Texas
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What country in Western Europe is the 2nd most populous in the region?
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France
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westernmost nation in region; 60 million people.
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France
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what nation is the leading agricultural producer?
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France
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This nation rules supreme in design, production, retailing of luxury goods and fashion and cuisine is world renown.
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France
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This is the most populous nation and largest economy.
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Germany
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autobahn
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germany
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Were two separate nations during the cold war and the Berlin wall was up for 28 years to separate E and W berlin
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East and West Germany
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East and West Germany was reunited in what year?
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1990
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what is the industrial heart of Germany?
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Ruhr Valley in nw part of country
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What fuels Germany's industry?
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low grade coal
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Germany faces environmental problems because of what?
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emissions from coal burning utilities.
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Alpine States include: (3)
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Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein.
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Famous for Alpine Beauty and picturesque qualities.
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Switzerland
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One of the most prosperous alpine states, with highly skilled work force, strong currency and secretive banking.
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Switzerland
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Have harnessed hydro power and nuclear power to fuel precision industry.
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Switzerland
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What three things make up the bulk of Swiss exports?
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Machine instruments, watches, and diesel engines.
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This alpine state is known for fierce independence and strict neutrality.
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Switzerland
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joined UN in 2002
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Switzerland
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this alpine nation was at the center of both world wars. were among losers but emerged as a modern, prosperous nation.
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Austria
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A leader in forest mgmt. and uses hydro power to fuel fire machine and chemical industries.
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Austria
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set high in Alps and lies btwn Switzerland and Austria.
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Liechtenstein
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has an economy focused on industry, financial services and tourism (picturesque castles among mtns)
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Liechtenstein
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What 3 countries are known as the Low Lying countries or the Benelux countries?
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Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium.
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averages below 40' above sea level,and much of country is below sea level.
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Netherlands
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literally means "low lands"
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Netherlands
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what really defines the Netherlands is water. since 2/5 of the nation is below sea level, most of Dutch history is about _______ _____________.
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flood prevention
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What is Europe's largest port?
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Rotterdam
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Holland is a major producer and exporter of _____ & _________.
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food & flowers
Edam and Gouda cheese are famous. |
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This nation has French-speaking Walloons in the south and Dutch-speaking Flemings in the north.
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Belgium
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NATO and Eu are both headquartered in:
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Brussels
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hilly plateau with lush forests and rushing streams.
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Luxembourg
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This country is about the size of Rhode Island.
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Luxembourg
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This country has a modern, high growth economy.
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Luxembourg
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Netherlands is cradled around what was once a shallow inland sea called:
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the Zuider Zee
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At the mouth of Zuider Zee the ______ built dams to cut off from the North Sea forming a lake called ______.
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Dutch; Isselmeer
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what was the result of the terrible flood in 1953?
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a cutting edge system of dikes and dams were constructed.
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seat of govt, primary expression of national pride and culture, rich in historical and cultural treasures.
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Paris, France
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Prime location at confluence of Rhone, Saone rivers, 2nd only to Paris in population and economic clout.
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Lyons, France
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historic port on Garonne river, a major cultural center and heart of one of the most important wine producing regions in the world.
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Bordeaux, France
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