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10 Countries Project By: Andrew Freer
Liechtenstein
Country Description  Location Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland Size 160 sq km Population 34,761 Climate  continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
Geographic Description Land Region mostly mountainous Rivers, lakes, oceans None Fauna and Flora 1600 plant species, about 800 species are mountain flora, the rest are valley and slope flora 55 mammal  17 species of bats 10 species of amphibians  24 species of fish    Vacation Tour
History Early  The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleonic wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and joined the Germanic Confederation in 1815 Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866 when the Confederation dissolved WWII Neutral Major Events Blacklisted for money laundering in 2000.
Political Government type  constitutional monarchy Government Leader Executive  Chief of state: Prince Hans Adam II  Head of government: Head of Government Klaus Cabinet Legislative  Parliament or Landtag  Judicial  Supreme Court or Oberster Gerichtshof
Economy  Industry electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments Exports small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products $3.92 billion Imports $2.59 billion agricultural products, raw materials, energy products, machinery, metal goods, textiles, foodstuffs, motor vehicles Economic Status Debt = $0 Major Trade Partners Swiss Austria France US German Trade Associations European Economic Area (EEA)  WTO  World Trade Organization
Daily Life Wealthy individuals High cost of living Expensive Clothing Total literacy- 100% Internet usage 65.2%
Cultural Traditions Mixed traditions of Swiss and Austrian culture Religions Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2%  Foods Coffee and bread with jam are commonly eaten for breakfast Zmittag, a meal that includes main dish, soup, salad, and dessert Music and Dance Liechtenstein Musical Company, the annual Guitar Days and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society(Musical societies) Art Private Art Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein, one of the world's leading private art collections, is shown at the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna Football teams play in Swiss football leagues
Winter Olympics Marco Büchel Men’s downhill-8th Men’s super-G Marina Nigg Women’s Slalom
Ethiopia
Country Description Size 1,104,300 sq km Location Eastern Africa, west of Somalia Population 85,237,338 Climate tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation
Geographic Description Land Region high plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley  Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Lake Tana, Lake Turkana, Blue River Indigenous Fauna and Flora Gelada Baboon, Nyala, Hartebeest Ensete, Eragrostis abyssinica
History Early History In 1974 archaeologists excavating sites in the Awash River valley discovered 3.5-million-year- old fossil skeletons, is the oldest hominid to be uncovered Muslims invade their lands in 1527 They become independent in 1543, defeating the Muslims 1682, Iyasus I, or the Great, is crowned and modernizes Ethiopia.  After death in 1706, Iyasus’s country is divided into separate regions.   1936-41 Italians invade Ethiopia Fought against the Axis during WWII and allied with Britain 1974, Emperor Selassie establishes a socialistic rule His rule ended after the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) had rebelled against him from his bloody uprisings and wide spread droughts Modern A constitution was made in 1994, following Ethiopia’s first multiparty elections in 1995 A border war with Eritrea ended with a peace treaty in 2000
Political Type of Government federal republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State President GirmaWoldegiorgis Head of Government Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Cabinet Council of Ministers Legislative House of Federation Judicial Federal Supreme Court
Economy Industry food processing, beverages, textiles, leather, chemicals, metals processing, cement Exports $1.608 billion coffee, qat, gold, leather products, live animals, oilseeds Imports $7.315 billion food and live animals, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, machinery, motor vehicles, cereals, textiles Economic Status Debt:  $4.229 billion Major Trade Partners US, Germany, Swiss, Italy, China, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, India Trade Associations Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU)
Daily Life Not wealthy individuals Low cost of Living  Literacy Total population: 42.7% Male: 50.3% Female: 35.1% Clothing Gabi-Shawl Coffee Dresses Gown/Overcoat Shirts Internet Usage  .446%
Cultural  Languages Amarigna 32.7%, Oromigna 31.6%, Tigrigna 6.1%, Somaligna 6%, Guaragigna 3.5%, Sidamigna 3.5%, Hadiyigna 1.7%, other 14.8% Religions Christian 60.8% (Orthodox 50.6%, Protestant 10.2%), Muslim 32.8%, Traditional 4.6%, other 1.8% Foods Wat- thick stew Injera- sourdough flatbread No pork or shellfish Music and Dance Extremely Diverse 80 ethnic groups Christian elements Muslim Folklore
Winter Olympics Robel Teklemariam 15 kilometer freestyle Ranked 93
Conclusion Ethiopia has only 1 medical doctor per 100,000 people 980,000 with HIV/AIDS 67,0000 Died with HIV/AIDS
Djibouti
Country Description Size 23,200 sq km Climate desert; torrid, dry Location Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia Population 724,622
Geographic Features Land Regions coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Gulf of Tadjoura, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Lake Assai Fauna and Flora Camel, Djibouti Francolin, Platyceps aphaeresis  Aloe, Euphorbia amicorum
History Early Recorded in poetry, songs, and folklore Trade with China, Egypt, and India Adopted Islam French ruled by the sultan of Raheita, until independence in 1977 Modern Unrest among the Afars in the 1990s lead to civil war that ended in 2001 with peace between Afars and government
Political Type of Government Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: President Ismail Omar Guelleh Head of Government: Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita Dileita Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative Chamber of Deputies Judicial Supreme Court
