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The Netherlands uses many ____ to take water out from areas that are inhabited because it is below sea level
The Netherlands use Polders to transfer water so that the area doesn't flood
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What is the currency in most European countries? What is one place that doesn't use this currency? What is their currency?
- The currency in most European countries is the Euro. One place that doesn't use the Euro in Europe is England, and they use the pound.
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One big seaport in the Netherlands is _________, the Dutch rely on this for food to eat and sell, and for ______________.
A huge seaport in the Netherlands is the Rotterdam seaport. This seaport is very helpful to the Dutch so they can fish for food and to sell, and for transportation.
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What is a special shoe that the Dutch wear, especially for festivals? Why did they wear these?
- The Dutch usually wear clogs to festivals. Clogs are wooden shoes that are used for their tap-tap sound in festivals nowaday. They used to wear these because leather shoes were too expensive.
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What is one big religion in the Netherlands?
Christianity
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What does the Switzerland flag look like?
The Switzerland flag is red with a white cross in the middle.
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What mountain chain runs through Switzerland? How much of the land does it cover?
The mountain chain that runs through Switzerland is called the Alps. The Alps cover about 60% of Switzerland.
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What is Switzerland's largest city?
Zurich, Zurich is not the capital though. Bern is the capital of Switzerland.
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What is one big food in Switzerland and what is it?
Fondue is basically melted cheese to make a cheese sauce.
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What is one decoration in Switzerland that serves a purpose and what does it do?
The Swiss cowbell is one decoration that the Swiss hang in front of their doors. These are useful when on cows to locate them.
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What is one castle in Switzerland?
The Chillon Castle on lake Geneva is an important castle.
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There are ___+ breads is Germany
300, but they don't pasturize their cheese that much.
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Germany contains more ______ _____ than anywhere else!
Soccer clubs
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What is one big thing that produces electricity for a lot of Germany?
Wind turbines
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_____ wall split Germany into the ____ and the ____
The Berlin wall split Germany into the East and the West.
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What is one big landmark in Frace that holds a cafe at the top?
The Eiffel Tower
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France- What is a tasty soup made out of ingrediants that were already made.
hint, hint!
Tout fait soup
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In France, the terrain is ____ with _____ in the _____ and the West.
The terrain in France is typically flat with hills in the North and in the West.
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What are some religions in France?
Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.
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What river goes through Paris, France?
The Seine River goes through Paris, France.
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True or False?
The Alps run through France.
True! Mont Blanc is the tallest peak!
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What does Belgium rely a lot on?
Coal
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Yummy yummy! What desert is found here and in the americas?
CHOCOLATE!
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What is a famous tourist attraction in Belgium opens on August 14th?
- The Begonia Flower Carpet
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What cave in Belgium is the 2nd most spectacular cave Europe?
The Han-Sur-Lesse cave
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What is the capital of Belgium?
- Brussels
- Hint: think of Belgium, B
russels- OR Belgian waffles and Brussel sprouts :)
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Belgium borders what sea?
The North Sea!
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What delightful breakfast is found in Belgium?
Belgian waffles.
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What game is BIG is Belgium?
Soccer
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What festival is big in Belgium?
Carnival de Binche (Mardi Gras) that is after ash wednsday
(Festivals are BIG)
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What is a cool landmark is Belgium besides the 2nd most spectaular cave in Europe?
The Automium is a big thing that looks like atoms, you can ride escalators to get to the top to see the capital of Belgium, Brussels.
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What is a BIG rollercoaster in Belgium?
Loup Garou and it goes over water!
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Where does the Sound of Music originate from?
Austria
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What is the capital of Austria?
Vienna
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What is a cool food in Austria?
- Wiener-Schnitzel
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What is a major holiday in Austria?
Christmas!
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What river in Austria is important for trade and travel?
The Rhine River
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Austria is well known for what?
Music
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What is Austria's main language?
German
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What mountain range covers almost all of Austria?
The Alps
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Austria uses a lot of...
Oil, coal, copper, and zinc.
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Austria has the oldest ___ in the world.
Zoo!
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What is Austria's electricity 60% made up of?
Renewable sources
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What is a big tourist attraction in Austria?
Riesorad Ferris Wheel is a big tourist attraction in Austria
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Austria uses what currency?
Euro.... again...
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What christmasy object lights up at night in Austria?
The light Nutcracker
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What is a famous castle in Luxembourg?
The Viaden Castle
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The cities in Luxembourg are really _____ and _____
Luxembourg cities are very green and clean.
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What is very populous in Luxembourg?
Trees
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What is a big palace in Luxembourg?
Grand Ducal Palace which has a very renaissance style.
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Luxembourg has a VERY _____ climate.
Rainy
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Luxembourg gets a vigorious with from the _____.
North
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Luxembourg residants speak...
French, German, and Luxembourgish
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What is a big mountain chain in Luxembourg?
The Adrennes Mountains
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