3 Countries in Europe
By: Kylyn Cha Naquin-4A
Introductory Paragraph
The countries that I researched is Croatia, Iceland, and Sweden. This poster shows you a chunk of what each country and culture is like with lots of information. It contains historical monuments, cultural food, population, currency, and a lot of pictures.
Country Name/Flag and European Union member
Croatia
This is the flag of Croatia. Croatia is a European Union member.
Iceland
This is the flag of Iceland. Iceland is not a European Union member.
Sweden
This is the flag of Sweden. Sweden is a European Union member.
Country Government Type and Leader
Croatia
The type of government that Croatia has is a parliamentary government/democracy, they are republic. The Croatia leader is President, Ivo Josipovic.
Iceland
The type of government that Iceland has is a constitutional government and is republic. The Iceland leader is Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davíô.
Sweden
The type of government that Sweden has is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. The Sweden leader is King, Carl Xvi Gustaf
Current Government Event/Concern
Croatia
Government adopts national action plan for renewables
Iceland
Government officials discuss their possibility of asylum for Edward J. Snowden
Sweden
Sweden discusses that their health care system performs superbly with greater government involvement that the United States
Historical Political Event
Croatia
1945: Croatia was made into a republic of the newly reconstituted communist nation of Yugoslavia
Iceland
1949: Iceland hits hard by financial crisis
Sweden
1994: a minority government led by social democrat Ingvar Carlsson, after 2 yrs. he stepped down and Göran Persson took his place and stayed for 10yrs.
Historical monument
Croatia
One of Croatia's historical monument is the Diocletian's Palace.
Iceland
One of Iceland's historical monument is Imagine Peace Tower.
Sweden
One of Sweden's historical monument is the Borgholm Castle.
A person who changed history and how
Croatia
Tomislav: 1st ruler of Croatia who was styled a king in a letter from Pope John X. Tomislav defeated Hungarian and Bulgarian invasions, spreading the influence of "Croatian King".
Iceland
Hordur Torfason: he forced the government of Iceland to resign and remove the IMF representatives from his country.
Sweden
Nelson Mandela: he was deeply convinced of the equality between humans and had an equally strong commitment and capacity for reconciliation and because of this, Sweden hails Mandela.
Population
Croatia
The population of Croatia is about 4,475,611 people. Up above shows a population pyramid of Croatia.
Iceland
The population of Iceland is about 315,281 people. Up above shows a population pyramid of Iceland.
Sweden
The population of Sweden is about 9,647,386 people which is a lot. Up above shows a population pyramid of Sweden.
Agriculture
Croatia
Some of the agriculture in Croatia is wheat, corn, sugar beet, sunflower, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, apples, plum, mandarin, olives, grapes (for wine), cow, and pigs.
Iceland
Some of the agriculture in Iceland is potatoes, green vegetables, mutton, chicken, pork, and fish.
Sweden
Some agriculture in Sweden is barley, wheat, sugar beets, meat, and milk.
Example of human environment interaction
Croatia
An example of human environment interaction in Croatia is combating drought/deforestation and managing sustainable mountain development.
Iceland
An example of human environment interaction in Iceland is harnessing geothermal power, establishing landfills, and planting crops.
Sweden
An example of human environment interaction in Sweden is planting crops, establishing landfills, and no pollution.
GDP and GDP per capita
Croatia
The GDP in Croatia is $77.56 billion. The GDP per capita in Croatia is $17,600.
Iceland
The GDP in Iceland is $12.69 billion. The GDP per capita in Iceland is $39,700.
Sweden
The GDP in Sweden is $385 billion. The GDP per capita in Sweden is $41,900.
Currency and Exchange rate to US dollars
Croatia
The currency in Croatia is Croatia Kuna. 1 Croatian kuna(HRK) = $0.178452
Iceland
The currency in Iceland is Iceland Krona. 1 Icelandic krona(ISK) = $0.008621
Sweden
The currency in Sweden is Sweden Krona. 1 Swedish krona(SEK) = $0.153481
Major economic activities
Croatia
Major economic activities in Croatia are exports of food industries and the government.
