Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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_________
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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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__________________________
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______________________________________________
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____________
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)___________________________