By Elaine Spence

GeographyGeography

LocationLocation – Northern Hemisphere – Northern Hemisphere

Latitude & LongitudeLatitude & Longitude - - 2020˚N - 60˚N˚N - 60˚N 2020˚ W - 40˚E˚ W - 40˚E

Neighboring ContinentsNeighboring Continents - Africa and - Africa and Asia Asia

HistoryHistory

Date of OriginDate of Origin:: Brief History:Brief History:

• Early PeopleEarly People• Conquering PeopleConquering People• IndependenceIndependence

GovernmentGovernment

Form of Form of GovernmentGovernment – –

TypeType

Leader Leader - President - President

FLAGFLAG

EconomyEconomy

TypeType: Command or market: Command or market

GDPGDP: $: $

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources::

Major ExportsMajor Exports: $ and products: $ and products

Major ImportsMajor Imports: $ and products: $ and products

CultureCulture

LanguageLanguage

ReligionReligion

Ethnic GroupEthnic Group

CultureCulture

Daily lifeDaily life

(food, clothing, (food, clothing, activities)activities)

CelebrationsCelebrations

Interesting Information Interesting Information

CreditsCredits

Author. Book Title. Place of Publisher: Publisher, Date.Author. Book Title. Place of Publisher: Publisher, Date.

Author. “Country.” Author. “Country.” World BookWorld Book EncyclopediaEncyclopedia. 1997.. 1997.

““CIA: World Factbook – Country” CIA: World Factbook – Country” <http.//www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos<http.//www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos//

country/htmlcountry/html>(November 10, 2005).>(November 10, 2005).

““Maps of the World.” Maps of the World.” Junior Scholastic World Almanac andJunior Scholastic World Almanac and Atlas 2005-2006Atlas 2005-2006. October 17 & 24, 2005: page .. October 17 & 24, 2005: page .

““The World in Focus.” The World in Focus.” Junior Scholastic World Almanac andJunior Scholastic World Almanac and Atlas 2004 -2005Atlas 2004 -2005. October 17 & 24, 2005: page .. October 17 & 24, 2005: page .