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Economic and Cultural Overview of Poland, the Baltic Republics, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia

This comprehensive overview explores the economies, geographies, and cultural histories of Poland, the Baltic Republics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Home to diverse landscapes from vast plains to the Carpathian Mountains, these countries have rich agricultural outputs, thriving manufacturing sectors, and unique historical paths from communism to democracy. The influence of Roman Catholicism is notable, alongside a vibrant cultural heritage filled with literature and the arts. Discover the region's challenges and growth as they navigate modern Europe.

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Economic and Cultural Overview of Poland, the Baltic Republics, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia

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  1. The New Eastern Europe Poland and the Baltic Republics Pp. 202-205 Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Pp. 206-209

  2. Poland • One of largest countries in Europe • On huge Northern European Plain • Bogs – low swampy areas • Carpathian Mountains in south

  3. Poland’s Economy • Communist state – government had strong control over the economy and society • Thousands of small farms • Grow most potatoes and rye than any other country in Europe

  4. Poland’s Economy • Mining and manufacturing • Petroleum and natural gas • Factories and shipping • Acid rain – rain containing chemicals that pollute water, air and land

  5. Struggle for Freedom • Founded in 900 AD • Powerful kingdom in Middle Ages • 1947 – communism • 1989 – democracy • 2004 – joined European Union • 2/3 live in cities • Most are Roman Catholic

  6. Baltic Republics • Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania • On Baltic Sea • Large Russian minority populations • Poor, swampy areas • Dairy farming, fishing, shipbuilding

  7. CHAPTER 7 SECTION 2

  8. Hungary - Land of the Magyars • Landlocked – does not border sea or ocean • Danube River provides trade and transportation • Hungarian Plain good for farming and grazing • Rolling hills, forests, lakes, and Carpathian Mountains here.

  9. Hungarian Economy • Farmers grow sugar beets, corn, wheat, and grapes • Manufacturing, financial services, and tourism • Depends on Danube River for trade

  10. Hungarians: People/Culture • Magyars came about 1,000 years ago; skilled horseriders • Nomads – people who move from place to place, often with herds of animals • Ottoman Turks and Austria ruled it • 2/3 are Roman Catholic

  11. HUNGARY: Government • Capital = Budapest • Known as the “Paris of Eastern Europe”

  12. Czech Republic: Land/Climate • Known for beautiful buildings and great writers • Large fertile plains and factories

  13. Czech Republic People/Culture Economy/Government Capital = PRAGUE Manufacturing First president was a playwright Formerly Czechoslovakia (split in 1993) • 2/3 live in cities • Highest Standard of Living • Great play writers and literature

  14. Slovakia • LAND: Carpathian Mountains in north are rich in iron ore, lead, zinc, and copper • ECONOMY: Heavy industry & Popular vacation spot

  15. Slovakia • GOVERNMENT: Privatize– factory ownership shifts from government to individual • Outdated technology and pollution • PEOPLE:MostlyRoman Catholic • 60% live in cities

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