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European Region

European Region. Paris Basin. Learning Outcome. Identify key points on Paris Basin Sketch Map (Physical features, Urban area) Climate / Soils/ Relief Primary Secondary Tertiary Review Exam Questions on Paris Basin. Paris Basin. Physical Characteristics. Relief. Low-lying

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European Region

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  1. European Region Paris Basin

  2. Learning Outcome • Identify key points on Paris Basin • Sketch Map (Physical features, Urban area) • Climate / Soils/ Relief • Primary • Secondary • Tertiary • Review Exam Questions on Paris Basin

  3. Paris Basin Physical Characteristics

  4. Relief Low-lying Syncline in sedimentary rocks Rock layers folded in east Ridges or scarps on landscape

  5. Soils Fertile Vary depending on underlying rock Different soil types- different farming areas (pays) Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France)

  6. Drainage • Three Rivers • Seine • Somme • Loire

  7. Climate • Changes from West to East • West; Maritime • Summers cool • Winters mild • East; Continental • Summers hot • Winters cold • Inbetween; Transitional

  8. Paris Basin Primary Economic Activities

  9. Important Factors • Fertile soil • Mild Climate • Low-lying relief • Educated farmers • Proximity to wealthy urban market

  10. Agriculture • Fertile limon soil • Mild climate, spring rainfall, long hours of sun • Cereal crops- wheat, barley & maize • Alluvial soils close to Seine • Intensive commercial farming • Mechanised farms • Easy access to wealthy market

  11. Agricultural Produce • Wheat • Barley • Sugar beet • Dairy farming (cheese & butter) • Viticulture

  12. Secondary Economic Activities Paris Basin

  13. Attractive to Industry • Access / Communications • Population • Agricultural Raw Materials • Government Policy

  14. Access / Communications • River Seine • Ports (Le Harve) • Road & Rail networks focus on Paris • TGV rail • Metro • Two international airports • Direct link to London via Channel Tunnel

  15. Population • 21 million people – skilled labour force • Wealthy • Market for luxury goods

  16. Agricultural Raw Materials • Cereals • Vines (Wine) • Cattle (Cheese, Beef, Milk) • Aromatic plants (Lavender) • These supply the food processing & cosmetic industries

  17. Government Policy • Eight Competitive Clusters • Bring industry, business & research together • Eg; Cosmetic Valley • 550 companies • 47,000 jobs • €11 billion turnover

  18. Main manufactured products • Cartier jewellery • Yves Saint Laurent perfume • Chanel fashion • Citroen cars

  19. Tertiary Economic Activities Paris Basin

  20. Tourism • 45 million tourists each year • Paris attracts 33 million of those. • Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris

  21. Attractions • Natural and Man-made attractions • History • Culture • Scenery • Fashion

  22. Factors encouraging tourism • Easily Accessible • Air (3 international airports) road, rail (400 metro stations, TGV) • Range of Accommodation • Luxurious hotels to hostels • Variety of Attractions

  23. Attractions in Paris City • Disneyland Resort • Notre Dame Cathedral • Louvre museum • Eiffel Tower

  24. Other attractions • Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent • Boat trips on the river Seine • Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge

  25. Attractions in the Paris Basin Region • Medieval walled city Caen • Beaches of Normandy (WW2 battle sites) • Reims Cathedral • Vineyards & Wine-tasting • City of Versailles (history, art, architecture)

  26. Exam Questions • Examine the factors that influence the development of primary / secondary / tertiary economic activities in a European region that you have studied. (30m) • With reference to any one European region which you have studied, explain in detail two reasons why tourists might visit the region. (30m)

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