Mediterranean Countries Chapter 17 notes Iberian Peninsula is

Mediterranean Countries Chapter 17 notes

Iberian Peninsula is separated by: -Pyrenees Mountains -Steep Cliffs

Portugal has had great influence overseas during it’s history -1500’s sailed around Africa to Asia! -Claimed land in South America & Africa

Economy of Spain & Portugal Away from agriculture to industry

Vocabulary -dry farming Let the land rest to regain moisture -sirocco Hot, dry wind from North Africa

Italy • Mountains run the length of Italy so the only flat land is on the coastal plain • Mountains are young and there is a lot of seismic activity

Italy’s Northern Region • Agriculture-Industry. Tourism • Po River Valley is the most productive agricultural area • Po River Valley – 2/3 of factory products are made there • Important area for tourism

Italy’s Central Region • Rome - the capital ^Roman ruins – Colosseum ^Roman Catholic Church headquarters ^Florence – cultural center Renaissance center

Italy’s Southern Region • Poor soil, lack of industry, people have migrated north • Naples, largest city in the region, some of the worst poverty in Europe Volcanoes that are still active!

Greece Economy Covered by mountains Rocky soil Travel is difficult Narrow coastal plain grow - grains, olive & citrus groves • Sheep & goats graze on mountainsides • •

Athens, the capital • Modern, crowded city. traffic jams! “walking is faster than driving” • Greece has the world’s largest commercial shipping fleets!

Greek influence Architecture Democracy