Economy Industry construction, agricultural processing Exports $340 million  Re exports, hides and skins, coffee Imports $1.555 billion  foods, beverages, transport equipment, chemicals, petroleum products Economic Status Debt:$428 million  Unemployment rate: 59% Major Trade Partners Somalia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, India, China, US, Malaysia Trade Associations None
Daily Life Standard of Living Very poor Unemployment at 59% 42% of population below the poverty live Literacy Total population: 67.9% Male: 78% Female: 58.4% Clothing African dresses and clothing Macawiis -sarong-like garment worn around the waist Dirac- a long, light, sheer dress Internet Usage 1.34 %
Cultural Religions Muslim 94% Christian 6% Languages French, Arabic, Somali, Afar Foods Many foods have influence with Arab and French culinary arts Fresh seafood, lamb, and meats Music Horn of Africa Afar and Arab Music Much of its countries history is written in poetry Lake Asal Great attraction for tourism
Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
Falkland Islands
Country Description Size  12,173 sq km Climate cold marine; strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid; rain occurs on more than half of days in year Location  Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of southern Argentina Population 3,140
Geographic Features Land regions rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Atlantic Ocean, Scotia Sea, Falkland Sound,  Fauna and Flora Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck, Falkland Islands Wolf  Hairy Daisy Erigeron incertus, Moore's Plantain Plantago moorei  Vacation tour Flaklands Islands Quest
History Early First sighted by a English navigator, John Davis, in 1592 First landings occurred in 1690 First settlement was French, not British, until 1764 Turned over to Spain, but was disputed between Spain and British, later Argentina and British Modern April2, 1982- Argentina invade the islands.  British sent in expeditionary forces that landed several weeks later and after fighting for a few months, Argentina surrendered on June 14, 1982
Political Type of Government British Dependent Territory Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: Queen Elizabeth II Head of Government: Governor Alan Huckle Cabinet: Executive Council  Legislative Legislative Council  Judicial Supreme Court
Economy Industry fish and wool processing; tourism Exports $125 million wool, hides, meat, fish, squid  Imports $90 million fuel, food and drink, building materials, clothing Economic Status Debt-NA Major Trade Partners UK Trade Associations None
Daily Life Standard of Living Simple life Stable life and no unemployment Literacy NA Clothing Jeans, T’s, Modern Westernized clothing Internet Usage 100%
Cultural Religions Christianity  Customs Military Based Islands RAF(Royal Air Force) Foods tea with home made cake lamb, mutton, beef, trout and also garden vegetables Music and Dance Modern Music and Dances from British and American culture Places Stanley
Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
Falklands War April 2, 1982, Argentina invaded Falkland Islands  British send expeditionary forces to retake the islands, which started the war Allied forces landed at San Carlos Water on 21 May Led to 655 Argentine and 255 British deaths
Sao Tome And Principe
Country Description Size 964 sq km Climate tropical; hot, humid; one rainy season Location Western Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of Gabon Population 212,679
Geographic Features Land Region volcanic, mountainous Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Gulf of Guinea Atlantic Ocean Fauna and Flora Dwarf Olive Ibis Maroon Pigeon Sao Tome Fiscal Shrike  Begonia ampla Pandanusthomensis Begonia subalpestris Vacation Tours Pestana Sao Tome Ocean Resort
History Early Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century independence was achieved in 1975 Modern  Held its first election in 1991, but had many waging of power within the government and resulted in two failed coup attempts in 1995 and 2003 Recent discovery of oil within the Gulf of Guinea
Political Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe  Government Type Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: President FradiqueBandieraMelo De Menezes Head of Government: Prime Minister Joachim Rafael Branco Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative National Assembly Judicial  Supreme Court
Economy Industry  light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish processing, timber Exports $8 million  Cocoa,  copra, coffee, palm oil Imports $91 million machinery and electrical equipment, food products, petroleum products Economic Status Debt: $318 million  Unemployment: NA% Major Trade Partners Japan, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal Trade Associations European Union (EU)
Daily Life Standard of Living 54% under the Poverty Line Low cost of living  Third world country Literacy Total Population: 84.9% Male: 92.2% Female: 77.9% Clothing Lightweight Portuguese and African clothing Internet Usage 15.4%
Cultural Traditions Both Portuguese and African Religions Catholic 70.3%, Evangelical 3.4%, New Apostolic 2%, Adventist 1.8%, other 3.1%, none 19.4% Foods Grilled fish and chicken Fried fish  Cooked bananas Buzios(large land snails)  Tropical fruit Music and Dance Tchiloli is a musical dance performance that tells a dramatic story.  Danço-congo is similarly a combination of music, dance and theatre Unique Facts Arts PascoalViegasVilhete AlmadaNegreiros ViannadaMota  representing rural life and forms in modern art
Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
Conclusion Currency  Dobra Languages Portuguese  Forro Angolar Principense
Cyprus
Country Description Size 9,251 sq km Climate temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters Location Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey Population 1,084,748
Geographic Features Land Regions Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Mediterranean Sea Fauna  Sea Turtles Mountain Ram Golden Oriole Flora Golden Oak Cyclamen Pink oleander Akamas Peninsula  Many Turtles lay eggs and rest for summer
