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Australia Country Australia

Capital Canberra

Location Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

Size/Pop. 7,686,850 sq km / 20,000,000

Terrain mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast

Climate generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north

Languages English, native languages

Nationality noun: Australian(s) adjective: Australian

Religion Anglican 26.1%, Roman Catholic 26%, other Christian 24.3%, non-Christian 11%, other 12.6%

Currency Australian dollar (AUD)

Exports coal, gold, meat, wool, alumina, iron ore, wheat, machinery and transport equipment

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Germany Country Germany

Capital Berlin

Location Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland, south of Denmark

Size / Pop. 357,021 sq km / 83,000,000

Terrain lowlands in north, uplands in center, Bavarian Alps in south

Climate temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm foehn wind

Languages German

Nationality noun: German(s) adjective: German

Religion Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated or other 28.3%

Currency euro (EUR)

Exports machinery, vehicles, chemicals, metals and manufactures, foodstuffs, textiles

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Italy Country Italy

Capital Rome

Location Southern Europe, a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia

Size / Pop. 301,230 sq km / 57,500,000

Terrain mostly rugged and mountainous; some plains, coastal lowlands

Climate predominantly Mediterranean; Alpine in far north; hot, dry in south

Languages Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region are predominantly German speaking), French (small French-speaking minority in Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste-Gorizia area)

Nationality noun: Italian(s) adjective: Italian

Religion predominately Roman Catholic with mature Protestant and Jewish communities and a growing Muslim immigrant community

Currency euro (EUR)

Exports engineering products, textiles and clothing, production machinery, motor vehicles, transport equipment, chemicals; food, beverages, minerals

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Brazil Country Brazil

Capital Brasilia

Location Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean

Size /Pop. 8,511,965 sq km / 175,000,000

Terrain mostly flat to rolling lowlands in north; some plains, hills, mountains, and narrow coastal belt

Climate mostly tropical, but temperate in south

Languages Portuguese (official), Spanish, English, French

Nationality noun: Brazilian(s) adjective: Brazilian

Religion Roman Catholic (nominal) 80%

Currency real (BRL)

Exports transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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South Korea

Country People’s Republic of Korea

Capital Seoul

Location Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea

Size / Pop. 98,480 sq km / 49,232,844 (July 2008 est.)

Terrain mostly hills and mountains; wide coastal plains in west and south

Climate temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter

Languages Korean, English widely taught in junior high and high school

Nationality noun: Korean (s) adjective: Korean

Religion Christian 26.3% (Protestant 19.7%, Roman Catholic 6.6%), Buddhist 23.2%, other or unknown 1.3%, none 49.3% (1995 census)

Currency won (RMB)

Exports semiconductors, wireless telecommunications equipment, motor vehicles, computers, steel, ships, petrochemicals

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Iran

Capital Tehran

Location Middle East border Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf

Size/Pop. 80,840,000

Terrain rugged, mountainous rim; high, central basin with deserts, mountains; small, discontinuous plains along both coasts

Climate mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian coast

Languages Official Languages: Persian / Farsi 53%

Nationality Noun: Iranian Slang: ----

Religion Muslim

Currency Iranian Rial

Exports petroleum, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Belgium

Capital Brussels

Location Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands

Size/Pop. 10,449,000

Terrain flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast

Climate temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy

Languages Official Languages: Dutch, French, German

Nationality noun: Belgian adjective: Belgian

Religion Christian: Roman Catholic, Protestant

Currency Euro

Exports engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and beverages, chemicals, basic metals, textiles, glass, petroleum

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Mexico

Capital Mexico City

Location Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States

Size/Pop. 111,211,789 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain varies from tropical to desert

Climate high, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert

Languages Official Languages: Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%,

Nationality Noun: New Zealander Slang: Kiwi

Religion Roman Catholic 76.5%, Protestant 6.3%

Currency Peso (MXN)

Exports manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Uruguay

Capital Montevideo

Location Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil

Size/Pop. 3,494,382 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain mostly rolling plains and low hills; fertile coastal lowland

Climate warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown

Languages Official Languages: Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix)

Nationality Noun: Uruguayan Adj: Uruguayan

Religion Roman Catholic 47.1%, non-Catholic Christians 11.1%, nondenominational 23.2%, atheist or agnostic 17.2%

Currency Uruguayan pesos (UYU)

Exports meat, rice, leather products, wool, fish, dairy products

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Algeria

Capital Algiers

Location Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia

Size/Pop. 34,178,188 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain mostly high plateau and desert; some mountains; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain

Climate arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; Siroccos (dry winds)

Languages Official Languages: Arabic Other: French, Berber dialects

Nationality Noun: Algerian Adj: Algerian

Religion Muslim

Currency Algerian dinars (DZD)

Exports petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products 97%

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Nigeria

Capital Abuja

Location Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon

Size/Pop. 149,229,090

Terrain southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north

Climate varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north

Languages Official Languages: English Other: Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani

Nationality Noun: Nigerian Adj: Nigerian

Religion Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10%

Currency nairas (NGN)

Exports petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Greece

Capital Athens

Location Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey

Size/Pop. 10,737,428 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands

Climate temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers

Languages Official Languages: Greek

Nationality Noun: Greek Adj: Greek

Religion Greek Orthodox 98%, Muslim 1.3%

Currency euros (EUR)

Exports food and beverages, manufactured goods, petroleum products, chemicals, textiles

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Switzerland

Capital Bern

Location Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy

Size/Pop. 7,604,467 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes

Climate temperate, but varies with altitude

Languages Official Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansch

Nationality Noun: Swiss Slang: Swiss

Religion Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Muslim 4.3%, Orthodox 1.8%

Currency Swiss Franc ( CHF )

Exports machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Spain

Capital Madrid

Location Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains

Size/Pop. 40,525,002 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills; Pyrenees in north

Climate temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior

Languages Official Languages: Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician, Basque

Nationality Noun: Spaniard Adj: Spanish

Religion Roman Catholic

Currency Euro (EUR)

Exports machinery, motor vehicles; foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, medicines, consumer goods

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________ Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

A Match Recap!

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Country Country Japan

Capital Tokyo

Location Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula

Size/Pop. 127,078,679 (July 2009 est.)

Terrain mostly rugged and mountainous

Climate varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north

Languages Official Languages: Japanese

Nationality Noun: Japanese Adj: Japanese

Religion Shintoism 83.9%, Buddhism 71.4%, Christianity 2%, other 7.8%

Currency Yen ( JPY )

Exports transport equipment, motor vehicles, semiconductors, electrical machinery, chemicals

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My Prediction for the World Cup: _________________________________

Actual Place and Results: __________________________________________

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BEST players: _______________________, __________________________,

One Famous World Cup Moment:

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A Match Recap!