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Bulgarian MapLEGEND
Capital City Cities Mountains
BulgariaSize- 110,879 sq km Climate- temperate; cold, damp winters and
hot, dry summers.Location- Southeastern Europe Population- 7,093,635 peopleFlag-
Geographic FeaturesLand Regions-mostly mountains with lowlands in north
and southeastRivers, Lakes, Oceans- Danube River; separates
Romania & Bulgaria and Black Sea to the East
Indigenous Fauna &Flora- Arctic alpines, suslik, rock partridges, chamois, capercaillie, chough, accentor, & wall
creeper Special Points of interest-earthquakes; landslides
Vacation Tour- Boyana Church, Kazanluk Tomb, and Bachkovo Monastery
HistoryEarly History-Central Asian Turkic tribes merged with
the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century.
Impact on world-Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of
influence and became a People's Republic in 1946.
PoliticalType of government-parliamentary democracy
Government LeadersChief of State-President Georgi Parvanov, Vice
President Angel Marin. Head of Government-Prime Minister Boyko Borlssov,
Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon Djankov and Tsvetan
Tsvetanov.
EconomyIndustry-electricity, gas, water; food, beverages, tobacco;
machinery and equipment, base metals, chemical products, coke, refined petroleum, nuclear fuel.
Exports- clothing, footwear, iron and steel, machinery and equipment, fuels.
Imports-machinery and equipment; metals and ores; chemicals and plastics; fuels, minerals, and raw materials
Economic Status- Bulgaria entered the EU on January 1, 2007.
Major Trade Partners- Russia, Germany, Italy, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, Austria.
Trade Association- EUROMAT (European Gaming and Amusement Federation), Association of Apparel and Textile.
Sanctions- None at this time.
Daily LifeStandard of living-$12,800 per capita
Literacy- 98.2% of population
Clothing-Pants, shirts, and vests are worn by men and dresses and aprons that are heavily embroidered for the women.
Internet Usage-3.395 million
CulturalTraditions- Rose Day celebrates the start of rose-picking.Customs-Sourvakars (Boys going from house to house, wishing people a
Happy New Year by slapping them ritually with an ornamented twig for health and prosperity.), Martyr Triffon Zarezan (first pruning of the vines.)
Religions- Bulgarian Orthodox, Muslim, other Christian. Foods- Traditional Bulgarian food include recipes that
contain feta cheese, meat, vegetables, and yogurt. Music & Dance- Nestinars is a ritual dance on live coal. Unique Facts- Wedding bands are worn on the right hand,
not the left as in the West and when Bulgarians nod their heads up and down, they mean NO. When they move their heads from side to side, they mean YES.
Conclusion I learned that Bulgaria is a unique country with its unusual
traditions. I learned Bulgaria was a former communist country and is now a parliamentary democracy. Bulgaria is a mountainous region with a huge population.
Pictures of Bulgaria
Map of Czech Republic
Czech RepublicSize-78,867 sq km Climate-temperate; cool summers; cold,
cloudy, humid wintersLocation-Central Europe Population-10,190,213 Flag-
GeographyLand Regions- Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains,
hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of very hilly country.
Rivers, lakes, oceans- Elbe River
Indigenous fauna & flora- Oak, beech, and spruce dominate the forest zones,while the Alpine zone supports grasses and low-
growing bushes. Points of interest- floodingVacation- St. Nicholas Cathedral, National Theater, and old
Jewish cemetery.
HistoryEarly history- On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a
"velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999
and the European Union in 2004. Impact on world- At the end of WWI, the Czech and the Slovaks
joined together to make Czechoslovakia. On the eve of WWII, the Czechs were forcibly annexed into the Third Reich.
PoliticalType of government-parliamentary democracyGovernment leaders-Chief of state- President Vaclav KlausHead of government- Prime Minister Petr Necas
First Deputy Prime Minister- Karel Schwarzenberg
Economy Industry- motor vehicles, metallurgy, machinery and equipment,
glass, armamentsExports- machinery and transport equipment, raw materials and
fuel, chemicals Imports- machinery and transport equipment, raw materials and
fuels, chemicals
Economic status- The Czech Republic is a stable and prosperous
market economy. Trade partners- Germany, China, Slovakia, Poland, France,
Russia
Trade associations-OSCE and NATO Sanctions- None at this time.
