Germany & The Alpine Countries Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the alpine countries?
Switzerland
Austria
Liechtenstein
What do the alpine countries have in common?
All HVE strong economies and high standards of living
_______ have been vital to Germany’s growth.
Rivers
Name 3 rivers of Germany.
Danube
Elbe
Rhine
In the 1900’s, Germany’s efforts to dominate sparked _______________.
The two world wars
When did east Germany become communist?
After WWII
When did the two parts of Germany reunite?
1990
What is the government of Germany now?
Federal republic
T/F. National governments in Germany have all of the power.
False. National and state governments share power.
Who is the real head of Germany’s government?
The chancellor
Germany has the __________ population of Europe.
Largest
How many people live in Europe?
82.5
What is the largest city in Germany?
Berlin
Today, Germany is a global ____________ power and leader in EU.
Economic
What products does Germany produce?
Steel chemicals, cars, and electrical equipment
Where do the alpine countries get their name from?
The alps
What is neutrality? What country practices it?
Refusal to take sides in war
Switzerland
How many national languages does Switzerland have? What are they?
Four
German
French
Italian
Romansh
Switzerland is known for fine ____________,____________,&___________.
Clocks
Watches
Chocolate
T/F
Austria is landlocked
T
Austria’s main recourses include _________ and _________.
Iron ore
Timber
Austria has strong _________ and __________ industries.
Banking
Insursnce
What is the largest city in Austria?
Vienna
What language does Austria speak?
German
