Geography 103 Resources

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven." Matthew 5: 13 – 16

NOTE: Click on the images/maps to enlarge

British Isles Map:

Flags: UK, Ireland - ,

Territories of the UK:

The CIA World Factbook:
UK - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html
Ireland - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ei.html

Western Europe Map:

Flags: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria

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The CIA World Factbook:
France - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html
Germany - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gm.html
Netherlands - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nl.html
Switzerland - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sz.html
Belgium - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/be.html
Luxembourg - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/lu.html
Austria - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/au.html

The Alps: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761562121/Alps.html

The Alps make up the largest mountain system in Europe. They extend, in south central Europe, from the Gulf of Genoa to the Danube River in Vienna. The craggy peaks of the French Alps, pictured here, provide some of the world’s best skiing near Mont Blanc, France.

The Swiss Alps: http://encarta.msn.com/media_701765704_761562121_-1_1/Swiss_Alps.html

Bay of Biscay: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761557457/Biscay_Bay_of.html

Loire (river): http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761558531/Loire_(river).html

Seine (river): http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761552004/Seine_(river).html

Garonne: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761555613/Garonne.html

Rhône (river): http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761561470/Rh%C3%B4ne_(river).html

The principal river in southeastern France, the Rhône is navigable between Lyon in east central France and Marseille, a major port on the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhône is also connected via waterways and canals to major northern rivers, including the Rhine, the Seine, and the Loire. Shown here is the Rhône at Saint Vallier.

Rhine: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761578232/Rhine.html
Map of the Rhine River: http://encarta.msn.com/media_461520404_761578232_-1_1/Map_of_the_Rhine_River.html One of the most important inland waterways in Europe, the Rhine River is navigable for almost 800 km (500 mi) inland from its mouth in the North Sea. The Rhine is a major transport river and is linked by canals to many of the other major rivers of Western Europe.

Danube: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761553799/Danube.html

Elbe: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761572805/Elbe.html

France and Surrounding Countries Map:

The Chunnel: http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761580087/Channel_Tunnel.html

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