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Geography of Western and Central Europe. Population:. Germany has the largest population in Europe. 2 nd smallest continent but the 2 nd highest/densely populated Population distribution is related to physical geography
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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.
Natural Resources: 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).
Industrial Revolution: 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: Denmark Sweden Finland Norway
UK or United Kingdom is made up of: Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) + Northern Ireland