Nations+Report+Sheet


 * __Geographic Data__**

1. Country Name

2. Continental location

3. Geographic location: longitude and latitude

4. Size of the country: Square miles


 * __Political Data__**

5. Capital city

6. Government: Communist – Democratic (Republic) – Socialist – Military junta - Dictatorship - Monarchy

7. Present government leaders: President and or Prime Minister/General/King:

8. Present ambassador to the United States

9. Present US ambassador to this nation

10. An image of the national flag: Must be in color. Can be placed on front cover or within data page


 * __Statistical Data__** (compare this data with US statistics)

11. Total population (compare this data with US statistics) 12. Population density (people per sq. mile)

13. 3 largest cities w/pop.

14. Life expectancy (compare this data with US statistics)

15. Birth rate (compare this data with US statistics)

16. Death rate (compare this data with US statistics)

17. Infant mortality rate (compare this data with US statistics)


 * __Cultural Data__**

18. Major ethnic groups

19. Major languages spoken

20. Major religions

21. Popular Sports

22. Forms of entertainment

23. Unique customs/celebrations (holidays)

24. Staple foods:


 * __Economic Data__**

25. Name of currency:

26. Value of currency against US dollar:

27. Major crops:

28. Major industries:

29. Major natural resources (ex. oil, coal, iron ore, etc.)

30. Major Exports:

31. Value of Exports in $ (compare this data with US statistics)

32. Major Imports

33. Value of Imports in $ (compare this data with US statistics)

34. Balance of Trade: Positive, Balanced, or Negative

* //Positive Balance of Trade// – Value of Exports is greater than value of Imports
 * //Balance of Trade// - Value of Exports equals value of Imports
 * //Negative Balance of Trade// - Value of Imports is greater than value of Exports

35. Nation’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product/May be shown as GNP – Gross National Product) (compare this data with US statistics)

36. Nation’s PCI (Per Capita Income): (compare this data with US statistics)

Create a brief history of the country, highlighting notable events since the end of WWII. Include recent domestic and international events. Using a bullet timeline is acceptable
 * __Historical Background__**


 * __Alliances__**

Identify the nations that your country has the following alliances with.

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 * Bibliography**: Cite your sources for the information gathered above. Use the proper citation format.