MARSEILLE

·         An important port on the Mediterranean coast which is ranked second I all of Europe after Rotterdam in term of tonnage handled.

·         Known as the ‘Second City oil France’s and the chief gateway trade in Sopouthern France.

·         Oil refining, ship – building and tanning of leather are important, industries.

ROUEN

·         The medieval capital of Normandy is located at the head of navigation for smaller ocean vessels using the seine river.

LE HAVRE

·         Located on the mouth of the seine river.

·         An important fishing port on the Atlantic coast.

TOULOUSE

·         Aircraft assembly centre.

·         Known for airbus Industries.

ITALY

·         Area: 3,01,270 sq, km

·         Latitude: 36˚ 40’ - 47˚ 05’ N

·         Population: 57.3 million

·         Longitude: 6˚33’ - 18˚30’ E

Capital: Rome

Situation:  the boot shaped peninsula of Italy is situated in the southern Europe extending from the Alaps into the Mediterranean Sea. The island of Sicily, Elba, Sardinia, and Cap rain in the Mediterranean belong to Italy.