Iceland
Major economic activities in Iceland are selling their exports like green veggies, protein, and dairy products.
Sweden
Major economic activities in Sweden are financial activities, education, healthcare, and the government.
Famous brands of the country
Croatia
One famous brand in Croatia is Podravka, ORC Croatia, Croatia Coat of Arms,etc...
Iceland
One famous brand in Iceland is Yetis Femelle, IREDA, Krikaskóli,etc...
Sweden
One famous brand is Sweden is Agree Sweden AB, Teamweb Sweden AB,Jordbruksverket,etc...
Language and religion
Croatia
People in Croatia speak Croatian. In Croatia, 90% is Roman Catholic, 6% is other , and 4% is Christian.
Iceland
People in Iceland speak mainly Icelandic but some also speak English, Nordic, and Germany is also widely spoken. In Iceland, 81% is Lutheran church, 10% is other, 3% is Roman Catholic, 4% is Reykjavik free church, and 2% Is Hafnarfjorour free church.
Sweden
People in Sweden speak Swedish. In Sweden, 87% is Lutheran church and 13% is other.
Famous landmarks
Croatia
Some famous landmarks in Croatia are the Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik Old City, and The Plitvice Lakes National Park. (Up above is the Dalmatian Coast)
Iceland
Some famous landmarks in Iceland are the Myvatn Lake, the Great Geysir, the Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Vatnajokull Glacier. (Up above is the Gullfoss Waterfall)
Sweden
Some famous landmarks in Sweden are the Stockholm, Stockholm Archipelago, Gottenburg, Malmö, and the Icehotel. (Up above is the Icehotel)
Cultural food
Croatia
Some of the cultural food in Croatia is pršut- dry cured ham, paški sir- type of cheese, ispod peke- lamb, octopus, or veal usually served with seasoned potatoes, and brudet- several types of fish,put in layers in a pot and cooked with tomato sauce.
Iceland
Some cultural food in Iceland is sviõasulta- head cheese, hangikjöt- smoked lamb, harôfiskur- dried haddock, súrt hvalrengi- whey pickled whale blubber.
Sweden
Some cultural food in Sweden is räkor- Swedish shrimp, princesstarta- princess cake, nyponsoppa- wild rose hip soup, filmjölk- processed sour milk, and jordgubbar- Swedish strawberries.
Music/Literature
Croatia
In Croatia, the most popular music there is pop and rock. One Croatian writer is Miroslav Krleža, medieval literature is produced in 3 different languages: Latin, old Slavonic, and vernacular.
Iceland
In Iceland, their music is very similar to Nordic music, most of their songs are vibrant folk and pop traditions. One island if poet is Halldór Laxness and one of the best known pieces of literature is Icelander's sagas.
Sweden
In Sweden, singing is very popular, indie pop/rock music is very big there. Swedish literature is very vibrant and active, one of the poets is Astrid Lindgren.
Relative location
Croatia
Croatia is southeastern Europe, borders the Adriatic Sea, and is between Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Slovenia.
Iceland
Iceland is Northern Europe, is an island between Greenland sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Sweden
Sweden is Northern Europe, borders the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak.
Climate
Croatia
Climate in Croatia is Mediterranean and continental; continental climate predominant with hot summers and cold, but there is mild winters and dry summers along the coast.
Iceland
Climate in Iceland is temperate; the climate is moderated by the North Atlantic current; there is mild and windy winters and damp and cool summers.
Sweden
The climate in Sweden is temperate in the south with cold and cloudy winters, cool and partly clouded summers; and it is subarctic in the north part.
Topography
Croatia
Croatia is geographically diverse; there are flat plains alongside he Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near the Adriatic coastline and islands.
Iceland
Iceland is mostly plateau interspersed with mountain peaks, ice fields; the coast is deeply indented by bays.
Sweden
Sweden is mostly flat with gently rolling lowlands; and there are mountains in the west part.