2. By Elaine Spence

3. Geography Geography Location – Northern Hemisphere Latitude & Longitude - 20 ˚N - 60˚N 20 ˚ W - 40˚E 20 ˚ W - 40˚E Neighboring Continents - Africa and Asia

4. History Date of Origin: Date of Origin: Brief History: Brief History: Early PeopleEarly People Conquering PeopleConquering People IndependenceIndependence

5. Government Form of Government – Form of Government – Type Type Leader - President Leader - President FLAG FLAG

6. Economy Type: Command or market Type: Command or market GDP: $ GDP: $ Natural Resources: Natural Resources: Major Exports: $ and products Major Exports: $ and products Major Imports: $ and products Major Imports: $ and products

7. Culture Language Language Religion Religion Ethnic Group Ethnic Group

8. Culture Daily life (food, clothing, activities) (food, clothing, activities)Celebrations

9. Interesting Information

10. Credits Author. Book Title. Place of Publisher: Publisher, Date. Author. “Country.” World Book Encyclopedia. 1997. “CIA: World Factbook – Country” <http.//www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ country/html>(November 10, 2005). country/html>(November 10, 2005). “Maps of the World.” Junior Scholastic World Almanac and Atlas 2005-2006. October 17 & 24, 2005: page. “The World in Focus.” Junior Scholastic World Almanac and Atlas 2004 -2005. October 17 & 24, 2005: page.