Paul Müller-Munk Inspiration: Unity of Europe Symbolism: The stars represent unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member states, as membership was intended to be open to all European countries willing and able to take on the obligations of membership. The circle of stars symbolizes unity, solidarity and harmony between the peoples of Europe. The blue is the colour of the West European flag of the 1950s. The flag was adopted by the Council of Europe on 8 December 1955 and by the European Communities on 29 June 1985. It became the official flag of the European Union with the establishment of

4. . Elbrus mountain (5,642 m) - Caucasus (Russia)
2. Elbrus East Peak (5621 m) - Caucasus (Russia)
3. Southwest Elbrus peak (5,600 m) - Caucasus (Russia)
4. Mont Blanc peak (4,810 m) - Alps (France, Italy)
5. Matterhorn mountain (4,478 m) - Alps (Italy, Switzerland)
6. Matterhorn mountain (4,478 m) - Alps (Italy, Switzerland)
7. Mulhacén peak (3,479 m) - Penibética Cordillera (Spain)
8. Aneto peak (3,404 m) - Girona (Spain)
9. Veleta Peak (3,396 m) - Penibética Cordillera (Spain)
10. Posets peak (3,375 m) - Pyrenees (Spain

5. River km mi Draining into
(tributary of)
Volga 3692 2294 Caspian Sea
Danube 2860 1780 Black Sea
Ural 2428 1509 Caspian Sea
Dnieper 2290 1420 Black Sea
Don 1950 1210 Sea of Azov
Pechora 1809 1124 Barents Sea
Kama 1805 1221 Caspian Sea (Volga)
Northern Dvina-Vychegda 1774 1102 White Sea
Oka 1500 932 Caspian Sea (Volga)

7. 1. Europe: Europe is the sixth largest continent in size and the third largest in population. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the
south, Asia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the West. Europe is a wealthy continent and is the center of the West and Western Democracy.
2. Country: A region, territory, or large tract of land distinguishable by features of topography, biology, or culture
3. Boundary: Something that indicates a border or limit.
4. European Union: An economic and political union.
5. Continent: One of the principal land masses of the earth.
6. Flag: A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, standard, signal, or emblem.
7. Government: The act or process of governing, especially the control and administration of public policy in a political unit.
8. President: One appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of people, such as an assembly or meeting.

9. THIS IS THE SOCIAL MAP OF EUROPE

12. The European Union, or EU, is a collaborative effort between 27 European countries to
form a mutually beneficial economic and policy community. Since 1993, the EU has
worked to increase economies and spread human rights advances worldwide. The goals
of the region include uniting Europe toward common goals and providing aid to
developing nations.
After World War II, Europe was a fractured area, divided by political and cultural
differences. Several attempts to promote a regional governing body met with varying
success, including the European Coal and Steel Community and the European
Community. Because of the power ideological and political differences between Western
and Eastern Europe, a true community could not be formed until after the end of the
Cold War.
In1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed by member nations, bringing the European
Union into effect. The treaty outlined three pillars of the union: European Communities,
Common Foreign and Security Policy, and Justice and Home Affairs. The treaty also
made provisions to admit many of the nations of Eastern Europe. In 2001, the Treaty of
Nice further expanded provisions for new nations.

13.  Austria (1995)
 Belgium (1952)
 Bulgaria (2007)
 Cyprus (2004)
 Czech Republic (2004)
 Denmark (1973)
 Estonia (2004)
 Finland (1995)
 France (1952)
 Germany (1952)
 Greece (1981)
 Hungary (2004)
 Ireland (1973)
 Italy (1952)
 Latvia (2004)
 Lithuania (2004)
 Luxembourg (1952)
 Malta (2004)
 Netherlands (1952)
 Poland (2004)
 Portugal (1986)
 Romania (2007)
 Slovakia (2004)
 Slovenia (2004)
 Spain (1986)
 Sweden (1995)


14. 1958–1972 1973–1980 1981–1985
Name: The Stella Aurora
Use: National flag
Proportion: 2:3
Adopted: 8 December 1955[1] (CoE)
29 June 1985[2] (EEC) 1986–2002
Design: A circle of 12 5-pointed gold (yellow) stars on a blue field.
Designed by: Arsène Heitz and Paul Lévy