Daily Life
Standard of living- $25,600 per capita Literacy- 99% of the population Clothing- The normal pants and shirt for men and women or
women can wear skirts or dresses.
Internet usage- 6.681 million
CulturalTraditions-the burning of witches, the day of love, and
Hromnice.Customs- Remove your shoes before dining, the eldest woman
gets served first, and be on time. Religions- Roman Catholic, Protestant Foods- Their meals consist of meats and starches
Music & dance- The Czech Republic is central and eastern Europe's centers for music.
Unique facts- Czechs are very shy; reserved people and value family and planning ahead into the future.
ConclusionThe Czech Republic is located in central Europe. Their food
recipes consists of meats and starches because of their harsh winters. I learned that the Czechs are very reserved people that value family just like me.
Czech Republic
Map of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, KyrgyzstanSize-199,951 sq km Climate-dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan
Mountains; subtropical in southwest (Fergana Valley); temperate in northern foothill zone
Location-Central Asia Population-5,587,443 people Flag-
GeographyLand regions- peaks of Tien Shan and associated valleys and
basins encompass entire nation.
Rivers, lakes, oceans- Naryn River, Lake Issyk Kul’, and Lake Song-Kel’
Indigenous fauna & flora- woodlands and white spruce
Points of interest- None
Vacation tour- Burana tower, Ala Archa, and Jailoo.
HistoryEarly history- Kyrgyzstan was annexed by Russia in
1876. During the Tsarist Empire revolt in 1916 almost 1/6 of Kyrgyz population was killed. Kyrgyz received independence in 1991 when the USSR dissolved.
Impact on world- The Silk road went thru Kyrgyzstan from China to Europe opening a trading route for silk, teas and other fine spices.
PoliticalType of government-republic
Government LeadersChief of state- President Roza Otunbaeva
Head of government- Prime Minister Almazbek
Atambaev
Economy Industry-small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement,
shoes, sawn logs, refrigerators, furniture, electric motors, gold, rare earth metals
Exports-cotton, wool, meat, tobacco; gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas, hydropower; machinery; shoes
Imports-oil and gas, machinery and equipment, chemicals, food stuffs
Economic status- Kyrgyzstan is a very poor country with much corruption.
Trade partners-China, Switzerland, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
Trade associations- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Sanctions- None
Daily LifeStandard of living- $ 2,200 per capita
Literacy- 98.7% of the population
Clothing- people in felt hats, knee-length silk tunics, (belted at the waist) and high leather boots – all very reminiscent of traditional Kyrgyz costume. More modern western traditional clothing is becoming more accepted.
Internet usage-2.195 million
CulturalTraditions- People live in a Yurta.Customs- Jentek toi (Birth Feast) New parents show their
happiness by treating their neighbors, and a mark of respect is to treat people to sary mai (yellow butter). First it is put into the baby's mouth, followed by the oldest person in the house. The sary mai is kept in a slaughtered lamb's, sheep's or calf's stomach for the purpose of this feast.
Religions-Muslim and Russian Orthodox Foods- Dish is meant to be eaten with the hands, not with a
knife and fork! - "Besh" means five, and "barmak", finger. Music & dance- Music is nomadic and rural. Unique facts- The people have no sewage system and get
their water from mountains.
Conclusion Kyrgyzstan is a very mountainous and poor country. They have no
sewage system and get their water mainly from mountains. The consequences of mountain water in water population which is dominant in this country.
Pictures of Kyrgyzstan
Map of Nicaragua
Managua, NicaraguaSize-130,370 sq km Climate-tropical in lowlands, cooler in highlands
Location-Central America Population-5,666,301 people
Flag-
GeographyLand regions- extensive Atlantic coastal plains rising to central
interior mountains; narrow Pacific coastal plain interrupted by volcanoes.
Rivers, lakes, oceans- Lago de Nicaragua, Lago de Managua, Caribbean Sea, and North pacific Ocean
Indigenous fauna & flora- Forests contain valuable cedar, mahogany, and pine timber as well as quebracho, guaiacum, guapinol and medlar
Points of interest- Destructive earthquakes; volcanoes; landslides; extremely susceptible to hurricanes.
