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Europe

Europe. A Look At The People. Population Make Up. Over 700 Million People Live In Europe Major Influencer Renaissance Inventions & Innovations Modern “Western” Status Coupled With The U.S. 3 rd Most Populace Continent Fifty Countries Vatican City (Smallest) Russia (Largest).

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Europe

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  1. Europe A Look At The People

  2. Population Make Up • Over 700 Million People Live In Europe • Major Influencer • Renaissance • Inventions & Innovations • Modern “Western” Status • Coupled With The U.S. • 3rd Most Populace Continent • Fifty Countries • Vatican City (Smallest) • Russia (Largest)

  3. The People • Language • Three Major Groupings • Indo-European • Romantic • Germanic • Culture • Geographical Groupings Shape Cultural Identity • Writing • Language • Dress • Religion • Economic Goals • Food • Art & Architecture

  4. The People • Religion • Christianity • Three Major Groups; Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, & Protestant • Islam • Major Populations In the Balkan States • Minor Populations Found Across Europe • Judaism & Hinduism • Jewish Populations Are Found Across Europe • Hindus Are Found In Minor Populations Across Europe

  5. Economy • The European Union • Common Currency & Common Market Across Much Of Europe • Bank Headquartered In Frankfurt, Germany • P.I.I.G.S • Debt Crisis • Capitalist System • Stock Exchanges • Socialistic System • Government Ownership • Some Private Ownership

  6. Government • The European Union • Created After WWII • 27 Member States • Mutual Military Aid & Support • Legislative Body House In Strasbourg, France • Justice Body House In Luxembourg • Prepares Budgets For Eurozone

  7. Jose` Barroso

  8. Government • Constitutional Monarchies • Great Britain • Denmark • Spain • Republican Democracies • France • Germany • Italy • Theocracy • Vatican City • Communism • Eastern Bloc • Communism Collapsed, 1989-1990

  9. PM of the United KingdomDavid CameronPM of SpainMariano RajoyPM of DenmarkHelle Thorning-Schmidt

  10. PM of GermanyAngela MerkelPresident of FranceFrancois HollandePrime Minister of ItalyEnricoLetta

  11. Pope Francis President (Monsignor) Giuseppe Bertello

  12. Crowned Heads Of Europe King Philippe, Belgium Queen Elizabeth II, Great Britain

  13. Queen Margarthe II, Denmark King Willeim-Alexander, the Netherlands

  14. Prince Hans-Adam II, Liechtenstein Grand Duke Henri, Luxembourg

  15. Prince Albert II, Monaco King Harald V, Norway

  16. King Juan Carlos I, Spain

  17. Major Cities Of Europe • Amsterdam • Capital of the Netherlands • Over 780,000 People • “Dutch” • Famous For Its Canals • Financial & Business Capital Of The Netherlands • Anne Frank’s Home Located In The City • Mainly Christian • Catholic & Lutheran

  18. Major Cities Continued • Barcelona, Spain • Most Populace City In Catalonia • Over 1.6 Million People • Famous For Its Church • Sagrada Familia • Majority Catholic • Status As The Best Urban Beach In The World • Located In One Of The Wealthiest Places In Europe • Major Religion Is Roman Catholic • Hosted1982 FIFA World Cup &1992 Olympics

  19. Major Cities Continued • Berlin, Germany • Capital Of Germany • 3.4 Million People • Located On The European Plain • Famous For The Berlin Wall • Once Divided Between East & West Germany • Hub Of European Transportation • Well Known For Service Sector Industries, Business, & Entertainment Opportunities • Mainly Protestant

  20. Major Cities Continued • London, England • Over 12 Million People • Capital Of The United Kingdom • Largest Urban Zone Within The European Union • Famous For Its Landmarks • Numerous Museums, Galleries, Libraries, & Heritage Sites • Majority Protestant, Anglican • Like All Major Cities, Religious Diversity

  21. Major Cities Continued • Moscow, Russia • 11.5 Million People • Capital Of Russia • Has The Greatest Number Of Billionaires • Massive Hub Of Transportation • Four Airports, 9 Train Stations, Transit Stations • Seat Of The Russian Orthodox Church • Once Seat Of Communist East

  22. Major Cities Continued • Paris, France • 2.2 Million People • Capital Of France • Majority Catholic • Leader In Cultural & Business Ventures • Major Fashion Center Of Europe • Over 42 Million Tourists A Year • One Of The Greenest & Most Expensive Cities In The World

  23. Major Cities Continued • Rome, Italy • 2.7 Million People • Capital Of Italy • History Spans Over Two Thousand Years • Site Of Vatican City • Seat Of The Catholic Papacy • Famous For Its Ruins • WasBidding For 2020 Olympic Games

  24. Major Cities Continued • Vienna, Austria • Capital Of Austria • 2.4 Million People • Economic, Political, & Cultural Center Of Austria • Historically It Has Been A Leading Music Center • Primarily Catholic • Home Of The Spanish Riding School • Last Center Of 19th Century Balls & Galas • Over 200

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