This document provides an overview of Western and Central Europe. It discusses several countries in the region, including Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. It describes the location and importance of Western Central Europe, and its three main physical regions: the central lowlands, central uplands, and the Alps mountains. The document also mentions some facts about these countries and provides review questions.

2. Switzerland

3. Germany

4. France

5. Netherlands or Holland

6. The Continents of the World Africa Asia Oceania North America Antarctica South America Europe

7. Western Central Europe Northern Europe Eastern Europe Southern Europe

8. Chapter 9 Western Central Europe Could you tell some facts you already know about the countries in western central Europe?

10. Introductory Paragraph West Central Europe has been important to world history . It has influenced( 影响 ) world culture , religion , and industry in many ways. The countries of this region have had many wars , but are now working together in stead of apart.

11. Euro

12. EU (European Union)

13. Geo-Stats Western Central Europe Rank them from largest to smallest in area Rank them from largest to smallest in population

14. Pick out the mistakes Nation: Netherlands Population: 7,524,000 Area: 210,026 square miles Major Cities: Berlin (capital), bern, Amsterdam, Lyon

15. Map Skills

16. 24 Beautiful Photos from Switzerland

43. Map Skills

44. Extension Questions Which western central European country extends farthest north? Which is the smallest western central European country? Which western central European countries have access( 靠近 ) to the ocean? Germany Monaco 1.9 km 2 France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany

45. Lesson 1 Western and Central Europe Where is Western Central Europe Located? 55 0 N 43 0 N North Sea English Channel The Bay of Biscay Mediterranean Sea

46. Why Is the Area Important? Western central Europe’s location has helped it influence the world. It is near both Africa and some parts of Asia . For hundreds of years, people and goods have traveled to North and South America from the many ports of these countries. Explorers and settles left these ports on long sea voyages spread European beliefs , cultures , and languages .

50. What Are the Three Physical Region? Lowlands Uplands Alps

51. Lesson Review

52. Core words The Netherlands 荷兰 Germany 德国 France 法国 Switzerland 瑞士 the North Sea 北海 the English Channel 英吉利海峡 the Alps 阿尔卑斯山脉

53. Extension Words Czech Republic 捷克共和国 Slovakia 斯洛伐克 Luxembourg 卢森堡 Liechtenstein 列支敦士登 Hungary 匈牙利 Belgium 比利时 Poland 波兰 Austria 奥地利

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