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Topography:

1. Mountains
a. Highest__________ Elevations__________
b. Ranges__________

Name(s)____________

c. Special Characteristics________________________________________
d. Legends or special historical significance__________________________
e. Locate on your map (include name) and shade brown
2. Geology
a. Volcanoes (names and locations)_________________________________
i. Last time erupted _______________________________________
b. Mineral Deposits (give mineral type)
i. Mineral 1_______________________________________________
ii. Mineral 2_______________________________________________
iii. Mineral 3_______________________________________________
3. Hydrological (Water)
a. Largest Lake_________

Size_________

b. Longest River_________

Length_________

c. Largest Dam_________

Size_________

d. Oceans or seas which boarder your country_______________________________


e. Major water source for human consumption______________________________
4. Climate/Weather
a. Climate Type_______________________________________________________
b. Major weather characteristics__________________________________________
c. Maximum Temp_________ Minimum Temp_________(use the country capital)
d. Severe weather types_________________________________________________

5. Biological
a. Major native plants (include uses if they have them)
i. Plant 1______________________________________________________
ii. Plant 2______________________________________________________
iii. Plant 3______________________________________________________
b. Major native animals
i. Animal 1____________________________________________________
ii. Animal 2____________________________________________________
iii. Animal 3____________________________________________________
c. Animal plant or species that is well known and may represent the country in
foreigners eyes. Find an image of these life forms and create a collage (to be used
in final presentation).
d. Endangered species (include the location in which they can be found and note on
map)
i. Species 1____________________________________________________
ii. Species 2____________________________________________________
iii. Species 3____________________________________________________
e. Does this country have rainforests?_____ If yes, give their name and indicate on
map

Political:
1. Borders
a. List all bordering countries
i. Country 1_________________________
ii. Country 2_________________________
iii. Country 3_________________________
b. List any lakes, rivers, or oceans that are part of the border

i. _________________________________
ii. _________________________________
iii. _________________________________
c. List any latitude or longitude lines that are part of the border
i. _________________________________
ii. _________________________________
iii. _________________________________
2. Capital
a. Name of the Capital_______________________
b. Population of Capital______________________
c. Origin of Capitals name___________________
d. Location of Capital _______________________
e. Previous Capital Location__________________
3. Government
a. Type of Government______________________
b. Name of Leader__________________________
c. Record of Government (success, failure, violence, not stable)_________________
_________________________________________________________________
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4. Wars
a. List all major wars and the years they were fought
i. ___________________________________________________________
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ii. ___________________________________________________________
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iii. ___________________________________________________________
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b. Which wars were started by your country (if any)


i. ___________________________________________________________
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ii. ___________________________________________________________
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iii. ___________________________________________________________
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c. In which wars was your country a victim of an aggressor?
i. ___________________________________________________________
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ii. ___________________________________________________________
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iii. ___________________________________________________________
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d. Is your country a conquered state now?______
If yes, by whom?
_________________________________________________________________
e. Present enemies of your country
i. ___________________________________________________________
_
ii. ___________________________________________________________
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iii. ___________________________________________________________
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f. Present allies of your country
i. ___________________________________________________________
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ii. ___________________________________________________________
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iii. ___________________________________________________________
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5. Political Future
a. What is a positive future scenario?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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b. What is a negative future scenario?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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Social/Cultural:
1. What is the major language(s) of the country____________________________________
2. What is the major religion(s) of the country_____________________________________
3. What are the characteristics of the major religion?
a. _________________________________________________________________
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b. _________________________________________________________________
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c. _________________________________________________________________
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4. Pronounce the following words, write them in the language as well as phonetically
i. One____________________________
ii. Two____________________________
iii. Three___________________________
iv. Four____________________________
v. Five____________________________
vi. Thank you_______________________
vii. Hello___________________________
viii. Goodbye________________________
ix. Please__________________________

5. List some of the religious holidays or festivals


a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________
6. What are some typical food choices from your country
a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________
7. What are some typical customs in your country
a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________
8. List as many as you can find from your country
a. Musician
i. _________________________________
ii. _________________________________
iii. _________________________________
b. Artist
i. _________________________________
ii. _________________________________
iii. _________________________________
c. Scientist
i. _________________________________
ii. __________________________________
iii. __________________________________

d. World Leader
i. __________________________________
ii. __________________________________
iii. __________________________________
e. Religious Leader
i. ___________________________________
ii. ___________________________________
iii. ___________________________________
f. What is the typical dress of your country
i. ___________________________________
g. What are some important social changes taking place now
i. ___________________________________
ii. ___________________________________
iii. ___________________________________
h. Would you like to spend a summer in the country?______ Why/Why
not_______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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Demographic:
1. What is the largest city in your country________________________________________
a. What is the population of this city______________________________________
b. Give the latitude and longitude_________________________________________
2. What is the population of your country________________________________________
3. What is the literacy rate of your country_______________________________________
4. What is the infant mortality rate______________________________________________

5. What is the average per capita income_________________________________________


6. What is the birth rate of your________________________________________________
7. What is the gross national product (GNP)______________________________________
8. What is the monetary unit of your country______________________________________
a. What is its present value in American dollars_____________________________
9. What are the minor monetary units called______________________________________
10. Find an image of money/stamps from your country and place in final project
a. What pictures are on stamps/coins/bills__________________________________
b. What material are the coins made of____________________________________
11. Does the government discourage/encourage having large families_________ If yes, why
and how________________________________________________________________

Map Work 1:
1. Borders
a. List bordering countries
i. _____________________
ii. _____________________
iii. _____________________
2. How is your country divided (states, provinces)_________________________________
3. On your map, label the answers to #1 and #2
4. Show and write on your map the following information
a. Largest City__________________
b. Capital______________________
c. Major Port___________________
d. Double (twin) Cities____________

e. Major Railroad Center__________


f. Major Airplane Center__________
g. City with the most unique name
5. Trace the route of a major highway
6. Write the latitude and longitude of the N-S, and E-W edges of your country
7. List any islands or additional territories belonging to your country
8. Attach a satellite photo of your country

Symbols:
1. Draw and illustration of your country flag
2. Explain the symbols and colors of the flag
a. Color 1__________ Meaning__________________________________________
b. Color 2__________ Meaning__________________________________________
c. Color 3__________ Meaning__________________________________________
3. Explain the history and origin of your flag______________________________________
4. Include a copy of your countrys flag in your final report

Map Work 2:
1. On your map, place the following. If they are already on the map, circle them. You may
use the corresponding letter only to save map space.
a. Highest Mountain_______________________
b. Lowest Point___________________________
c. Largest Lake___________________________
d. Largest Dam____________________________
e. Largest Forest/Jungle_____________________

f. Largest Desert___________________________
g. Longest River___________________________
h. Largest Delta____________________________
i. Largest Harbor___________________________
j. Nearest Island____________________________
k. Major Grassland__________________________
l. Other (specify)___________________________

Country Project Conclusion:


Please answer these questions in full. They will be useful to you in your final report.
1. What is the one most interesting thing you have learned about the country you
researched?
2. What is one unpleasant thing you learned about the country?
3. Based on your research, do you feel the people of your country are a warm, happy people
who would make you feel comfortable if you visited them?
4. What is your personal connection to the country you researched
a. ___Have been there
b. ___Plan on going there
c. ___My relatives came from there
d. ___Have a friend, relative living there
e. ___My parent(s) were there
f. ___I have no personal connection
g. ___Other (Specify)

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