History Early Earliest recorded time of human activity in 10,000 BC as hunter-gatherers 395, Became part of Eat Roman Empire In 1570, became under siege with an assault of 60,000 troops, which was brought under control by Ottoman empire Became under control by British in 1878 Modern Became Independent on August 16, 1960 Tension between Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority  in 1963, brought uprisings, despite UN peacekeepers 1983, The Turkish Cypriot Area declared itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 2008, have held peace negotiations into reuniting the island
Political Republic of Cyprus Government Type Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State and Head of Government President DemetrisChristofias Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative House of Representatives Judicial Supreme Court
Economy Industry tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum production, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone, and clay products Exports $1.135 billion citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, and clothing Imports $6.676 billion  consumer goods, petroleum and lubricants, intermediate goods, machinery, transport equipment Economic Status Debt: $32.86 billion Unemployment: 4.8% Major Trade Partners Greece UK Germany Italy Israel Trade Associations IMF or International Monetary Fund
Daily Life Wealthy Standard of Living Well Built homes and buildings Literacy Total Population: 97.6% Male: 98.9% Female: 96.3% Clothing vrakas -a long black trouser worn with vests on top Sarkas- the local made skirt and blouse. Internet Usage 38%
Cultural Customs Celebration Religious Festivals Midnight Mass on Christmas Carnivals and Parades Life of Foods and wine Religions Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic) 4% Foods Hellim cheese originated in Cyprus Seafood and fish dishes meat marinated in dried coriander  seeds and wine lountza (smoked pork loin),  charcoal-grilled lamb Music and Dance Folk music from Greece and Turkey Hip Hop Hardcore/Emo Reggae Arts Carved figures to be about 10,000 years old
Winter Olympics Christopher Papamichalopoulos -Men's slalom Disqualified Sophia Papamichalopoulos Women's slalom Ranked 53
Conclusion Currency Euro Languages Greek  Turkish
Nepal
Country Description Size 147,181 sq km Climate Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south Location Southern Asia, between China and India Population 28,563,377
Geographic Features Land Regions Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Kosi River Narayani River Kail River Karnali River Fauna Buffaloes Tigers Leopards Crocodiles Flora Sal Asna Elephant grass  Special Points of Interest Mt. Everest Himalaya Vacation Tour Naturally Nepal
History Early People have found bones from 9,000 years ago 1951, Ended a century old monarch and formed cabinet system government Modern 1990, established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. Extremist brake out of Maoists in 1996 Ten-year civil war between insurgents and the government Mass protests in 2006 Peace treaties and negotiations  In August 2008, Maoist formed its first coalition government Later overruled by president to fire the chief of the army staff
Political  Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Government Type Federal Democratic Republic Government Leaders Executive Cabinet: Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist-Leninist, Nepali Congress Chief of State: President Ram BaranYadav Head of Government: Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Legislative Constituent Assembly Judicial Supreme Court
Economy Industry Tourism, carpets, textiles; small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills; cigarettes, cement and brick production Exports $907 million clothing, pulses, carpets, textiles, juice, pashima, jute goods Imports $3.626 billion petroleum products, machinery and equipment, gold, electrical goods, medicine Economic Status 115th largest economy Debt: $4.5 billion Unemployment rate 46% Major Trade Partners India US Bangladesh Germany China Trade Associations South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Daily Life Standard of Living 24.7%  Low rate of living  Poor areas Literacy Total Population: 48.6% Male: 62.7% Female: 34.9% Clothing Jackets Cotton shirts Trousers Woolen jackets Skirts Internet usage 1.41%
Cultural Customs Taking off your shoes before entering a temple or home Pointing is considered bad Religions Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6% Foods Dal is a spicy lentil soup, served over bhat (boiled rice) Chile Music and Dance The Newari Music orchestra consists mainly of percussion instruments such as flutes Lakhey dance- a drunken dance  Done at least once a year
Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
Conclusion  Mount Everest World Highest Mountain 29,029 ft. above sea level May 29, 1953, On the ninth expedition to the top, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay had reached the top of the summit at 11:30 a.m.
England
Country Description Size 50,346 sq mi  Climate Damp relatively frequently and is subject to change Location Western Europe, northwest of France Population 51,446,000
Geographic Features Land Regions mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast Rivers, Lakes, Oceans English Channel North Sea Irish Sea Celtic Sea Fauna gulls, oystercatchers, buntings grey seals squirrels, badgers, stags, deer, blue tits Flora beech trees shrub-hedged farmlands  sea lavender
History Early In 55 BC, England is conquered by the Romans. 9th century  raids of Vikings in the century. In 1066, Guillaume the Conqueror is victorious in the Battle of Hastings From 1337 to 1453 the Hundred Years war takes place. In 1563, Anglicanism is instituted by a confession of faith.  In 1666, a fire destroys most of London’s buildings July4, 1776 America  declared independence and won independence on 1783 after signing the Treaty of Paris In 1876, Queen Victoria is proclaimed empress of India. Modern In 1914 and 1939, the British government allies with France in the war against Germany in WWI 1939, Britain declares war on Germany along with France In 1947, England declares the independence of India and Pakistan. In 1994, the Channel tunnel is opened In 1997, The Labour Party led by Tony Blair wins elections. In 1997, Princess Diana Spencer dies in a car accident.
