COUNTRIES

COUNTRIES
1. This country has a population of 38.8 million. It is unusual in Europe because it has more single young men than single young woman. It has about 20% unemployment but the tourist industry brings high seasonal employment. The people often borrow money but rarely borrow to buy houses. Many, however, have second holiday homes. Most people cook with gas, not electricity. They like low-alcohol drinks.
2. This country has a population of 14.7 million. The people are very cosmopolitan. They travel a lot, learn foreign language, and buy many things from other countries. The people have a high standard of living. They own the most stereos and video cameras. They don’t buy many motorbikes but they buy a lot of bicycles. The country has a large student population, and the highest percentage of single people.
3. This country has a population of 55.5 million. It has a strong economy and a lot of high technology industries, but not many people have home computers. The people have small families and love food, but only their own national food. They smoke and drink more than their European neighbors, and they have more health problems.
4. This country has a population of 56.5 million. It has the most marriages, but also the most divorces in Europe. Many people use credit cards, and they often borrow money, particularly to buy houses. They don’t save very much. They own the most videos and home computers in Europe. They like food from many countries, but prefer their own national food. People from other countries generally don’t like their food.

5. This country has a population of 57.3 million. The people have large families and often own a second holiday home. They love cars and motorbikes and own more than all other European countries. They spend a lot of money on clothes, but they don’t buy many stereos and videos. Nearly every country in Europe loves the food of this country.