For ages 8 to 12, to read with a parent
Europe explained for kids
Europe, the European Union, its 27 countries, the euro, borders, history… Pick a topic, read it, then test yourself with the quiz!
- What is Europe?Europe is first a part of the Earth: a continent.
- The 27 countries of the European UnionThe European Union started with 6 countries.
- How does the EU make decisions?Imagine a class of 27 pupils who must agree on the playground rules.
- The euro, a shared currencyWith the same notes, you can buy an ice cream in Paris, Rome or Lisbon.
- Travelling without showing your passportBy car, you can go from France to Belgium or Spain without stopping at the border.
- The story of the EU in 10 datesAfter the Second World War, countries that had fought each other decided to work together to keep the peace.
- Voting for EuropeIn a democracy, people choose their representatives by voting.
- Kids’ questionsChildren often ask the best questions.
- The little dictionary of EuropeTricky words, explained simply.
Game: find the country on the map
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