Political Parliament of the United Kingdom Type of Government constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy   Leaders of Government Queen: Elizabeth II Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: Gordon Brown
Economy Industry machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, electronics and communications equipment, metals, chemicals, coal, petroleum, paper and paper products, food processing, textiles, clothing, other consumer goods Exports $351.3 billion manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals; food, beverages, tobacco Imports $473.6 billion manufactured goods, machinery, fuels; foodstuffs Economic Status Debt: $9.088 trillion Unemployment: 8% Major Trade Partners US Germany Netherlands France Ireland Belgium Spain Trade Associations CCTA Consumer Credit Trade Association
Daily Life Houses are expensive First-World Country Literacy Total population: 99% Clothing Suits Dresses Modern Clothing Internet Usage 79.4%
Cultural Customs Drinking Tea Bowler hats Soccer Religions Christian 71.6% Muslim 2.7% Hindu 1% Foods Fish and Chips Pie Sandwish Tea Wine and Coffee Music and Dance Rock  Hip Hop R&B Pop Morris Dances- folklore dancing Double Decker buses 1,000 buses  Custom Red colored
Winter Olympics Amy Williams Women’s Skeleton 1st Place Gold
Sports Cricket Played in the 16th Century Bat-and-ball team sport  11 Players Equipment Cricket ball, cricket bat, wicket: stumps, bails
Conclusion Capital  London Language English	  Rock N’ Roll The Beatles Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin
Egypt
Country Description Size 1,001,450 sq km Climate desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters Location Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula Population 78,866,635
Geographic Features Land Regions vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Mediterranean Sea, Lake Nasser, Nile River, Suez Canal, Red Sea Fauna Camel Donkey Ox Sheep Pig Flora Sycamore Acacia nilotica Tamarisk Places of Interest Suez Canal Alexandria  Cairo
History Early Many people flooded to the area of water from the Nile and of its riches First time this country was unified is about 3200 B.C. Ruled by many Dynasties for three thousand years Had war and fell to the Persian Dynastyin 341 B.C. In the 7th Century Islam was first introduced and had ruled the people for the next six centuries Ottoman Empire had controlled the land in 1517 Suez Canal was completed on 1869 Britain gained control in 1882 Modern Had gained partial independence in 1922 On WWII begin they had allied with Americans and British forces to stop Nazis Germany from controlling all of North Africa In 1952, Egypt had finally gotten full sovereignty as they overthrew the monarchy setup there Now, is the largest population in the Arab world
Political Arab Republic of Egypt  Type of Government Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak  Head of Government: Prime Minister Ahmed Mohamed Nazif Cabinet: Cabinet  Legislative Advisory Council  Judicial Supreme Constitutional Court
Economy Industry textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures Exports $22.91 billion crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals, processed food Imports $43.98 billion machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels Economic Status Debt: $28.45 billion  Unemployment rate 9.7% Major Trade Partners Italy, Germany, US, Spain, India, Syria, China Trade Associations Orascomgroup
Daily Life Standard of Living 20% Below Poverty Line Well-balanced Country Most parts aren’t habitual Literacy Total Population: 71.4% Male: 83% Female: 59.4% Clothing Galabya- cotton robes Fez Hat Vest Internet Usage 15.4%
Culture Customs Heavily influenced by Egyptian literature, music, Film and television Modern Western culture Religions Muslim 90%, Coptic 9%, Christian 1% Foods Kebab Fulmedames Kushari Music and Dance Mamba-most popular in Cairo Harps and Flutes played in 4000 BC Pop Music Belly Dance-or RaqsSharqi
Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
Conclusion Pyramids of Giza Part as the Seven wonders of the World Pyramid of Khufu Largest of the Three Pyramids in the Giza Region Built for the fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu Constructed over a 20-year period Pyramid of Khafre Built by Khafre’s, father Khufu Second Largest pyramid Pyramid of Menkaure Serve as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure Completed 26th Century BC
Austria
Country Description Size 83,871 sq km Climate temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers Location Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia Population 8,210,281
Geographic Features Land Regions west and south mostly mountains (Alps); along the eastern and northern margins mostly flat or gently sloping Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Gulf of Vienna Danube River Fauna Geese Harrows Falcons Eagle Flora Beech Tree Conifers Special Places Alps
History Early Had been controlled by Celtics before pre-Roman times After the fall of the Romans they were invaded by Bavarians, Slavs, and Avars Ruled by the Habsburgs Battle of Vienna broke Ottoman Empire’s advance toward Europein 1683 Archduke Ferdinand of Austria had been assassinated in 1914 This led to war with Serbia and allied troops One million Austro-Hungarian soldiers died in WWI As a result they had their country split into Austria and Hungary Modern Austria had than joined Hitler and the Nazi party for WWII against Allied forces once again They had lost and had their lands split again Austria had than split form any control of Germany by the State Treaty in 1955 Had joined the European Union in 1995 Now has a seat on the UN security Council
Political Republic of Austria  Type of Government Federal Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State President Heinz Fischer Head of Government: Chancellor Werner Faymann Cabinet: Council of Ministers  Legislative Federal Assembly Judicial Supreme Judicial Court
