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Frameworks 4.7
Germany, Netherlands,
and Belgium
By D. Chappell
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 4.7.1- Make a list of regions and attractions associated with Germany,
Netherlands and Belgium
 4.7.2-Describe and list the different land forms and bodies of water
associated with Germany, Netherlands and Belgium
 4.7.3-Discuss seasonal travel patterns in Germany, Netherlands and
Belgium and how they are affected by climate
 4.7.4-List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area
Germany
Regions in Germany
 Northeast German Plain- it is also known as the region of the Young
Drift. The north borders are paired up with the North and Baltic Sea, and
the southern borders are against the Central Uplands of Germany. The
major rivers in this area are: Rhine, Ems, Weser, Elbe, and Havel.
 Central German Uplands- they are part of the Central European Uplands
which stretches from France to the Czech Republic. It is mostly covered
with forests, rifts, and valleys.
 South German Scarplands- it is located in the southern German states of
Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg. It is covered with escarpments (steep
slopes or cliffs).
Regions of Germany cont.
 Bavarian Alpine Foreland- it is between Bavarian, Swabia, and BadenWurttemberg to the west; and the Salzach River to the east. It is covered
with plateaus and rolling foothills
 North Sea and Baltic Sea- the North Sea is between Great Britain,
Germany, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The Baltic Sea is
located around the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Europe, and
the Danish Islands
Facts about Germany
 Even though people who live in Germany speak German, their dialects can
be so different that two people would not know what the other person is
saying
 Like the U.S., each German state has their own famous food
 Germany is also known as the “Land der Dichter und Denker” which
translates to the “Country of Poets and Thinkers” because of the many
famous poets like the Grimm brothers and scientists like Albert Einstein
 Germany is very populated, but it is about the size of Montana
History of Germany
 The country of Germany was, actually, 39 independent German States
called the German League before Otto von Bismarck unified the states to
make the country of Germany.
 After World War I, Germany tried to become democratic republic, but it
did not last long because of the rise of Hitler and his “Third Reich” party.
 The person who made Germany a democrat republic was Konrad Adenauer
in 1949 who was called the “George Washington” of West Germany, but
communism started at the same time in East Germany which divided
Germany into two parts for forty years.
Places to visit in Germany
 Neuschwanstein Castle- it is known as a symbol of romantic architecture.
 Cologne Cathedral- it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it was built
in 1248.
 The Berlin Wall- the original wall is torn down, but tourists could see the
newly restored East Side Gallery which is a piece of the wall that was
painted by artists from 21 countries; or go see a replica section of the
wall in Bernauer Strasse.
 Brandenburg Gate- it was built from 1789 to 1791, and when the Berlin
Wall was built, no one could go through the gate for over 20 years.
Virtual Tours
Click on links below to see Berlin and monuments in Germany:
 http://berlin.arounder.com/
 http://www.360berlin.net/en/virtual-tour-bergmannkiez-berlin
 http://www.panoramicearth.com/5333/Berlin/Berlin
 http://www.panorama-cities.net/html/virtual_tours.html
 http://www.worldtour360.com/gallery.php?country=Germany&lang=en
 http://berlin.arounder.com/en/city-tour/berlin-wall-east-sidegallery.html
Climate in Germany
 Mostly rain falls through the year, but the summer months are
prone to heavier rain showers
 The temperature in the summer can go as high as 95°F and the
winter temperatures can go low as 5°Ff
 May to September are the peak tourist months
 January to April are the months which there are hardly any
tourists
 The best time to go skiing is from December to March
Reasons why people will and will not travel to the area
Will go
 Germany is full of culture
and historical sites
Will not go
 The temperatures can get
extremely cold
 Germany is also a great
place to experience skiing
 The prices of a hotel vary
in each part of the country
 Germany has beautiful
landscapes from forests to
cliffs
 The terrain can go from
slopping valleys to rugged
cliffs
Netherlands
Regions in the Netherlands
 Northern Netherlands- it is made up of three different areas: Groningen,
Friesland, and Drenthe.
 East Netherlands- it is made of two areas: Overijssel and Gelderland.
Overijssel is the intersection of trade between Scandinavia and Germany.
 Flevoland- it is usually called a “man-made miracle” because the region was
made on the bottom of the Southern Sea that is not there anymore.
 Utrecht- it is located in the middle of the Netherlands and it is the center
point of sales, marketing, and logistics operations.
 North Holland- it borders the North Sea and is mostly where the oil and
gas industry thrives.
Regions in the Netherlands cont.
 South Holland- it is the major location of international
companies and governmental organizations.
 North Brabant- it is the location of the world’s major port in
Rotterdam.
 Limburg- it is between Belgium and Germany and could have
been made from one or the other.
 Zeeland- it borders Belgium and the North Sea and it is a
coastal region.
Facts about the Netherlands
 The islands Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba in the Caribbean are part of
the Netherlands
 There are about 20 national parks
 There are still 1,000 working windmills that pump water away because
most of the Netherlands are below sea level
 Clogs have been around for about 700 years
 Dutch cheese is the world’s best cheese during the 2012 World Cheese
Making Contest in the U.S.
