1) Germany is located in Central Europe and is about the size of Montana. Major rivers include the Rhine and Danube. Hamburg is the largest port city. 2) Germany imports about 1/3 of its food and is a leading exporter of beer, cheese, and wine. Autobahns and other transportation links connect major cities and industries. 3) Switzerland has practiced neutrality for over 700 years. The Alps divide rivers and contain rich farmland. Switzerland produces clocks, watches, chocolate, and cheese. Tourism and banking are also important.

1. Germany, Switzerland, and
Austria

2. Germany

3. Germany

4. Germany - Location and Land

5. Germany - Location and Land
Germany is about the size of (1)
MONTANA.

6. Germany - Location and Land
Germany is about the size of (1)
MONTANA.
In the south are the (2) ALPS where the
Danube River begins.

7. Germany - Location and Land
Germany is about the size of (1)
MONTANA.
In the south are the (2) ALPS where the
Danube River begins.
In the north is the (3) RHINE RIVER, which
forms part of the border with France.

8. Germany - Location and Land
Germany is about the size of (1)
MONTANA.
In the south are the (2) ALPS where the
Danube River begins.
In the north is the (3) RHINE RIVER, which
forms part of the border with France.
(5) HAMBURG, the largest port city, is in
the west on the Elbe River.

9. Economy

10. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.

11. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.
It is a leading exporter of (7) BEER,
CHEESE AND WINE.

12. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.
It is a leading exporter of (7) BEER,
CHEESE AND WINE.
The Black Forest, north of the Alps, is
known for its scenery and wood products.

13. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.
It is a leading exporter of (7) BEER,
CHEESE AND WINE.
The Black Forest, north of the Alps, is
known for its scenery and wood products.

14. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.
It is a leading exporter of (7) BEER,
CHEESE AND WINE.
The Black Forest, north of the Alps, is
known for its scenery and wood products.

15. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.
It is a leading exporter of (7) BEER,
CHEESE AND WINE.
The Black Forest, north of the Alps, is
known for its scenery and wood products.
(8) AUTOBAHNS, or superhighways, along
with railroads, rivers, and canals, link
important cities.

16. Economy
Germany imports about (6) 1/3 of its food.
It is a leading exporter of (7) BEER,
CHEESE AND WINE.
The Black Forest, north of the Alps, is
known for its scenery and wood products.
(8) AUTOBAHNS, or superhighways, along
with railroads, rivers, and canals, link
important cities.

17. Government

18. Government
Like the US, Germany is a (9) FEDERAL
REPUBLIC: the national and state
governments share power.

19. Government
Like the US, Germany is a (9) FEDERAL
REPUBLIC: the national and state
governments share power.
They have an elected (10) PRESIDENT to
carry out ceremonial duties.

20. Government
Like the US, Germany is a (9) FEDERAL
REPUBLIC: the national and state
governments share power.
They have an elected (10) PRESIDENT to
carry out ceremonial duties.
They also have a (11) CHANCELLOR who is
chosen by one of the two houses of
parliament and he or she runs the
government.

21. Reunification

22. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.

23. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.

24. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.

25. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.
West Germany became (14) DEMOCRATIC but
East Germany became Communist.

26. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.
West Germany became (14) DEMOCRATIC but
East Germany became Communist.

27. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.
West Germany became (14) DEMOCRATIC but
East Germany became Communist.

28. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.
West Germany became (14) DEMOCRATIC but
East Germany became Communist.

29. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.
West Germany became (14) DEMOCRATIC but
East Germany became Communist.

30. Reunification
After World War II, Germany was divided into
East Germany and West Germany between the (12)
ALLIES and SOVIET UNION.
(13) BERLIN was also divided, even though it was
entirely located in East Germany.
West Germany became (14) DEMOCRATIC but
East Germany became Communist.
(15) REUNIFICATION, or bringing the two
governments together, has been a challenge; it
occurred on October 3, 1990.

31. People

32. People
(16) GERMAN, their language, is related to
English.

33. People
(16) GERMAN, their language, is related to
English.
(17) PROTESTANTISM began in Germany
when a monk, Martin Luther, led a protest
against things the Catholic Church was
doing.

34. People
(16) GERMAN, their language, is related to
English.
(17) PROTESTANTISM began in Germany
when a monk, Martin Luther, led a protest
against things the Catholic Church was
doing.
Today, both Protestants and Catholics live
in Germany.

