WORLD GEOGRAPHY WESTERN EUROPE: REGIONAL Mrs. Mummert Geography B.
Geography of Western and Central Europe
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Geography of Western and Central
Europe
Population: Germany has the
largest population in Europe.
2nd smallest continent but the 2nd highest/densely populated
Population distribution is related to physical
geography
The population in Europe is in decline- there are more people dying than being born.
NaturalResources:
Natural Gas Hydroelectric power
Nuclear power Sea Food Oil Coal
Languages: Europe recognizes 23 official languages!◦49% of people speak
English◦28% Spanish◦15% French
Legacy of the Roman Empire:
City States (like the Vatican City- independent state within Rome),
Complex transportation routes (autobahn).
IndustrialRevolution:
First place it happened.
Industrial Revolution lead to urbanization
The most environmental damage- acid rain.
Agriculture: Barley, Oats, Potatoes, Rye, Citrus, Dates, Figs, Olives, and beets.
Scandinavia is made up of:
DenmarkSwedenFinlandNorway
UK or UnitedKingdom is madeup of:
Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)
+Northern Ireland