 The popular snack in the Netherlands is French fries dipped in
mayonnaise
 Rotterdam is the second largest port in the world
 In Amsterdam, there are 1, 281 bridges
 The village of Giethoorn is called the “Venice of the Netherlands”
because it only has canals and waterways for transport
History of the Netherlands
 The Dutch national anthem is the oldest in the world which was written in 1568, but
was not recognized officially until 1932
 Orange is the official color of the Netherlands because of the House of Orange who
led the Dutch revolt against Spain in 1568
 The nation did not get its independence until the Thirty Years’ War
 Dutch explorers where the first ones to discover Australia and New Zealand
 The Dutch were the first ones to introduce tea to Europe in 1610, and tea was not
known in England until 1650
 Indonesia stayed a Dutch colony until 1945
 The country stayed neutral during World War I, but was taken over by the Germans in
World War II
Places to Visit in the Netherlands
 Keukenhof- the best place to visit in the Spring because it has the most
beautiful spring gardens in the world; but the season only lasts from midMarch to mid-May.
 Delft- it is one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands that is perfectly
preserved, and is known around the world because of its blue pottery. A
person can tour the Royal Dutch Delftware Factor to see how the blue
pottery is made; also there is a church that holds the remains of William
of Orange.
 Utrecht- it has medieval castles and old world structures, and it has a
moat circling the city. It is also the religious center of the Netherlands
and has been since the 8 century.
Virtual Tours
Click on links below to tour towns in the Netherlands:
 http://www.airpano.ru/files/Holland/2-2
 http://amsterdam.arounder.com/en/
Climate in the Netherlands
 It has cool winters and mild summers, but rain and wind last all
year.
 March is the driest month in the year
 July and August are the wettest months and the hottest
 The tourist season starts in June and lasts until the end of August
because it is the perfect time to enjoy boating down the canals and
sit outside cafés right by the canals
 The shoulder season lasts from March to May and September to
October
Reasons why people will and will not travel to the area
Will Travel
 It shares borders with
France and Germany
 There is a museum
dedicated to Vincent Van
Gogh
 A person can travel by boat
through most of the
country
Will Not Travel
 The Dutch people are
considered rude
 There is a possibility that
there could be a flood
 Some of the towns do not
allow cars or trucks
Belgium
Regions in Belgium
 Flemish Region
 Brussels-Capital Region
 Wallonia Region
Facts about Belgium
 French Fries came from Belgium
 In Brussels Airport, it sells over 800 tons of chocolate each year
 Oil painting was created by the Belgian van Eyck brothers in 1410
 Boom, Belgium is where the largest electronic dance music festival in the world called
Tomorrowland
 Belgium people are the forth most money saving people in the whole world
 Belgium is the home to more comic makers than any country in the world
 Belgium is where the best festival in the world takes place called Rock Werchter which has
won it six times.
 Belgium has the world’s largest Sand Sculpture Festival with over 150 sand sculptures on
display
History of Belgium
 Napoleon was defeated in Waterloo, Belgium on June 18,
1815.
 The founder of modern human anatomy is the famous
Belgian Andreas Vesalius.
 Belgium has 11 sites that are registered on the UNESCO
World Heritage List including the famous Notre-Dame
Cathedral.
 The saxophone was created in 1846 by Adolphe Sax.
 The first color picture of in the National Geographic in 1914
was of a flower garden in Ghent, Belgium.
 Belgium was where the first newspapers were printed in 1605
Places to Visit in Belgium
 Brussels- it can be reached by air or on a bullet train from other countries.
English is mostly spoken which will make it easier for tourists from
England or the U.S. to understand the locals. NATO is located in this city
with the Grand Place which was built in the 13th century and is on the
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 Ghent-it is the third largest city in Belgium , but the town center is closed
off to cars; however, a person could travel by a boat down a canal or
bicycle. This city has a castle, an opera house, 18 museums, 100 churches,
and over 400 historical buildings.
 Spa- it is usually called the “Pearl of the Ardennes.” People have traveled
it this city to its hot springs since the 14th century, and a trip to this place
would not be complete without visiting Thermes de Spa where a person
could get one of the many spa treatments; also this town holds the
world’s first casino that was built in 1763.
Virtual Tours
Click on links below to tour Belgium and some of its towns and
landmarks:
 http://bruxelles.arounder.com/
 http://www.worldtour360.com/360.php?country=Belgium&
swf=AntwerpenCentraal20110823&lang=en
 http://www.virtualbruges.be/
Climate in Belgium
 The weather pattern is similar to Netherlands weather
 In January, Belgium only gets two hours of sun and gets seven to
eight hours of sun in June.
 The winters are wet and cool with usual fog, but the summers are
mild.
 Belgium is small, but it has three distinct climatic regions: north,
central, and southern
Climate in Belgium cont.
 The North: it has similar weather to the Netherlands because it is
close to the North Sea and the land is low-lying. It has mild winters
and cool summers.
 Central Belgium: it above sea level with a rolling countryside. The
winters are a little bit colder than the rest, but the summers are
warmer and wetter than the North with usual thunderstorms.
 Southern Belgium: it is covered in forested hills known as the
Ardennes which the altitude can vary from 300- 500 meters. The
winters are colder than the other regions and snow can last more
than fifty days.
Reasons why people will and will not travel to the area
Will Travel
Will Not Travel
 To experience music like to
other
 There are no street signs
 The Notre Dame Cathedral
 It is hard to find a place to
exchange money
 Belgians mostly speak
French
 Flea markets galore all year
long
References
 http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/germany-facts.html
 http://german.about.com/cs/culture/a/germany1_2.htm
 http://www.worldtravelguide.net/germany/weather-climategeography
 http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/countries/netherl
ands.html
 http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107824.html
 http://www.weekendnotes.com/interesting-facts-aboutnetherlands/
 http://www.locationeurope.com/pages/regions.html
 http://www.venere.com/blog/netherlands-holiday-10489/
 http://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-netherlands/weather
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