1. By: Mike DeGiorgio APES Mr. Conlan

2. Land Area = 103,000 (sq. km.)

3. Land Area = 331,689 (sq. km.)

4. Vietnam 88,900,000 people Projected to be 113,700,000 in 2050 320,000 people Projected to be 410,000 in 2050 Iceland

5. Iceland v.s. Vietnam The life expectancy in Vietnam for both sexes is 74 compared to Iceland’s life expectancy of 81. It is surprising to learn Icelanders enjoy the world’s longest life expectancy. The men in Iceland life expectancy is 79 compared to Vietnam’s life expectancy for Men is 72. In Iceland the life expectancy for women is 83 compared to the women in Vietnam which is 76.

6. Vietnam GNI PPP Per Capita, 2008 (US$) is $2,700 GNI PPP Per Capita, 2008 (US$) is $25,220 Iceland

7. Prior to the 2008 crisis, Iceland had achieved high growth, low unemployment, and a extremely even distribution of income. The economy depends heavily on the fishing industry, which provides 40% of export earnings and employs 5% of the work force. Iceland's economy has been expanding into manufacturing and service industries in the last decade, with new developments in, biotechnology, and tourism.

8. In recent years, Vietnam has been rising as a leading agricultural exporter and an attractive foreign investment destination. Vietnam's key products are: rice, cashew nuts, black pepper, coffee, tea, fishery products and rubber. It is one of the largest oil producers in the world. High-tech industries and manufacturing information form a fast growing part of the economy.

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