Western Europe Flashcards
What is Italy known of?
Home of the ancient Roman Empire
What is the percentage of the male population in Vatican City?
100%
What is the name of the made up language the people of San Marino speak?
Esperanto (“hope”)
What is the religion of Spain?
Christianity (Catholicism)
What language do the people of Spain speak?
Spanish
What are some dietary staples in Mediterranean countries?
Olives, grapes, tomatoes, cheese, and wine
How did Portugal reduce their drug rate?
They didn’t make drug use a criminal charge, instead they provided help for drug addicts.
What is the GDP of Germany?
3.4 trillion
What is the autobahn?
German highway; “recommended” speed limit
What is the Protestant reformation
A 16th century movement that lead to the eventual influence and demise of the previously powerful Catholic Church. People were now able to worship God as they pleased. People began to head west to America to worship God as they pleased.
What is the 3- track education system?
Germany’s education system consists of 3 tracks. The hauptschule is the lowest level, the realschule is the average level, and the gymnasium is the highest level.
Approximately, how much of France’s Muslim population is unemployed?
Approximatley 40% (growing Muslim population)
What is Monaco’s government?
Constitutional monarchy
What country has the highest HDI and GDP/ capita?
Monaco
What 4 countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