Economy Industry Construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, food, metals, chemicals, lumber and wood processing, paper and paperboard, communications equipment, tourism Exports $129 billion  Machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, paper and paperboard, metal goods, chemicals, iron and steel, textiles, foodstuffs Imports $136 billion Machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal goods, oil and oil products; foodstuffs Economic Status Debt: $808.9 billion Unemployment rate: 4.7% Major Trade Partners Germany, US, Italy, Swiss, Netherlands Trade Associations Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
Daily Life Standard of Living 12th richest country in the world High living cost  Literacy Total Population: 98% Clothing Trousers made of leather Jackets Formal dresses Internet Usage 59.3%
Cultural Customs Famous music composers Environmental forms of Art  Religions Roman Catholic 73.6%, Protestant 4.7%, Muslim 4.2%, other 3.5%, unspecified 2% Foods Influenced by Czech, Italian, Balkan, French and Hungarian Wiener Schnitzel Kaiserschmarrn Music and Dance Famous composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Michael Haydn Classical music Unique Places Vienna Salzburg
Winter Olympics Total Medal Count 16 Snowboard Men's Parallel Giant Slalom Benjamin Karl  Bronze Snowboard Women's Parallel Giant Slalom Marion Kreiner Silver Alpine Skiing Women's Slalom MarliesSchild Silver Biathlon Men's 4x7.5 km Relay Simon Eder, Daniel Mesotitsch, DominikLandertinger, ChristophSumann Bronze Nordic Combined Individual Large Hill/10 km CC Bernhard Gruber Bronze Alpine Skiing Women's Giant Slalom Elisabeth Goergl Gold Nordic Combined Team/4x5 km CC Bernhard Gruber, David Kreiner, Felix Gottwald, Mario Stecher Gold Ski Jumping Team Andreas Kofler, Wolfgang Loitzl, Thomas Morgenstern, GregorSchlierenzauer Silver Freestyle Skiing Men's Ski Cross Andreas Matt  Bronze Ski Jumping LH Individual GregorSchlierenzauer Gold Alpine Skiing Women's Super-G Andrea Fischbacher Gold Luge Doubles Wolfgang Linger, Andreas Linger Bronze Alpine Skiing Women's Downhill Elisabeth Goergl Silver Luge Women's Singles Nina Reithmayer Silver Biathlon Men's 12.5 km Pursuit ChristophSumann Bronze Ski Jumping NH Individual GregorSchlierenzauer 
Conclusion Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 600 works composed Born January 27, 1756 Spent his childhood in Salzburg Learned his art of music from others Famous Music Requiem Mass

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Freer10 Countries Project

  • 1. 10 Countries Project By: Andrew Freer
  • 3. Country Description Location Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland Size 160 sq km Population 34,761 Climate continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain; cool to moderately warm, cloudy, humid summers
  • 4. Geographic Description Land Region mostly mountainous Rivers, lakes, oceans None Fauna and Flora 1600 plant species, about 800 species are mountain flora, the rest are valley and slope flora 55 mammal 17 species of bats 10 species of amphibians 24 species of fish Vacation Tour
  • 5. History Early The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719. Occupied by both French and Russian troops during the Napoleonic wars, it became a sovereign state in 1806 and joined the Germanic Confederation in 1815 Liechtenstein became fully independent in 1866 when the Confederation dissolved WWII Neutral Major Events Blacklisted for money laundering in 2000.
  • 6. Political Government type constitutional monarchy Government Leader Executive Chief of state: Prince Hans Adam II Head of government: Head of Government Klaus Cabinet Legislative Parliament or Landtag Judicial Supreme Court or Oberster Gerichtshof
  • 7. Economy Industry electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food products, precision instruments, tourism, optical instruments Exports small specialty machinery, connectors for audio and video, parts for motor vehicles, dental products, hardware, prepared foodstuffs, electronic equipment, optical products $3.92 billion Imports $2.59 billion agricultural products, raw materials, energy products, machinery, metal goods, textiles, foodstuffs, motor vehicles Economic Status Debt = $0 Major Trade Partners Swiss Austria France US German Trade Associations European Economic Area (EEA)  WTO  World Trade Organization
  • 8. Daily Life Wealthy individuals High cost of living Expensive Clothing Total literacy- 100% Internet usage 65.2%
  • 9. Cultural Traditions Mixed traditions of Swiss and Austrian culture Religions Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 7%, unknown 10.6%, other 6.2% Foods Coffee and bread with jam are commonly eaten for breakfast Zmittag, a meal that includes main dish, soup, salad, and dessert Music and Dance Liechtenstein Musical Company, the annual Guitar Days and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society(Musical societies) Art Private Art Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein, one of the world's leading private art collections, is shown at the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna Football teams play in Swiss football leagues
  • 10. Winter Olympics Marco Büchel Men’s downhill-8th Men’s super-G Marina Nigg Women’s Slalom
  • 12. Country Description Size 1,104,300 sq km Location Eastern Africa, west of Somalia Population 85,237,338 Climate tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation
  • 13. Geographic Description Land Region high plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Lake Tana, Lake Turkana, Blue River Indigenous Fauna and Flora Gelada Baboon, Nyala, Hartebeest Ensete, Eragrostis abyssinica
