FRANCE

FRANCE FACTS

• The romans ruled France for over 100 years.
• They fought a 100 year war with Britain.
• Napoleon ruled over France.
• They declared independence in the 1960's.
• It is a republic with a democratic government.

THE NETHERLANDS

NETHERLAND FACTS

• Borders the North Sea.
• People are called dutch.
• They speak dutch.
• Center of international trade.
• The capital is Amsterdam.

BELGIUM

BELGIUM FACTS

• Highly urbanized country.
• The capital is Brussels.
• Serves as many international headquarters.
• They are characterized by many foreighn influences.
• The Antwerp is a major key port.

GERMANY

GERMANY FACTS

• Has been involved in both world wars.
• The capital is Berlin.
• Was divided in half after ww2.
• Was ruled by Adolf Hitler.
• It is culturally diverse.

AUSTRIA

AUSTRIA FACTS

• Was under german rule in both world wars.
• Has many mountain ranges.
• Used to be called Austria-hungary.
• Hitler ruled Austria in ww2.
• The capitol is vienna.

SWITZERLAND

SWITZERLAND FACTS

• The alps are located their.
• The capitol is bern.
• It is culturally diverse.
• It is famous for mountain ranges.
• They have a democratic government.