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1 alpine people and cluture
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What does the economy consist of?
manufacturing and service jobs, farmin' -
What are the main economic activities at the rim of the mountains and plateaus?
Manufacturing and service jobs -
What is the highest mountain in the French Alps?
The Mont Blanc -
What is the main economic activity at higher altitudes?
Farming and forestry -
How many people live in the Alps?
14 million people -
Has the alpine culture changed dramatically over time?
No, it has been relatively unchanged since the medieval period. -
What are the mainstays of the Alpine culture?
Farming and forestry -
What did surviving skills lead to?
strong traditions of carpentry, woodcarving, baking and pastry-making and cheesemaking -
Which are the most traditional activities?
Carpentry, woodcarving, baking, pastry making, cheese making. -
1.1 Farming
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Why is grazing and pasture land limited in the Alps?
Because of the steep and rocky topography of the Alps
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