  • 14. History Early History In 1974 archaeologists excavating sites in the Awash River valley discovered 3.5-million-year- old fossil skeletons, is the oldest hominid to be uncovered Muslims invade their lands in 1527 They become independent in 1543, defeating the Muslims 1682, Iyasus I, or the Great, is crowned and modernizes Ethiopia. After death in 1706, Iyasus’s country is divided into separate regions. 1936-41 Italians invade Ethiopia Fought against the Axis during WWII and allied with Britain 1974, Emperor Selassie establishes a socialistic rule His rule ended after the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) had rebelled against him from his bloody uprisings and wide spread droughts Modern A constitution was made in 1994, following Ethiopia’s first multiparty elections in 1995 A border war with Eritrea ended with a peace treaty in 2000
  • 15. Political Type of Government federal republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State President GirmaWoldegiorgis Head of Government Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Cabinet Council of Ministers Legislative House of Federation Judicial Federal Supreme Court
  • 16. Economy Industry food processing, beverages, textiles, leather, chemicals, metals processing, cement Exports $1.608 billion coffee, qat, gold, leather products, live animals, oilseeds Imports $7.315 billion food and live animals, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, machinery, motor vehicles, cereals, textiles Economic Status Debt: $4.229 billion Major Trade Partners US, Germany, Swiss, Italy, China, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, India Trade Associations Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU)
  • 17. Daily Life Not wealthy individuals Low cost of Living Literacy Total population: 42.7% Male: 50.3% Female: 35.1% Clothing Gabi-Shawl Coffee Dresses Gown/Overcoat Shirts Internet Usage .446%
  • 18. Cultural Languages Amarigna 32.7%, Oromigna 31.6%, Tigrigna 6.1%, Somaligna 6%, Guaragigna 3.5%, Sidamigna 3.5%, Hadiyigna 1.7%, other 14.8% Religions Christian 60.8% (Orthodox 50.6%, Protestant 10.2%), Muslim 32.8%, Traditional 4.6%, other 1.8% Foods Wat- thick stew Injera- sourdough flatbread No pork or shellfish Music and Dance Extremely Diverse 80 ethnic groups Christian elements Muslim Folklore
  • 19. Winter Olympics Robel Teklemariam 15 kilometer freestyle Ranked 93
  • 20. Conclusion Ethiopia has only 1 medical doctor per 100,000 people 980,000 with HIV/AIDS 67,0000 Died with HIV/AIDS
  • 22. Country Description Size 23,200 sq km Climate desert; torrid, dry Location Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia Population 724,622
  • 23. Geographic Features Land Regions coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Gulf of Tadjoura, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Lake Assai Fauna and Flora Camel, Djibouti Francolin, Platyceps aphaeresis Aloe, Euphorbia amicorum
  • 24. History Early Recorded in poetry, songs, and folklore Trade with China, Egypt, and India Adopted Islam French ruled by the sultan of Raheita, until independence in 1977 Modern Unrest among the Afars in the 1990s lead to civil war that ended in 2001 with peace between Afars and government
  • 25. Political Type of Government Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: President Ismail Omar Guelleh Head of Government: Prime Minister Mohamed Dileita Dileita Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative Chamber of Deputies Judicial Supreme Court
  • 26. Economy Industry construction, agricultural processing Exports $340 million Re exports, hides and skins, coffee Imports $1.555 billion foods, beverages, transport equipment, chemicals, petroleum products Economic Status Debt:$428 million Unemployment rate: 59% Major Trade Partners Somalia, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, India, China, US, Malaysia Trade Associations None
  • 27. Daily Life Standard of Living Very poor Unemployment at 59% 42% of population below the poverty live Literacy Total population: 67.9% Male: 78% Female: 58.4% Clothing African dresses and clothing Macawiis -sarong-like garment worn around the waist Dirac- a long, light, sheer dress Internet Usage 1.34 %
  • 28. Cultural Religions Muslim 94% Christian 6% Languages French, Arabic, Somali, Afar Foods Many foods have influence with Arab and French culinary arts Fresh seafood, lamb, and meats Music Horn of Africa Afar and Arab Music Much of its countries history is written in poetry Lake Asal Great attraction for tourism
  • 29. Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
  • 31. Country Description Size 12,173 sq km Climate cold marine; strong westerly winds, cloudy, humid; rain occurs on more than half of days in year Location Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, east of southern Argentina Population 3,140
  • 32. Geographic Features Land regions rocky, hilly, mountainous with some boggy, undulating plains Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Atlantic Ocean, Scotia Sea, Falkland Sound, Fauna and Flora Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck, Falkland Islands Wolf Hairy Daisy Erigeron incertus, Moore's Plantain Plantago moorei  Vacation tour Flaklands Islands Quest
  • 33. History Early First sighted by a English navigator, John Davis, in 1592 First landings occurred in 1690 First settlement was French, not British, until 1764 Turned over to Spain, but was disputed between Spain and British, later Argentina and British Modern April2, 1982- Argentina invade the islands. British sent in expeditionary forces that landed several weeks later and after fighting for a few months, Argentina surrendered on June 14, 1982
  • 34. Political Type of Government British Dependent Territory Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: Queen Elizabeth II Head of Government: Governor Alan Huckle Cabinet: Executive Council Legislative Legislative Council Judicial Supreme Court
  • 35. Economy Industry fish and wool processing; tourism Exports $125 million wool, hides, meat, fish, squid Imports $90 million fuel, food and drink, building materials, clothing Economic Status Debt-NA Major Trade Partners UK Trade Associations None
  • 36. Daily Life Standard of Living Simple life Stable life and no unemployment Literacy NA Clothing Jeans, T’s, Modern Westernized clothing Internet Usage 100%
