Since we started our world geography unit with France, we decided to stick to European countries first and then move onto other regions. This week we learned all about Germany! Basic Information About Germany: Germany is a country in western Europe. It is boarderd by Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the North Sea, and the Baltic Sea. Germany is typically cool and cloudy, with mild summers. The northern region of Germany is mainly flat plains, while central and southern Germany is covered in forested hills, with several river valleys. Capital: Berlin  Population: 83 million  Size: 357,021 square kilometers  Currency: Euro Type of Government: federal r epublic   German Flag: National Anthem:  Lied der Deutschen National Animal: The Federal Eagle  Famous Places and Monuments: Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein Castle- Photo by Mark Neal  Neushwanstien Castle in Bavaria, Germany is o...

 We're studying world geography this year by choosing several countries from each region of the world to spend a couple of weeks studying. Our plan is to learn about the basic geography, important monuments and natural features, some basic history, do a cooking project or two, and do some sort of craft or art project for each country.  T he first country we chose to study this year was France. We mostly chose to start with France because we love French food, and my girls were excited about making crepes and French onion soup, but also because I took 4 years of French in high school. It's a country I already know a lot about, so that made it an easy place to start. Basic Information About France: France is a country in western Europe, boarderd by the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, and the Mediterranean Sea. The north western region of France is mainly plains and rolling hills. The south eastern regi...