1. SW Asia Research COUNTRY NAME: __________________________________ HISTORY  Look in the Government section and find the subtitle “Independence” Your country was once controlled by another (European) country. What country was it? On what date did your country earn their independence?  Your final project will require a color picture or drawing of the flag of the ruling country.  Area: Find the total area in square kilometers. GEOGRAPHY  In the space below describe the relative location of your country (see “Location” under “Geography”)  Land Boundary: (Length in kilometers)  2 maps:  Capital city: ___________________________  Natural Resources (list the first 10 max.) NAME: _____________________________________ PERIOD: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1.Your final project will require one POLITICAL MAP of your country. Your final project will also need one RELATIVE LOCATION MAP with your country highlighted.  Both maps needed are found on the CIA World Fact Book website. Your countryThe US sq km GOVERNMENT  Government Type:  Who is the “Head of Government”? What is their full name and title?  Your final project will need to include a color picture or drawing of your country’s flag. Your countryThe US km  Coastline: (Length in kilometers) Your countryThe US km DATA PACKET

2.  Industries (list at least the first 5)  Agriculture Products (list at least the first 5)  Export – Commodities (items/ things)  Labor Force by Occupation – include labels, percent %, and color on the circle graph below. ECONOMY  Import – Commodities (items/ things)  Exports – $________________________  Imports – $________________________ (list at least the first 5)  Unemployment rate in %  Currency exchange rate – compare to the US Dollar (see separate website)  Currency name: Your countryThe US % 1 USD * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  Your final project will require ONE COLORED and LABELED circle graph of the ETHNIC GROUPS or LABOR FORCE BY OCCUPATION in your country. Your circle graph can be hand drawn or computer generated. EXPORT DOLLARS IMPORT DOLLARS AGRICULTUREINDUSTRY LABOR FORCECURRANCY

3. CULTURE: “PEOPLE and SOCIETY”  Total population:  Languages spoken:  Literacy rate in % Your countryThe US Your countryThe US %  Compare the life expectancy in your country to the life expectancy in the US.  Ethnic groups – include labels, percent %, and color on the circle graph below. Your country: years males females The US: years males females  Use the data above to create a double bar graph below. (list at least the first 5)  Largest cities – “Major Urban Areas” (list at least the first 5 and include their total population) * * * * * * * * * *  Your final project will require ONE COLORED and LABELED circle graph of the ETHNIC GROUPS or LABOR FORCE BY OCCUPATION in your country. Your circle graph can be hand drawn or computer generated. POPULATION LITERACY LANGUAGES LIFE EXPECTANCYETHNIC GROUPS LARGE CITIES

4. BIBLIOGRAPHY  For this entire project, you are REQUIRED to include a bibliography of each and EVERY website you used for your research.  Feel free to cut and paste the URL during your search.  You will submit the bibliography as a separate Word document.  REMEMBER: If you got the information from somewhere other than your very own brain, you MUST cite your source! And since you likely do not know much about this country, I expect you will have an extensive bibliography. Failing to cite your sources will result in a ZERO for this entire assignment, and you will NOT have any opportunity for a re-do. DUE DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 24th