Vacation tour- Cathedral de la Asuncion, Volcan Masaya National Park, and Nueva Catedral.
HistoryEarly history- Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish colony from
Panama in the early 16th century. They gained their independence in 1821, from Spain.
Impact on world- Nicaraguan aid to leftist rebels in El Salvador caused the US to sponsor anti-Sandinista contra guerrillas.
PoliticalType of government-Republic
Government leadersChief of state- President Daniel Ortega Saavedra; Vice
President Jaime Morales Carazo
EconomyIndustry- Food processing, chemicals, machinery and metal
products, knit and woven apparel, petroleum refining and distribution, beverages, footwear, wood.
Exports- Coffee, beef, shrimp and lobster, tobacco, sugar, gold, peanuts; textiles and apparel.
Imports- Consumer goods, machinery and equipment, raw materials, petroleum products.
Economic Status- The poorest country in Central America.
Trade partners- U.S., Venezuela, Mexico, and Costa Rica Trade association- CACM, WTO, and WTO Sanction- None at this time.
Daily LifeStandard of living-$2,900 per capita Literacy-67.5% of the population
Clothing- Very brightly colored clothing.
Internet usage-199,800 of the population
CulturalTraditions- Toro Guaco and La Gritera. Customs- Catholic devotion, diverse indigenous roots, and
enthusiasm for life in the face of extreme poverty.
Religions- Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Moravian, and Jehovah's Witness
Foods- Corn is used in a lot of recipes.
Music & dance-Marimba dances. Unique facts- Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the
Hemisphere.
Conclusion Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America. Despite the
poverty stricken country they are devout Catholics.
Pictures of Nicaragua
Map of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSize-2,149,690 sq km Climate-harsh, dry desert with great temperature
extremes
Location-Middle East Population-26,131,703 people
Flag-
GeographyLand Regions- mostly uninhabited, sandy desert
Rivers, lakes, oceans- Red Sea and Persian Gulf
Indigenous fauna & flora-Points of interest- Frequent sand and dust storms
Vacation tour-
HistoryEarly history- The modern Saudi state was founded in
1932. it is home to the religion of Islam and has two holy cities; Mecca and Medina.
Impact on world- After Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, Saudi Arabia accepted the Kuwait royal family and 400,00 refugees.
PoliticalType of government-Monarchy
Government leaders-Chief of state- King and Prime Minister Abdallah bin Abd
al-Aziz Al Saud
Economy Industry-crude oil production, petroleum refining, basic
petrochemicals, ammonia, industrial gases, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), cement, fertilizer, plastics, metals, commercial ship repair, commercial aircraft repair, construction
Exports-petroleum and petroleum products Imports-machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor
vehicles, textilesEconomic status- Oil-based economy and is strongly controlled
by the government.
Trade partners- Japan, United States, South Korea, China, and
Germany. Trade association- UKOOASanction- None at this time.
Daily LifeStandard of living- $24,200 per capita
Literacy-78.8% of the population
Clothing- Thobe, Tagiyah, Ghutra, Agal, Surwal, and Boshiya
Internet usage-9.774 million
CulturalTraditions- The Feast of the End of Ramadan and The Feast of
the End of Hajj. Customs- “Hunter dogs” and “guard dogs” are only allowed to
enter the country. Religions-Muslim Foods- Do not eat pork or drink alcohol.Music &dance- Saudi Arabia comprises of about 50 folk dances
and an innumerable variety of classical music. Unique facts- Saudi Arabia is ranked as the largest
exporter of petroleum.
ConclusionSaudi Arabia is a country found in the middle
east. They rely heavily on their oil for trade but have expanded into agriculture.
Pictures of Saudi Arabia
Map of Swaziland
Mbabana, SwazilandSize- 17,364 sq kmClimate- Varies from tropical to near temperate.Location- Southern Africa Population- 1,370,424 peopleFlag-
GeographyLand regions- Mostly mountains and hills; some moderately
sloping plains.Rivers, lakes, oceans- Lusutfu River and Komati River. Indigenous fauna & flora- Made up of mostly the Highveld and
the windward slopes of the Lubombo escarpment; savanna, and
grassland. Points of interest- DroughtVacation Tour- Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary, National
Museum, and Havelock Mine.
