Differences between two EU countries - Romania + UK Flashcards

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1
Q

when did Romania join the EU?

A

2007

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2
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when did the UK join the EU?

A

1973

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3
Q

what is the average temperature of the UK?

A

10% (pretty constant)

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4
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what is the average temp of Romania?

A

july = 22%
jan= -2%
fluctuates considerably more

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5
Q

how many km of coastline has the UK?

A

12,500km

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6
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how many km of coastline has the Romania?

A

225km

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7
Q

topography of Romania?

A

very mountainous (31%)

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8
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topography of UK?

A

in general is is rolling hills with a few exceptions like snowdonia

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9
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history of Romania?

A

used to be a dictatorship (1938)
becomes communist - USSR (1945)
very corrupt government (told to tackle in 2007)

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10
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natural hazards?

A
earthquake prone (1977)
floods caused by torrential rain killed 30 in  2005
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11
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infant mortality of UK?

A

4.5

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12
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infant mortality of Romania?

A

10.4

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13
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GNP per capita of UK?

A

about $41,200

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14
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GNP per capita of Romania?

A

about $20,600

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15
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What about the Uk’s past makes it wealthy and powerful?

A

Used to be a large colonial power

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16
Q

What is Romania’s main source of income?

What is hard?

A

Growing crops

V cold winter and varied topography

17
Q

What is the life expectancy in the uk?

A

81.5

18
Q

What is the life expectancy in Romania?

A

75