Europe Facts

More than 180 miles of quarry tunnels snake through the foundations of _____.

The beginning driving age in many European countries.

A museum founded in 1793 in Paris, France, to display national masterpieces.

The railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel; 250' at its deepest.

Malta (Five Islands Been Ruled By)

gives Europe cooler summers and colder winters

Czech Republic; Hiking & rock climbing is very popular here.

Russia is so large it has ___ time zones.

geothermal, hydroelectric, and wind power

The biggest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea (Varna Bay) coast. home of the Sea Garden 

The world's deepest freshwater lake, found in Russia.

Ireland and Russia both have suffered from?

Time of influential music, literature, and arts which began in Europe. (Renaissance)

International treaty to reduce greenhouse gasses

Romans conquered lands between the Carpathian Mount. and Danube River and they named the area?

Built in 1961 to prevent East German citizens from traveling to the West.

geothermal

City and one of the largest ports in England; first major rail line (Liverpool)

Finland; largest orthodox church in Western Europe.

A national sport in Spain and Portugal.

Austria's capital and largest city; For centuries, has been synonymous with music

Arable land; the most of any continent.

The most popular sport. Bull fighting is also common on the Iberian Peninsula.

Greece consists of ____ islands.

Was the first country to break away from Yugoslavia.

This sunken city attracts tourists and uses gondolas to convey them around the canals.

A cold, dry wind from the north (France)

Capital and home of the Prince of Liechtenstein; has a car-free center

Vatican City: home of the Pope, leader of the Catholic faith.

Europeans are considered the most educated people in the world. (Education)

Rank as two of the world's largest urban areas.

A primary export of Switzerland (e.g.: knives, surgical instruments, etc.).

Capital of the Netherlands; is often known as the "judicial capital of the world"

Created in Italy, but it's largest following is in Russia.

Swiss consume an avg. of 27 lbs. per year.As guest many Europeans will bring a box or flowers.

A nation of steep mountains and narrow valleys. Is a tax and Alpine skiing haven.

Main climate zones of Europe

Benelux Countries

Belgrade, Serbia. The most significant cultural and historical complex of the Serbian capital.

The principal river of the Iberian Peninsula, Rises in eastern Spain, it flows to the Atlantic

2500 year old; fortress landmark in the city of Berat, Albania, lies high above the Osum River

This site in Sofia, perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art.

Major sports of Europe.

Much of the castle and cathedral architectural is of this style. (Colorful)

The burning of coal led to the poisoning of the air; deaths of citizens and a literal black fog

One of the poorest countries in Europe, with its economy relying heavily on agriculture.

Europe is a peninsula of peninsulas.

The voyages by Vasco da Gama led to the creation of a vast trading empire for ____.

This "radiated" country was once the breadbasket of Europe.

Iceland utilizes for their energy and heating needs, including H2 vehicles. (Geothermal)

Albanian/Macedonian nun, started Missionaries of Charity, Nobel Peace Prize winner

Narrow deep inlets of the sea, set between high rocky cliffs

Fjord in Scotland which is the destination of many scientists and tourists.

Many styles of architecture developed in the suburbs. (London)

Highest mountain in the Alps

An underground room or vault beneath a church, used as a chapel or burial place.

Most of Europe lies within ____ miles of a coast.

Many many artisans and craftsmen built opulent halls to make and sell their wares. 

The "Mother" of Russia

Northern Europe's constitutional monarchies

Spain's high, broad, arid plateau region

Many are traveling to the European nations for a chance at a better life.

The many natural harbors helped it to become one of the early maritime powers.

Located on the Danube; home of the Devin Castle

the mountain range which divides Spain from France

86 feet tall, detail style of art of the 17th and 18th century

1500 miles of mountains separates Europe from Asia.

Romans ____ were utilized to transport grain, coins, and architecture throughout their Empire.

A Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of Greece

Aka: the Netherlands. Cultural icons include windmills and tulips. Amsterdam has 40 canals.

Conflicts throughout Europe & Asia have led to many periods of ethnic/religious divisions. 

This city unites the hills of Buda & the boulevards of Pest. Situated on both banks of danube.

Hot, dry winds from northern Africa

% of the Netherlands is below sea level.

In Montenegro; is the deepest canyon in Europe; white water rafting destination.

Long narrow boat used on the canals in Venice, Italy

Oslo, Norway. The museum displays the world's two best-preserved wooden Viking ships

Capital of Austria's western state of Tyrol, is a city in the alps