HistoryEarly History- Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was
guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century. They finally
gained independence in 1968. Impact on world- Swaziland recently surpassed Botswana as the
country with the world's highest known HIV/AIDS prevalence rate.
PoliticalType of government- Monarchy
Government LeadersChief of state- King Mswati III Head of government- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso
Dlamini
Economy Industry- Coal, wood pulp, sugar, soft drink concentrates, textiles
and apparel.Exports- Soft drink concentrates, sugar, wood pulp, cotton yarn,
refrigerators, citrus and canned fruit. Imports- Motor vehicles, machinery, transport equipment,
foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals.Economic Status- Sugar and wood pulp were major foreign
exchange earners; however, the wood pulp producer closed in January 2010.
Trade partners- South AfricaTrade associations- Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Sanctions- Political sanctions within its own country.
Daily LifeStandard of living- $4,500 per capita
Literacy- 81.6% of total population
Clothing- Colorful skirt with a leather apron. Internet Usage- 90,100
CulturalTraditions- Commonwealth Day, Birthday of King Sobhuza II, and Boxing
Day.Customs- They rely on oral tradition folklore. Religions- Zionist, Roman Catholic, and Muslim.Foods- Corn, sorghum, beans, groundnuts and sweet potatoes are grown to
eat.Music and dance- SiBhaca dance music.Unique Facts- Swaziland is a very poor country with the highest
number of infected by with HIV/AIDS.
ConclusionSwaziland is found in southern Africa. It is a very poor
country and has the highest number of infected people with
HIV/AIDS.
Pictures of Swaziland
Map of Yemen
YemenClimate- Extraordinarily hot, dry, harsh desert.
Size- 527,968 sq km
Location- Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Population- 24,133,492 Flag-
GeographyLand regions- Narrow coastal plain backed by flat-topped hills
and rugged mountains; dissected upland desert plains in center slope into the desert interior of the Arabian Peninsula.
Rivers, lakes, oceans- Gulf of Aden and Red Sea Indigenous fauna & flora- The date palm, citrus fruits,
bananas, and cotton.Points of interest- Sandstorms and dust storms in summer
Vacation Tour- City of Taiz, Makha, and Al-Qaherah Castle.
HistoryEarly History- North Yemen became independent of the
Ottoman Empire in 1918. In the 19century, the British set up a protectorate area around the southern port of Aden.
Impact on world- In 2000, Saudi Arabia and Yemen agreed to a delimitation of their border.
PoliticalType of government- Republic
Government leadersChief of state- President Ali Abdallah Salih
Head of government- Prime Minister Ali Muhammad Mujawwar
Economy Industry- Crude oil production and petroleum refining; small-
scale production of cotton textiles and leather goods; food processing; handicrafts; small aluminum products factory; cement; commercial ship repair; natural gas production.
Exports- Crude oil, coffee, dried and salted fish, liquefied natural gas.
Imports- Food and live animals, machinery and equipment, chemicals.
Economic Status- Relies on declining oil resources for revenue. Trade Partners- China, Thailand, India, South Africa, Japan, UAE. Trade Associations- WTO Sanctions- Yemen is does not have sanctions, however the United
Nations wants to sanction Al’ Qaida in the region.
Daily LifeStandard of living-$2,600 per capita Literacy- 50.2% of the population.Clothing- Thob. Internet Usage- 2.349 million
CulturalTraditions- Yemenite men consume Qat, a narcotic plant, every
day.Customs- Muharram (Islamic New Year).Religions- Muslim including Shaf'i (Sunni) and Zaydi (Shia),
small numbers of Jewish, Christian, and Hindu.Foods- Hot and spicy foods.Music and dance- They listen to rock and R&B.Unique facts- Yemen has no recorded deaths of people living
with HIV/AIDS.
Conclusion Yemen is a country in southern Africa, which is
strategically located along the strait of Bab el Mandeb, which links one of the most used shipping lanes.
citationsCia.gov/worldfactbook