The document provides information about countries in the European Union (EU). It begins by listing the EU countries and then discusses the origins and purpose of the EU, formed in 1957 by Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands through the Treaty of Rome. Specific details are given about Spain and Austria, including population, capital cities, currencies, and what each country is famous for like bullfighting in Spain and skiing in Austria.

1. The European Union by Nick and Jordan

3. What is the E.U? The E.U is a partnership in which countries help each other in the benefit of all their citizens.

4. How did the E.U start? In 1957 six countries-Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands signed the treaty of Rome to form the European Union.

5. Spain Spain has around 40,460,000 people living there. The capital of Spain is Madrid. The currency Spain use is the Euro.

6. What is Spain Famous for? Spain is famous for bull fighting, flamenco dancing, their football and their sunny weather and nice beaches.

7. The main industry in Spain There is a thriving tourist industry in the warm south and east coasts. Tourists buying local products such as lace, leather goods and pottery have helped these craft industries to survive.

8. Austria In 1995 Austria joined the European Union. With the entry of 10 new member states , the E.U started to shift eastwards.

9. What Austria is Famous For? Austria is very famous for it’s skiing and the Alp mountains. They also have a football team.