Varied Lands and Varied Resources. 16 independent countries make up region of Eastern Europe From Baltic Sea in north to Balkan Peninsula in south.

EASTERN EUROPEVaried Lands and Varied

Resources

Introduction

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

Central Europe

Made up of: Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary

All located in the center of Europe

Central Europe

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

Central Europe

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)

Central Europe

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

Central Europe

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

Central Europe

Czech Republic – borders Poland to southwest Economy based on:

Steel Plastic Machinery Iron industries

Also produce: Cement Textiles Wood and paper products Pottery

Central Europe

Prague – capital of Czech Republic Popular for visitors Also popular

Bohemian Forest Elbe River Sudety Mountains

Central Europe

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

Central Europe

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFUlp6-ZqFM

The Baltic States

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

The Baltic States

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

The Baltic States

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

The Baltic States

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

Western Balkans

Balkan Peninsula called Western Balkans Between Adriatic and Black Seas

Balkan means – mountain in Turkish Mountainous land Rocky shoreline of Adriatic Sea

Western Balkans

Slovenia Northernmost country in Western Balkans

½ covered with forests Remaining land used to grow corps Limestone caverns and caves contrast green

landscape

Western Balkans

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

Western Balkans

Bosnia and Herzegovina Fits in curve of Croatia

Made up of forested mountains Southern part – flat farmland Southwestern border – Dinaric Alps

Western Balkans

Yugoslavia East of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Two republics Serbia Montenegro

Eastern Europe’s only fjord along Adriatic coast North – flat South - mountainous

Macdeonia

Only landlocked country in Western Balkans

South of Yugoslavia Warm climate Ideal for growing:

Fruit Rice Cotton

Landscape – rivers, mountains, forests

Western Balkans

Albania Western neighbor to Macedonia Inland mountains – not suitable for growing

crops Along Adriatic coast – farmers grow corn and

fruit

Eastern Balkins

Clustered around western shore of Black Sea

Romania Bulgaria Moldova -62 miles from Black Sea coast

Eastern Balkans

Danube River runs along boundary between Romania and Bulgaria

Dniester and Prut form eastern and western boarders Keep land fertile Provide transportation

Eastern Balkans

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

Eastern Balkins - Romania

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

Bulgaria

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

Moldova

Smallest country in Eastern Balkans Mostly flat plains, gentle rolling hills Several rivers

Rich soil Farmers grow corn, wheat, vegetables Factories produce consumer goods

Czech Republic

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.

Czech Republic

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

European Union: Countries and its Capital Cities

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

14. Rome

15. Latvia

16. Vilnius

17. Luxembourg

18. Valletta

19. Netherlands

20. Warsaw

21. Portugal

22. Bucharest

23. Slovakia

24. Ljubljana

25.Spain

26. Stockholm

27. United Kingdom

European Union: Countries and its Capital Cities

Country Capital City

Austria Vienna

Belgium Brussels

Bulgaria Sofia

Cyprus Nicosia

Czech Republic Prague

Denmark Copenhagen

Estonia Tallinn

Finland Helsinki

France Paris

Germany Berlin

Greece Athens

Hungary Budapest

Ireland Dublin

Italy Rome

Latvia Riga

Lithuania Vilnius

Luxembourg Luxembourg

Malta Valletta

Netherlands Amsterdam

Poland Warsaw

Portugal Lisbon

Romania Bucharest

Slovakia Bratislava

Slovenia Ljubljana

Spain Madrid

Sweden Stockholm

United Kingdom London