France

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France

• Cara Boggs
• Mr. Cook
• 9th Grade

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Where France is located

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

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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.

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Interesting Facts about France

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

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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

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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).

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United Kingdom

• Cara Boggs
• Mr. Cook
• 9th Grade

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Where the United Kingdom is located

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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).

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Ireland

• Cara Boggs
• Mr. Cook
• 9th grade

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Where Ireland is located

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

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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/