GY 105 Lecture 12: Lecture 12
7 Nov 2017
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Blend of languages, religions create diverse culture. Current trend promotes economic, political, and cultural unity. High population density, intensive agriculture, major cities and industrial regions. Multiple navigable rivers connected by canals and locks. Continental climate with hotter summer and colder winters. History of agriculture, resource extraction, manufacturing, and urbanization. More problems in eastern europe until recently. Eu attempting to reduce emissions while promoting industry. Eu has failed to meet initial goals, but has set new goals and promoting alternative energy. 4 members who are not a part of eu. All future eu members are required to participate. Workers flooded region after world war ii. Collapse of soviet union led to influx from eastern europe. Current border situation described as fortress europe . Schengen agreement facilitates movement of people across region. Varied mix of languages, customs, religions and livelihoods. European cultures have played key role in globalization. New waves of global culture influencing region.
