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Scandanivian countries

* Denmark *Norway *Sweden

Bodies of Water

* mediterranean *aegean *adriatic *balearic *lonian *tyrrheanian seas

Capital: Brussels

Belgium

the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone.

Dinant

Currency:

Euro

intergovernmental organization founded in 1945 after the end of WWll

United Nations

is headquartered in New York City and is composed of 193 member states

United Nations

Currency of norway

kroner (code NOK)

UK

most populous

UK Currency

pound sterling

Mountain Ranges

the Alps The Urals Pyreness Carpathians Scandinavian Balkan Appennines Dinaric Alps

latvia Known for

vibrant cities lush forests and pristine beaches along the Baltic Sea

Riga is famous for its

well-preserved Art Nouveau architecture and a lively cultural scene

Talinn has a

well-preserved medieval Old Town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Capital: Vienna

Austria

The Habsburg royal family had immense power, not only in the region that is now

Austria

a landlocked country in Central Europe, is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, classical music

Austria

is known for its alpine landscapes (Tyrol, Vorarlberg, and Salzburgerland), the Danube,

Austria

the Sound of Music Tour

Austria

is known for ..... high quality chocolate beer culture

Belgium

was a period of political and military tension between the United States and its allies in the Western Bloc

COLD WAR

Headed by British monarch established in 1949

COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS

Country which has the Queen. As its monarch

COMMONWEALTH REALM

DENMARK

Capital Copenhagen

IRELAND

Capital: Dublin

FINLAND

Capital: Helsinki

NORWAY

Capital: Oslo

ICELAND

Capital: Reyjavik

LATVIA

Capital: Riga

-subterranean adventure with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations,

Caves of Han

BALTIC STATES

Consist of 3 countries (Latvia. Estonia, Lithuania)

Major cities of denmark

Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg

Capital: Paris

Country: France

Capital: Berlin

Country: Germany

Major Rivers

Danube Rhine Doura Volga

Nordic Region countries

Denmark Finland Iceland Norway Sweden

Nestled along the Meuse River

Dinant

Official languages:

Dutch, French & German

Alliance between - Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Romania

EASTERN BLOC

blend of historical charm and modern innovation

ESTONIA

Subregions in Europe

Eastern Europe Western Europe Northern Europe Southern Europe

Ireland is known as the

Emerald Isle due to its expanses of lush, green landscapes

Kingdoms of Great Britain:

England, Scotland, Wales

The British Isles Great Ireland (which is divided into Britain)

England, Scotland, and wales

Official language

English and Irish

Capital: Talinn

Estonia

known for its advanced digital infrastructure including e- governance thriving startup culture

Estonia

Baltic States

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

Official language

German

has the highest GDP in Europe and the largest financial surplus of any country,

Germany

has the highest net national wealth of any European state

Germany

Austria's second-largest city

Graz

is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture,

Graz

Iceland

Home to some of the largest glaciers and some of the world's active volcanoes

Languages:

Icelandic

is famous for its winter sports and serves as a gateway to the mountains.

Innsbruck

Ireland is known for

Irish pub culture Irish whiskey

▪ Capital: Vilnius

LITHUANIA

Northern europe

Least populous region

known for its rich history, including the medieval Trakai Island Castle

Lithuania

Capital of UK

London

has the world's highest GDP per capita,

Luxembourg

Intergovernmental military alliance that was formed in 1949 to provide collective defense against potential military threats from the Soviet Union

NATO

NATO means

North Atlantic Treaty organization

Official language:

Norwegian and Sami

is also known as the "City of Lights" and a global center for art, fashion, and cuisine.

Paris

Government of UK

Parliamentary democracy w/ a constitutional monarchy; monarch: Charles III

Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Salzburg

is famous for its baroque architecture, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, and the iconic Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Salzburg

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Schönbrunn Palace

UK Sports

Soccer, rugby, cricket, boxing, and golf (all were in vented in UK)

UK known for

Sports and literature

Norway is known for

Stunning natural beauty, fjords, viking history, Northern lights, midnight sun oil and gas industry, Sami culture & trolls

official language:

Swedish

Major tourist attractions

Tivoli, the little Mermaid, and Legoland, Amalienborg Palace

The Hofburg Palace, Belvedere Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral are notable landmarks.

Vienna

is a cultural hub known for its imperial palaces, classical music scene, and historic architecture.

Vienna

has a charming Old Town with narrow streets, baroque architecture and the Iconic Gediminas' Tower.

Vilnius

Alliance between - US, Canada, UK, France, West Germany, Haly, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and others

WESTERN BLOC

This picturesque valley along the Danube River is known for its vineyards, charming villages, and historic monasteries,

Wachau Valley

Consists of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands and Switzerland

Western Europe

The landscape of the region consists of plains with mountains in some places.

Western Europe

is one of the richest regions of the world.

Western Europe

Iceland

Widely known as the land of fire and ice land of light and brightness

the country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest.

belgium

SAMI CULTURE

best known for reindeer herding.

official language of denmark

danish

Swedish cuisine is known for

dishes like köttbullar (Swedish meatballs), gravlax (cured salmon), and smörgåsbord, a buffet-style meal w/ various dishes

Northern europe

has 10 countries

Nordic

is more inclusive and represents a regional cooperation and partnership among these countries

The Danish Krone (DKK)

is the official currency of Denmark, Greenland, and Faroe Islands

Denmark

known for its Danish design, danish pastries, butter cookies, lego, Hygge, cycling culture, danish monarchy, renewable energy, Hans Christian Andersen (The Little Mermaid, The Ugly duckling, the Emperor's New Clothes, The snow queen)

Iceland

least populous

known for

natural beauty, Scandinavian design, innovation, and technology, the Nobel.

latvia boasts

picturesque countryside w/ traditional wooden villages. historic Castles and nature parks

UK is known for

rich history, royalty, literature and authors, English language, tea cult fashion and design science sports

iceland is Known for

rugged landscape and scenery, northern lights, blue lagoon, scenic waterfall

Scandinavian

share a common linguistic or cultural heritage as well as have similar historical and cultural ties

known for:

stunning lapland Northern lights. for being the home of Sta. Claus

SWEDEN

• Capital: Stockholm.