Europe's Best
by: Roxy Chaheine
These three countries that I have chosen are the ones that interested me the most. I have always wanted to take a vacation to these places. I wanted to learn more about the culture and the way they live. In my opinion, these are the best European countries.
Country: Germany
Leader and Title:
Germany's Chief of State's name is Joachim Gauck.
Historical monument:
One of Germany's many historical monuments is the Brandenburg Gate. It is located in the Western part of Berlin.
Population:
Many people call the country of Germany their home. The last recorded population of germany was 81,147,265 on July of 2012
Agriculture:
One of main crops that is grown in Germany is potatoes. Many German dishes have potatoes in them, it is a big part of their culture.
GDP:
Germany's average gross domestic product is $3,383 trillion
Currency:
Germany is a member of the European Union, which means, their currency is the Euro. The exchange rate to a US dollar is $1.36
Language:
The primary language in Germany is German.
Religion:
The primary religion in Germany is Protestant.
Famous Landmark:
one of many famous landmarks in Germany is the Berlin Wall. It was a barrier built by the German Democratic Republic that completely cut off West Berlin from East Germany.
Cultural food:
One cultural food that is quite popular in Germany is sauerkraut.
Climate:
In Germany, the climate is pretty typical. Cold, snowy winters and hot summers.
Country: France
Leader:
The president of France is Francios Hollande. He was elected in 2012.
Historical Monument:
One of France's historical monuments is the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Historical figure:
A very significant historical figure from France is Louis XIV. He built a fortress around France and reduced population pressure.
Population:
France is home to about 65,951,611 people
GDP:
France's gross domestic product is around $2.579 trillion
Famous brands:
Some of many famous brands from France are
Coco Chanel and Lacoste.
Religion:
The majority of the people who live in France practice the Roman Catholic religion.
Famous landmarks:
One of the most famous tourist attractions in the world is located in Paris, France.
It is called the Eiffel tower. It is 1,063 feet tall.
Cultural foods:
The macaroon, one of the most delicious desserts, originated from France along with many others.
Relative location:
France is located West of Germany.
Climate:
The climate in Paris during the winter is very cold and snowy.
The climate in the summer is pretty mild temperatures.
Country: Italy
Leader:
Prime Minister Enrico Letta
Historical monument:
The Colosseum is a very well known monument is located in Rome.
Agriculture:
Some main crops grown in the outskirts of Italy are fruits and vegetables.
GDP:
Italy's gross domestic product is around $1.813 trillion
Famous Brands:
Many famous brands that we find here in America, actually originated from Italy. Such as Ferrari, Gucci, and my personal favorite, nutella.
Language:
A majority of the people who live in Italy speak Italian.
famous landmark:
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a very well known landmark in Italy.
Cultural foods:
Here in American we eat many italian foods. Such as pizza, pasta, caesar salad, and much more.
Relative Location:
Italy is located East of France
climate:
The climate in Italy is cool, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
Topography:
Rugged and mountainous. contains some plains.