  • 37. Cultural Religions Christianity Customs Military Based Islands RAF(Royal Air Force) Foods tea with home made cake lamb, mutton, beef, trout and also garden vegetables Music and Dance Modern Music and Dances from British and American culture Places Stanley
  • 38. Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
  • 39. Falklands War April 2, 1982, Argentina invaded Falkland Islands British send expeditionary forces to retake the islands, which started the war Allied forces landed at San Carlos Water on 21 May Led to 655 Argentine and 255 British deaths
  • 40. Sao Tome And Principe
  • 41. Country Description Size 964 sq km Climate tropical; hot, humid; one rainy season Location Western Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of Gabon Population 212,679
  • 42. Geographic Features Land Region volcanic, mountainous Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Gulf of Guinea Atlantic Ocean Fauna and Flora Dwarf Olive Ibis Maroon Pigeon Sao Tome Fiscal Shrike Begonia ampla Pandanusthomensis Begonia subalpestris Vacation Tours Pestana Sao Tome Ocean Resort
  • 43. History Early Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century independence was achieved in 1975 Modern Held its first election in 1991, but had many waging of power within the government and resulted in two failed coup attempts in 1995 and 2003 Recent discovery of oil within the Gulf of Guinea
  • 44. Political Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe Government Type Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: President FradiqueBandieraMelo De Menezes Head of Government: Prime Minister Joachim Rafael Branco Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative National Assembly Judicial Supreme Court
  • 45. Economy Industry light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish processing, timber Exports $8 million Cocoa, copra, coffee, palm oil Imports $91 million machinery and electrical equipment, food products, petroleum products Economic Status Debt: $318 million Unemployment: NA% Major Trade Partners Japan, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal Trade Associations European Union (EU)
  • 46. Daily Life Standard of Living 54% under the Poverty Line Low cost of living Third world country Literacy Total Population: 84.9% Male: 92.2% Female: 77.9% Clothing Lightweight Portuguese and African clothing Internet Usage 15.4%
  • 47. Cultural Traditions Both Portuguese and African Religions Catholic 70.3%, Evangelical 3.4%, New Apostolic 2%, Adventist 1.8%, other 3.1%, none 19.4% Foods Grilled fish and chicken Fried fish Cooked bananas Buzios(large land snails)  Tropical fruit Music and Dance Tchiloli is a musical dance performance that tells a dramatic story. Danço-congo is similarly a combination of music, dance and theatre Unique Facts Arts PascoalViegasVilhete AlmadaNegreiros ViannadaMota representing rural life and forms in modern art
  • 48. Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
  • 49. Conclusion Currency Dobra Languages Portuguese Forro Angolar Principense
  • 51. Country Description Size 9,251 sq km Climate temperate; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters Location Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey Population 1,084,748
  • 52. Geographic Features Land Regions Central plain with mountains to north and south; scattered but significant plains along southern coast Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Mediterranean Sea Fauna Sea Turtles Mountain Ram Golden Oriole Flora Golden Oak Cyclamen Pink oleander Akamas Peninsula Many Turtles lay eggs and rest for summer
  • 53. History Early Earliest recorded time of human activity in 10,000 BC as hunter-gatherers 395, Became part of Eat Roman Empire In 1570, became under siege with an assault of 60,000 troops, which was brought under control by Ottoman empire Became under control by British in 1878 Modern Became Independent on August 16, 1960 Tension between Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority in 1963, brought uprisings, despite UN peacekeepers 1983, The Turkish Cypriot Area declared itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 2008, have held peace negotiations into reuniting the island
  • 54. Political Republic of Cyprus Government Type Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State and Head of Government President DemetrisChristofias Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative House of Representatives Judicial Supreme Court
  • 55. Economy Industry tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum production, ship repair and refurbishment, textiles, light chemicals, metal products, wood, paper, stone, and clay products Exports $1.135 billion citrus, potatoes, pharmaceuticals, cement, and clothing Imports $6.676 billion consumer goods, petroleum and lubricants, intermediate goods, machinery, transport equipment Economic Status Debt: $32.86 billion Unemployment: 4.8% Major Trade Partners Greece UK Germany Italy Israel Trade Associations IMF or International Monetary Fund
  • 56. Daily Life Wealthy Standard of Living Well Built homes and buildings Literacy Total Population: 97.6% Male: 98.9% Female: 96.3% Clothing vrakas -a long black trouser worn with vests on top Sarkas- the local made skirt and blouse. Internet Usage 38%
  • 57. Cultural Customs Celebration Religious Festivals Midnight Mass on Christmas Carnivals and Parades Life of Foods and wine Religions Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic) 4% Foods Hellim cheese originated in Cyprus Seafood and fish dishes meat marinated in dried coriander seeds and wine lountza (smoked pork loin), charcoal-grilled lamb Music and Dance Folk music from Greece and Turkey Hip Hop Hardcore/Emo Reggae Arts Carved figures to be about 10,000 years old
  • 58. Winter Olympics Christopher Papamichalopoulos -Men's slalom Disqualified Sophia Papamichalopoulos Women's slalom Ranked 53
  • 59. Conclusion Currency Euro Languages Greek Turkish
  • 60. Nepal