35. People
(16) GERMAN, their language, is related to
English.
(17) PROTESTANTISM began in Germany
when a monk, Martin Luther, led a protest
against things the Catholic Church was
doing.
Today, both Protestants and Catholics live
in Germany.
Famous Germans include Johann Sebastian
Bach and Ludwig Van Beethoven.

36. Switzerland

37. Switzerland

38. Government

39. Government
Switzerland has had a democracy for (18)
700 YEARS.

40. Government
Switzerland has had a democracy for (18)
700 YEARS.
Because of its location, Switzerland has
practiced (19) NEUTRALITY - refusing to
take sides in disagreements and wars
between countries.

41. Land

42. Land
The Alps are a (20) CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE. This is a high place from which
rivers flow in different directions.

43. Land
The Alps are a (20) CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE. This is a high place from which
rivers flow in different directions.
The Rhine and Rhone (21) RIVERS begin in
the Alps.

44. Land
The Alps are a (20) CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE. This is a high place from which
rivers flow in different directions.
The Rhine and Rhone (21) RIVERS begin in
the Alps.
A high plateau between mountains holds rich
farmlands, industries, the capital (22)
BERN, and the largest city, Zurich.

45. Land
The Alps are a (20) CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE. This is a high place from which
rivers flow in different directions.
The Rhine and Rhone (21) RIVERS begin in
the Alps.
A high plateau between mountains holds rich
farmlands, industries, the capital (22)
BERN, and the largest city, Zurich.

46. Economy

47. Economy
Switzerland has few natural resources.

48. Economy
Switzerland has few natural resources.
However, it imports resources and makes
high-quality goods such as (23) CLOCKS,
watches, and electronic equipment.

49. Economy
Switzerland has few natural resources.
However, it imports resources and makes
high-quality goods such as (23) CLOCKS,
watches, and electronic equipment.
Chemicals, gourmet chocolate, and gourmet
cheese are also produced.

50. Economy
Switzerland has few natural resources.
However, it imports resources and makes
high-quality goods such as (23) CLOCKS,
watches, and electronic equipment.
Chemicals, gourmet chocolate, and gourmet
cheese are also produced.
Other important industries are (24)
TOURISM, banking, and insurance.

51. People

52. People
There are many different ethnic groups and
religions.

53. People
There are many different ethnic groups and
religions.
There are (25) FOUR national languages.

54. Austria

55. Austria

56. Land

57. Land
Austria is (26) LANDLOCKED.

58. Land
Austria is (26) LANDLOCKED.

59. Land
Austria is (26) LANDLOCKED.
The Alps cover (27) 3/4 of the land.

60. Economy

61. Economy
Rivers proved hydroelectric power and the
mountains provide (28) TIMBER.

62. Economy
Rivers proved hydroelectric power and the
mountains provide (28) TIMBER.
Tourism is extremely important.

63. Economy
Rivers proved hydroelectric power and the
mountains provide (28) TIMBER.
Tourism is extremely important.
Factories produce machinery, chemicals,
metals, and vehicles.

64. Economy
Rivers proved hydroelectric power and the
mountains provide (28) TIMBER.
Tourism is extremely important.
Factories produce machinery, chemicals,
metals, and vehicles.
Farmers raise dairy cattle, livestock, sugar
beets, grains, potatoes, and fruits.

65. People

66. People
Most Austrians live in cities and towns and
work in manufacturing or service jobs.

67. People
Most Austrians live in cities and towns and
work in manufacturing or service jobs.
Most people speak (29) GERMAN.

68. People
Most Austrians live in cities and towns and
work in manufacturing or service jobs.
Most people speak (29) GERMAN.
80% of people are Roman Catholic.

69. People
Most Austrians live in cities and towns and
work in manufacturing or service jobs.
Most people speak (29) GERMAN.
80% of people are Roman Catholic.
The capital, (30) VIENNA, is the largest
city and is where some of the greatest
composers in history lived, including Mozart,
Schubert, and Haydn.

70. People
Most Austrians live in cities and towns and
work in manufacturing or service jobs.
Most people speak (29) GERMAN.
80% of people are Roman Catholic.
The capital, (30) VIENNA, is the largest
city and is where some of the greatest
composers in history lived, including Mozart,
Schubert, and Haydn.