Varied Lands and Varied Resources Chapter 9 Lesson 1

Varied Lands and Varied Resources Chapter 9 Lesson 1

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

Made up of: Czech Republic Slovakia All located in the of Europe

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

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

Most people in Poland live in Work in service or manufacturing Factories in Lodz and Katowice make machinery and capital of Poland Large automobile factory Southwestern Poland ¼ of economy comes from agriculture

problems Burning Sometimes levels so high it s

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

capital of Czech Republic Popular for Also popular Forest Elbe River Sudety Mountains

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

Hungary More than 1,000 lakes and springs Thermal springs sources of water bubble up from ground Tourists bathe and relax in springs for Hungary s capital Sites of Central Europe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afulp6-zqfm

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

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

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

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

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

Northernmost country in Western Balkans ½ covered with Remaining land used to grow Limestone caverns and caves contrast green

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

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

East of Bosnia and Herzegovina Two Serbia Montenegro Eastern Europe s only fjord along Adriatic coast flat - mountainous

Only country in Western Balkans South of Yugoslavia Warm Ideal for growing: Rice Cotton Landscape rivers, mountains,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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