European Countries Project
By: Corwin Davis
GERMANY
Government
Limited Government
Part of the E.U.?
Germany is a member of the European Union.
Government Current Event
Frank-Walter Steinmeier (AKA German foreign Minister) is blaming Eurosceptics for being brainless and harmfull to the European Union. He says that, "They all promote anything national without making proposals of their own."
Current Leader:
Joachim Gauck
Historical Event:
A historical event that has happend in Germany was when Hitler killed hundreds and thousands of Jewish, gay, gypsy people. He was one of the causes of WW2.It was determned that he had killed himself after the war when he was in hiding.
A Person who Changed History:
Hitler was a man who also changed history for Germany and the world. He has scared all Jewish people and others who lived during the time he ruled Germany. Even today we still remember how he was so evil and ruthless in his time.
MONUMENT:
Worms Cathedral was created in 1181 and is a massive castle like building that is still standing today.
Currency:
The Euro is the currency of Germany.
POPULATION:
80.399 million people live in Germany.
U.S. Forign Exchange Rate:
1.36 US dollars is 1 Euro
AGRICULTURE:
Over 80% of Germany is used for agriculture and forestry.
% of Arable Land:
34.26% is arable land
HUMAN INVORNMENT INTERACTION:
Forestry is an example of human environment interaction where they cut trees and put them to use for good things.
GDP per Capida:
GDP Per Capita: 41,514.17 USD
GDP
GDP:3399.60
Famous Brands:
Adidas is a famous brand of Germany that is all over the United States and in other countries.
Language:
German
Religion
Christianity is the largest religion in Germany which makes up 62% of the country.
Famous Landmarks
The Berlin Wall is what kept the west and the East divided during the Cold War. The wall is covered in graffiti but still stands in some parts of Germany. It is also the site of many illegal crossings over the border.
FOOD:
Pork and beef are some of the main foods consumed in Germany in lots of different dishes that some Americans are not used to eating.
MUSIC / WRITING
Classical, opera, Christian, and rock music types are in Germany. The artists can go from Mozart to hardcore metal bands.
LOCATION:
Germany is located in Europe near its West cost.
CLIMATE:
Mild temperatures and not very long hot and cold months.
TOPOGRAPHY:
Germany's topography goes from flat lands, to coasts, to mountain ranges.
German flag
COUNTRY: FRANCE
GOVERNMENT:
Type: semi-presidential system
Leader: François Hollande
Limited or unlimited: limited
European Union member: yes
Historical Political Event:
The Louisiana Purchase was when Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.
Government Current Event:
France's Constitutional Council lets the government's "millionaire tax," to be levied on companies that pay salaries of more than 1 million (1,000,000) euros a year.
Historical Monument
Nimes Arena is one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world that is still standing to this very day.
Person who Changed History:
Napoleon Bonaparte was one who contributed to wars and he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814.
People and Land:
Population: 65.7 million
% arable land: 33.5
Agriculture: fishing, forestry, and farming
Human environment interaction: fishing to provide food for families
MONEY and BRANDS:
GDP: $515,276.00
GDP per capita: $34,329.90
Currency: Euro
Exchange rate to US dollars: 1.36 US dollars is 1 Euro
Major economic activities: industrial factories
Famous brands of France: Michelin is a car company that is all over the US and France.
Language:
French
Religion:
Catholic
Famous Landmark:
The Mona Lisa is a famous art painting that you can go see in France. It is one of the most famous art paintings in the world.
FOODS:
Lots of breads, pastries, and cheese are part of Frances foods and dishes.
MUSIC:
Orchestra, and Opera are some main music types in France.
LOCATION:
In-between Spain and Germany on the coast.
Climate:
Mild temperatures with some hot and cold seasons.
TOPOGRAPHY:
Flat lands, some mountains, and costal areas.
French flag
ITALY
GOVERNMENT:
type: constitutional republic
Leader: Giorgio Napolitano
Limited or unlimited: limited
European Union Member: yes
Current Government Concern:
The government is trying to remove the economic sanctions against Iran.
Historical Political Event:
The overthrow of Mussolini's facist regime, to become democratic.
Historical Monument:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Person who changed History:
Leonardo da Vinca was an artist and an engineer and he painted the
Mona Lisa.
People
Population: 61.3 million people
% arable land: 23%
Agriculture :They grow fruits and vegetables but import wheat and half of there meat.
Human Environment Interaction: They eat a lot of fish because Italy is by the Ocean.
Money$$:
GDP: 2.01 trillion USD
GDP per capita: 33 thousand USD
Currency: Euro
Exchange rate to US dollar: 1.36 Euro for US dollar.
Major Economic Activities:
5th largest producer of solar energy and one of the leading producers of wine and olive oil.
Famous Brands of Italy:
Ferrari, a car company that is known all over the world along with Lamborghini, another car company.
Language:
Italian
Religion:
Catholicism is the largest.
Famous Landmarks:
The Colosseum and the Pantheon.
FOOD:
Spaghetti, pastas, risotto, and minestrone are some main foods.
Music:
Opera and classical music.
Location:
Near the Mediterranean Sea
Climate:
The climate is mild, chilly in the winter , and hot and dry in the summer.
Topography:
Has 2 mountain ranges, surrounded by seas on 3 sides.