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The New Eastern Europe. Poland and the Baltic Republics Pp. 202-205 Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Pp. 206-209. Poland. One of largest countries in Europe On huge Northern European Plain Bogs – low swampy areas Carpathian Mountains in south. Poland’s Economy.
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The New Eastern Europe Poland and the Baltic Republics Pp. 202-205 Hungarians, Czechs, and Slovaks Pp. 206-209
Poland • One of largest countries in Europe • On huge Northern European Plain • Bogs – low swampy areas • Carpathian Mountains in south
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
Poland’s Economy • Mining and manufacturing • Petroleum and natural gas • Factories and shipping • Acid rain – rain containing chemicals that pollute water, air and land
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
Baltic Republics • Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania • On Baltic Sea • Large Russian minority populations • Poor, swampy areas • Dairy farming, fishing, shipbuilding
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.
Hungarian Economy • Farmers grow sugar beets, corn, wheat, and grapes • Manufacturing, financial services, and tourism • Depends on Danube River for trade
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
HUNGARY: Government • Capital = Budapest • Known as the “Paris of Eastern Europe”
Czech Republic: Land/Climate • Known for beautiful buildings and great writers • Large fertile plains and factories
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
Slovakia • LAND: Carpathian Mountains in north are rich in iron ore, lead, zinc, and copper • ECONOMY: Heavy industry & Popular vacation spot
Slovakia • GOVERNMENT: Privatize– factory ownership shifts from government to individual • Outdated technology and pollution • PEOPLE:MostlyRoman Catholic • 60% live in cities