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1 Varied Lands and Varied Resources

2 16 independent countries make up region of Eastern Europe From Baltic Sea in north to Balkan Peninsula in south Eastern Europe four separate sub regions Central Europe Baltic States Western Balkans Eastern Balkans

3 Made up of: Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary All located in the center of Europe

4 Poland largest country in Central Europe Baltic Sea to the north Thousands of lakes in northern Poland Great European Plain covers northern and central Poland Vistula River cuts through central Poland Provides water for agricultural areas and transportation for industries

5 Rolling hills break up Great European Plain in south Carpathian mountains form southern border Home to variety of wildlife Brown bears Wolves Lynxes (a kind of wildcat)

6 Most people in Poland live in cities Work in service or manufacturing jobs Factories in Lodz and Katowice make machinery and steel Warsaw capital of Poland Large automobile factory Southwestern Poland coal mines ¼ of economy comes from agriculture

7 Pollution problems Burning coal Sometimes levels so high it s dangerous

8 Czech Republic borders Poland to southwest Economy based on: Steel Plastic Machinery Iron industries Also produce: Cement Textiles Wood and paper products Pottery

9 Prague capital of Czech Republic Popular for visitors Also popular Bohemian Forest Elbe River Sudety Mountains

10 Slovakia to southeast touches Czech Republic Carpathian and Tatra Mountains northeastern border Danube river part of Slovakia s southern border Slovakia some industries Agriculture largest part of economy Depends on fertile soil around Danube River for farming

11 Hungary More than 1,000 lakes and thermal springs Thermal springs sources of warm water bubble up from ground Tourists bathe and relax in springs for health Budapest Hungary s capital Sites of Central Europe

12 Lithuania, and Latvia, Estonia border the Baltic Sea Sometimes called the Baltic States Low-lying costal plain Cows graze on grass here Mild climate Thick forests cover interior of Baltic States Soil good for: Sugar beets, potatoes, and grain

13 Lithuania Farming, forestry, and fishing important to economy Largest of Baltic States Famous for amber tree sap that has hardened over thousands of years Found on shores of Baltic Sea Golden in color made into jewelry Nearly 90% of world s amber comes from Lithuania exported to other countries for centuries

14 Latvia Forests cover about 40% of land Home to: elk, deer, brown bears, and wolves Forests important to economy Latvia sells timber and wood products to other countries

15 Estonia Known from forests, waterways, and wildlife More than 1,400 lakes 10% of land area 800 islands in Baltic Sea Income from mining oil shale rock that produces oil when heated

16 Balkan Peninsula called Western Balkans Between Adriatic and Black Seas Balkan means mountain in Turkish Mountainous land Rocky shoreline of Adriatic Sea

17 Slovenia Northernmost country in Western Balkans ½ covered with forests Remaining land used to grow corps Limestone caverns and caves contrast green landscape

18 Croatia South and east of Slovenia Curved shape Long stretch of land along Adriatic coast Plannonian Plains change to rolling hills Give way to rocky Dinaric Alps

19 Bosnia and Herzegovina Fits in curve of Croatia Made up of forested mountains Southern part flat farmland Southwestern border Dinaric Alps

20 Yugoslavia East of Bosnia and Herzegovina Two republics Serbia Montenegro Eastern Europe s only fjord along Adriatic coast North flat South - mountainous

21 Only landlocked country in Western Balkans South of Yugoslavia Warm climate Ideal for growing: Fruit Rice Cotton Landscape rivers, mountains, forests

22 Albania Western neighbor to Macedonia Inland mountains not suitable for growing crops Along Adriatic coast farmers grow corn and fruit

23 Clustered around western shore of Black Sea Romania Bulgaria Moldova -62 miles from Black Sea coast

24 Danube River runs along boundary between Romania and Bulgaria Dniester and Prut form eastern and western boarders Keep land fertile Provide transportation

25 Mostly mountains Carpathians cut across Romania and become Transylvanian Alps Southeast land turns into flat plains Farmers grow variety of crops Romania rich in natural resources Gold Silver Lignite- soft brown coal

26 Lots of wildlife 60% of Europe s bears 40% of wolves 250 kinds of birds 90 kinds of fish near mouth of Danube Major stop for birds migrating from Africa to Asia

rolling lowlands Rise again Foothills of Balkan Mountains

27 Northern Bulgaria Danube River creates excellent farmland Balkan Mountains run through center of country Change to rolling lowlands Rise again Foothills of Balkan Mountains Valley of the Roses Fragrant flowers Oil used to make perfume

28 Smallest country in Eastern Balkans Mostly flat plains, gentle rolling hills Several rivers Rich soil Farmers grow corn, wheat, vegetables Factories produce consumer goods

29 1. What countries border the Czech Republic? 2. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the largest border? 3. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the smallest border? 4. What is the capital of the Czech Republic? 5. Name four places people like to visit in the Czech Republic.

30 1. What countries border the Czech Republic? Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland 2. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the largest border? Poland 3. With which of those countries does the Czech Republic share the smallest border? Slovakia 4. What is the capital of the Czech Republic? Prague 5. Name four places people like to visit in the Czech Republic. Prague, Bohemian Forest, Elbe River, and Sudety Mountains

31 Country Capital City 1. Austria 2. Brussels 3. Bulgaria 4. Nicosia 5. Czech Republic 6. Copenhagen 7. Estonia 8. Helsinki 9. France 10. Berlin 11. Greece 12. Budapest 13. Ireland

32 Country Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Capital City Vienna Brussels Sofia Nicosia Prague Copenhagen Tallinn Helsinki Paris Berlin Athens Budapest Dublin

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