Europe Facts

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

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

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

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

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

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

A cold, dry wind from the north (France)

Benelux Countries

Malta (Five Islands Been Ruled By)

Was the first country to break away from Yugoslavia.

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

the mountain range which divides Spain from France

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

Highest mountain in the Alps

1500 miles of mountains separates Europe from Asia.

The beginning driving age in many European countries.

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

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

Northern Europe's constitutional monarchies

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

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

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

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

International treaty to reduce greenhouse gasses

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

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

Greece consists of ____ islands.

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

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

Russia is so large it has ___ time zones.

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

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

geothermal

Located on the Danube; home of the Devin Castle

A Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, southeast of Greece

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

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

gives Europe cooler summers and colder winters

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

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

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

Spain's high, broad, arid plateau region

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

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

Hot, dry winds from northern Africa

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

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

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

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

Ireland and Russia both have suffered from?

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

% of the Netherlands is below sea level.

Europe is a peninsula of peninsulas.

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

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

Arable land; the most of any continent.

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

Long narrow boat used on the canals in Venice, Italy

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

Most of Europe lies within ____ miles of a coast.

Main climate zones of Europe

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

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

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

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

Finland; largest orthodox church in Western Europe.

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

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

geothermal, hydroelectric, and wind power

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

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

Major sports of Europe.

A national sport in Spain and Portugal.

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

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

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

The "Mother" of Russia