Post on 20-May-2015
4 European Countries4 European Countries
United United KingdomKingdom
GermanyGermany
RussiaRussia
Italy
United United KingdomKingdom
GermanyGermany
RussiaRussia
Italy
EQ: WHY are people attracted to certain regions to live?
EQ: WHY are people attracted to certain regions to live?
UNITED KINGDOMUNITED KINGDOM
U. K. U. K.
4 regions:
England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland
4 regions:
England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland
ENGLANDENGLAND
British Royal Guard British Royal Guard
BeefeatersBeefeaters
WalesWales
ScotlandScotland
North IrelandNorth Ireland
U.K. Population / LanguagesU.K. Population / Languages
Population: 60 million people live in the U.K.
Wales – 2.9 millions
Scotland – 5.1 million
North Ireland – 1.8 million
Fact: 90% of the UK’s people live in cities.
Languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Population: 60 million people live in the U.K.
Wales – 2.9 millions
Scotland – 5.1 million
North Ireland – 1.8 million
Fact: 90% of the UK’s people live in cities.
Languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
GovernmentGovernment
Parliamentary Democracy
The political leader is called the Prime Minister.
The UK also has a constitutional monarchy, in which the king or queen is the official head of state.
Parliamentary Democracy
The political leader is called the Prime Minister.
The UK also has a constitutional monarchy, in which the king or queen is the official head of state.
British Parliament BuildingBritish Parliament Building
Prime Minister – Gordon BrownPrime Minister – Gordon Brown
Queen Elizabeth of EnglandQueen Elizabeth of England
LocationLocation
Do you see
all the
ISLANDS??
Do you see
all the
ISLANDS??
English ChannelEnglish Channel
ResourcesResources
Major export: manufactured goods Natural resources: coal, petroleum, and
natural
gas
Major export: manufactured goods Natural resources: coal, petroleum, and
natural
gas
RUSSIARUSSIA
LocationLocation
Saint
Basil’s
Cathedral
is one of
Russia’s
most famous
buildings.
Saint
Basil’s
Cathedral
is one of
Russia’s
most famous
buildings.
Population / LanguagesPopulation / Languages
Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world, with 145.5 million people.
Most people live WEST of the Ural mountains, where the climate is mildest and the land is the most fertile. (see next slide)
Russian and local village languages
Russia is one of the most populous countries in the world, with 145.5 million people.
Most people live WEST of the Ural mountains, where the climate is mildest and the land is the most fertile. (see next slide)
Russian and local village languages
(population map) (population map)
GovernmentGovernment
Since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has moved away from a communist government.
Today Russia is a democracy, (a government in which people freely elect their leaders) AND
a federal republic (the power is divided between national and state governments)
Since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has moved away from a communist government.
Today Russia is a democracy, (a government in which people freely elect their leaders) AND
a federal republic (the power is divided between national and state governments)
President - Dmitry MedvedevPresident - Dmitry Medvedev
ClimateClimate
Western Russia has a continental climate. Summers are warm and rainy, while winters are cold and snowy.
Western Russia has a continental climate. Summers are warm and rainy, while winters are cold and snowy.
ClimateClimate
Northern Russia is a tundra and the land is frozen all year.
Siberia is a famous part of the Russian tundra.
Northern Russia is a tundra and the land is frozen all year.
Siberia is a famous part of the Russian tundra.
SiberiaSiberia
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
Major export: petroleum
Bauxite, coal, copper, fishing,
Major export: petroleum
Bauxite, coal, copper, fishing,
GERMANYGERMANY
Location Location
Do you see
the LAND on
sides?
Do you see
the small
peninsula
on top?
Do you see
the LAND on
sides?
Do you see
the small
peninsula
on top?
Population / LanguagePopulation / Language
Germany has 82.6
million people. Because of its rivers
and fertile land, Germany’s
northern plain has many
cities and towns.
People speak German.
Germany has 82.6
million people. Because of its rivers
and fertile land, Germany’s
northern plain has many
cities and towns.
People speak German.
The Rhine RiverThe Rhine River
The Rhine River
Has a HUGE impact
on Germany’s
cities, population,
economy and
Transportation.
The Rhine River
Has a HUGE impact
on Germany’s
cities, population,
economy and
Transportation.
GovernmentGovernment
Federal Republic (US and Russia)in which the national and state governments share power.
Chancellor - chosen by the parliament and is the real head of government.
President - serves as head of state, but only has ceremonial powers.
Federal Republic (US and Russia)in which the national and state governments share power.
Chancellor - chosen by the parliament and is the real head of government.
President - serves as head of state, but only has ceremonial powers.
President and ChancellorPresident and Chancellor
President:
Horst Köhler
President:
Horst Köhler
Chancellor:
Angela Merkel
Chancellor:
Angela Merkel
ClimateClimate
Because of its mountainous landscape, Germany has a cool climate. Part of the Alps are in the South.
Because of its mountainous landscape, Germany has a cool climate. Part of the Alps are in the South.
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
The Ruhr ranks (in west Germany) has one of the WORLD’s LARGEST deposits of coal and iron ore.
Black Forest is a huge producer of timber.
The Ruhr ranks (in west Germany) has one of the WORLD’s LARGEST deposits of coal and iron ore.
Black Forest is a huge producer of timber.
ITALYITALY
LocationLocation
Do you see
the funny
Peninsula?
Do you see
How close it
is to Africa?
Do you see
the funny
Peninsula?
Do you see
How close it
is to Africa?
PopulationPopulation
Italy has 57.2 million people.
About 70% of the population live in towns and cities.
More than 90% of Italians work in manufacturing and service industries.
Italy has 57.2 million people.
About 70% of the population live in towns and cities.
More than 90% of Italians work in manufacturing and service industries.
LanguagesLanguages
The people of Italy speak Italian
(which developed from Latin, the language of ancient Rome)
Italian is closely related to French and Spanish
The people of Italy speak Italian
(which developed from Latin, the language of ancient Rome)
Italian is closely related to French and Spanish
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
Major export: metal
coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable land
Major export: metal
coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable land
GovernmentGovernment
After WWII, Italy became a democratic government, although it is not stable.
Many political parties exist in Italy, and no single party has been strong enough to gain control alone.
Italy is unique because often two or more political parties work together to run the country.
After WWII, Italy became a democratic government, although it is not stable.
Many political parties exist in Italy, and no single party has been strong enough to gain control alone.
Italy is unique because often two or more political parties work together to run the country.
President – Giorgio NapolitanoPresident – Giorgio Napolitano
ClimateClimate
Most of Italy has a mild climate of sunny summers and rainy winters.
In spring and summer, hot dry winds called siroccos blow across Italy from North Africa.
Most of Italy has a mild climate of sunny summers and rainy winters.
In spring and summer, hot dry winds called siroccos blow across Italy from North Africa.
4 European Countries…..4 European Countries…..
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
GermanyGermany
RussiaRussia
ItalyWhich one would you live in?
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
GermanyGermany
RussiaRussia
ItalyWhich one would you live in?