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British Isle/ Benelux/ Scandinavia Famine Primate City European Union Widespread shortage of food City that ranks 1st and dominates in population and economic activities Organization of European countries cooperating on trade, econ, political, & other issues Republic of Ireland & The United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) England Whales Scotland Northern Ireland No Flag for Northern Ireland Early Settlers (Druids) Stone Hedge Celts Ancestors of the Scots/Welch/ Irish Romans Fortified towns Angles & Saxons Drove Celts to the Highlands Vikings est. coastal settlements Settlement by successive groups of people creating distinctive cultural landscapes. Francis Drake’s “The Golden Hind” At its height the British Empire controlled almost 25% of the world’s land and resources. Making it the largest empire in the history of the world. Spreading sports, laws, language, and religion. Social Life: Centered around eateries. These are known as “pubs”. Most commonly associated with bars, a pub is more like a restaurant. Mudlark Pub in London England. Has been in the Harry Potter movies. Sports: Soccer Rugby Cricket British Soccer Player David Bex Beckham. His wife is more attractive than he is! Language: English Gaelic Leprechauns speak a form of Gaelic. England Government Religion Major Cities Ireland England Ireland Government Constitutional Monarchy Republic Religion Protestant Catholic Major Cities London Dublin 1700’s Coal & Iron Mining Improved river and canal transportation Ship building 1800’s World’s 1st railroad & subway Steam Power Dominated Global Trade Industrial Revolution Starts in Britain 1900’s Industry Declines Nationalization used to stop decline Britain Most industry now private Oil & Gas wells help economy Tourism very important Ireland 1 of Europe’s most rapidly developing countries Industries Banking/ Computers/ Electronics/ Food Production Immigrants coming to work in Ireland Violence between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. The group responsible for much of this violence is the IRA (Irish Republican Army) A serving of haggis, neeps and tatties Haggis is sheep’s heart, liver and lung Stuffed into its stomach or intestines And then boiled. Yum Yum! Caber toss, judged for distance, The caber must go end over end Scottish Wrestling is very popular During the highland games Europe’s largest and most important city. Population of 11 million people in the Metro area Founded more than 2000 years ago on an island in the Seine River It is the primate city of France. Primate city – Dominates a country in Population and Economy The Eiffel Tower Built from 1887 to 1889 Was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution Stands 984ft high Was the tallest structure in the world until the creation of the Chrysler Building. Most Productive workers in the world. Meaning output is great, while time is short. France has the worlds shortest work week at under 40 hours a week. French workers are given an average of a month of vacation time. Belgium Netherlands (“Low Lands”) Luxembourg These countries banded to together after WW II They are the foundation for the European Union European Union Has 15 members Organization for increasing economic & political cooperation in Europe Established November 1st 1993 Introduced a common currency known as the “Euro” in 1999. Euro Belgium Luxembourg Northern part is inhabited by Flanders German Southern part inhabited by Walloons Luxembourgian Combination of German and Dutch French NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization EU European Union Based on Agriculture, Industry, & services for international business Known for Diamond cutting, carpets, & chocolate. Economy is very diversified. ( For those of you that do not know what that means, they make money from many different Have fossil fuel deposits, but dependent on imported oil Economy is very diversified Population is well educated, productive & supported by expensive government programs Major cities are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Smallest country in the European Union World’s largest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) at $36, 400 Economy based on Banking Government is a Constitutional Monarchy Finland Denmark Norway Sweden Iceland Religion (Protestant Lutherans) Healthy and Educated Populations Language (except Finnish) Long life expectancy with low birth rate Government Mostly urban population Norway Oslo Sweden Stockholm Finland Helsinki Iceland Reykjavik Denmark Copenhagen Covered with ice, is uninhabitable Settled by Vikings in 900’s and 1700’s Is a self governing territory of Denmark Settlements around Reykjavik Member of NATO but not EU Uses geothermal energy (due to being located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge)& hydroelectric power Finland Manufacturing (high tech goods) Sweden Manufacturing & Wood Products Denmark Manufacturing & Commercial Agriculture Iceland Fishing Norway Fishing, Petroleum, & Energy export An economic activity system in which government owns and controls the means of producing goods Free and a good education Medical Insurance Child care (up to 1 year off until the child is 8 years old) Money to raise children