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Title: France


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France
  • Cara Boggs
  • Mr. Cook
  • 9th Grade

2
Where France is located
  • France is located on the western part of Europe
    and its neighbors are Spain, Belgium, Italy, and
    Germany.

3
Geographic Features of France
  • France is connected by the Atlantic Ocean and
    Mediterranean Sea.
  • It has plains and mountains.
  • Mountains stretch to the borders of Spain, Italy,
    and Switzerland.
  • Its tallest mountain is Mont Blanc.
  • The Rhine River flows to the border of
    Germany.

4
Interesting Facts about France
  • If you give an aggressive handshake, they
    consider that it impolite.
  • St. Denis is their patron saint.
  • Pets outnumber children.

5
The Statistical State of France.
  • The GDP of France is 30,386, and they are one of
    the highest economic countries in the world.
  • Adult literacy rate 99(male) 99(female).
  • You must go to school from ages 6 to 16.
  • Life Expectancy 77 (male) 84 (female)
  • Population 63,713,926 people

6
Citation Page
  • ProQuest. France. CultureGrams World Edition.
    http//online.culturegrams.com/ (November 17,
    2008).
  • France Economy. Encyclopaedia Britannica
    Online School Edition. http//school.eb.com/eb/ar
    ticle-41125
  • (accessed November 17, 2008).

7
United Kingdom
  • Cara Boggs
  • Mr. Cook
  • 9th Grade

8
Where the United Kingdom is located
  • The United Kingdom is located on the western part
    of Europe. Its neighbors are Ireland and France.

9
Geographic Features of the United Kingdom
  • The UK takes up all of Great Britain and the
    northern part of Ireland.
  • It is home to the highest peak, Ben Nevis,
    located in Scotland.
  • It is surrounded by the North Sea, Irish Sea, and
    the English Channel.
  • The climate is temperate and wet.
  • In the winter the weather is nearly below
    freezing and summer temperatures are humid.

10
Interesting Facts about the United Kingdom.
  • Britain has no written constitution.
  • Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish, is made from
    sheep stomach.
  • England helped find many famous sports, like
    football(soccer), boxing, and tennis.
  • They dont celebrate some public holidays.

11
The Statistical State of the United Kingdom
  • The UKs GDP is 33,238, their unemployment is
    low, and they have natural resources, such as
    oil, natural gas, iron, and salt.
  • Adult Literacy Rate 99 (male) 99 (female)
  • Life Expectancy 77 (male), 81 (female)
  • Schooling is from ages 5 to 16.
  • Population 60,776,238 people

12
Citation Page
  • ProQuest. United Kingdom. CultureGrams World
    Edition. http//online.culturegrams.com/
    (November 18, 2008).
  • United Kingdom Photo. National Geographic
  • http//travel.nationalgeographic.com/ (November
    18, 2008).
  • United Kingdom. Encyclopaedia Britannica
    Online School Edition. http//school.eb.com/eb/ar
    ticle-9110750?queryUnited20Kingdomct
  • (November 18, 2008).

13
Ireland
  • Cara Boggs
  • Mr. Cook
  • 9th grade

14
Where Ireland is located
  • Ireland is located on the most Western part of
    Europe. Irelands only close neighbor is the
    United Kingdom.

15
Geographic Features of Ireland
  • Ireland has many hills and mountains.
  • It has major water ways like the Irish Sea, the
    North Channel, and the St. Georges Channel.
  • Ireland has many channels, lakes, and bogs.
  • Winters are mild and wet and it doesnt really
    snow.
  • Summers are cool.
  • The fog and rain keep the country lush and green.

16
Interesting Facts about Ireland
  • The northern part of Ireland is occupied by the
    United Kingdom.
  • In 1995, their constitution banned divorce.
  • If you kiss the Blarney Stone, it is believed
    that you will receive good luck.
  • Irelands name in Gaelic is Eire.
  • Popular sports are rugby, Gaelic football,
    soccer, sailing, golf, cycling, hunting,
    shooting, horse racing, and hurling.

17
The Statistical State of Ireland
  • Irelands GDP is 38,505, they have a good
    economy, and they depend a lot on trade.
  • Adult Literacy Rate 99 (male) 99 (female)
  • Population 4,109,086 people.
  • Schooling is from ages four to fifteen, but some
    stay in school full time up to age sixteen.
  • Life Expectancy 76 (male) and 81 (female)

18
Citation Page
  • ProQuest. Ireland. CultureGrams World
    Edition. http//online.culturegrams.com/
    (November 19, 2008).
  • Ireland. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
    School Edition. http//school.eb.com/eb/
    (accessed November 19, 2008).
  • Irish Headlands, 1993. and Photo of the Day
    Irish Landscapes. National Geographic
    http//photography.nationalgeographic.com/
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