  • 61. Country Description Size 147,181 sq km Climate Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south Location Southern Asia, between China and India Population 28,563,377
  • 62. Geographic Features Land Regions Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Kosi River Narayani River Kail River Karnali River Fauna Buffaloes Tigers Leopards Crocodiles Flora Sal Asna Elephant grass Special Points of Interest Mt. Everest Himalaya Vacation Tour Naturally Nepal
  • 63. History Early People have found bones from 9,000 years ago 1951, Ended a century old monarch and formed cabinet system government Modern 1990, established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. Extremist brake out of Maoists in 1996 Ten-year civil war between insurgents and the government Mass protests in 2006 Peace treaties and negotiations In August 2008, Maoist formed its first coalition government Later overruled by president to fire the chief of the army staff
  • 64. Political Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Government Type Federal Democratic Republic Government Leaders Executive Cabinet: Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist-Leninist, Nepali Congress Chief of State: President Ram BaranYadav Head of Government: Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Legislative Constituent Assembly Judicial Supreme Court
  • 65. Economy Industry Tourism, carpets, textiles; small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills; cigarettes, cement and brick production Exports $907 million clothing, pulses, carpets, textiles, juice, pashima, jute goods Imports $3.626 billion petroleum products, machinery and equipment, gold, electrical goods, medicine Economic Status 115th largest economy Debt: $4.5 billion Unemployment rate 46% Major Trade Partners India US Bangladesh Germany China Trade Associations South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
  • 66. Daily Life Standard of Living 24.7% Low rate of living Poor areas Literacy Total Population: 48.6% Male: 62.7% Female: 34.9% Clothing Jackets Cotton shirts Trousers Woolen jackets Skirts Internet usage 1.41%
  • 67. Cultural Customs Taking off your shoes before entering a temple or home Pointing is considered bad Religions Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6% Foods Dal is a spicy lentil soup, served over bhat (boiled rice) Chile Music and Dance The Newari Music orchestra consists mainly of percussion instruments such as flutes Lakhey dance- a drunken dance Done at least once a year
  • 68. Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
  • 69. Conclusion Mount Everest World Highest Mountain 29,029 ft. above sea level May 29, 1953, On the ninth expedition to the top, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay had reached the top of the summit at 11:30 a.m.
  • 71. Country Description Size 50,346 sq mi  Climate Damp relatively frequently and is subject to change Location Western Europe, northwest of France Population 51,446,000
  • 72. Geographic Features Land Regions mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast Rivers, Lakes, Oceans English Channel North Sea Irish Sea Celtic Sea Fauna gulls, oystercatchers, buntings grey seals squirrels, badgers, stags, deer, blue tits Flora beech trees shrub-hedged farmlands sea lavender
  • 73. History Early In 55 BC, England is conquered by the Romans. 9th century raids of Vikings in the century. In 1066, Guillaume the Conqueror is victorious in the Battle of Hastings From 1337 to 1453 the Hundred Years war takes place. In 1563, Anglicanism is instituted by a confession of faith. In 1666, a fire destroys most of London’s buildings July4, 1776 America declared independence and won independence on 1783 after signing the Treaty of Paris In 1876, Queen Victoria is proclaimed empress of India. Modern In 1914 and 1939, the British government allies with France in the war against Germany in WWI 1939, Britain declares war on Germany along with France In 1947, England declares the independence of India and Pakistan. In 1994, the Channel tunnel is opened In 1997, The Labour Party led by Tony Blair wins elections. In 1997, Princess Diana Spencer dies in a car accident.
  • 74. Political Parliament of the United Kingdom Type of Government constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy Leaders of Government Queen: Elizabeth II Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: Gordon Brown
  • 75. Economy Industry machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, electronics and communications equipment, metals, chemicals, coal, petroleum, paper and paper products, food processing, textiles, clothing, other consumer goods Exports $351.3 billion manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals; food, beverages, tobacco Imports $473.6 billion manufactured goods, machinery, fuels; foodstuffs Economic Status Debt: $9.088 trillion Unemployment: 8% Major Trade Partners US Germany Netherlands France Ireland Belgium Spain Trade Associations CCTA Consumer Credit Trade Association
  • 76. Daily Life Houses are expensive First-World Country Literacy Total population: 99% Clothing Suits Dresses Modern Clothing Internet Usage 79.4%
  • 77. Cultural Customs Drinking Tea Bowler hats Soccer Religions Christian 71.6% Muslim 2.7% Hindu 1% Foods Fish and Chips Pie Sandwish Tea Wine and Coffee Music and Dance Rock Hip Hop R&B Pop Morris Dances- folklore dancing Double Decker buses 1,000 buses Custom Red colored
  • 78. Winter Olympics Amy Williams Women’s Skeleton 1st Place Gold
  • 79. Sports Cricket Played in the 16th Century Bat-and-ball team sport 11 Players Equipment Cricket ball, cricket bat, wicket: stumps, bails
  • 80. Conclusion Capital London Language English Rock N’ Roll The Beatles Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin
  • 81. Egypt
  • 82. Country Description Size 1,001,450 sq km Climate desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters Location Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula Population 78,866,635
  • 83. Geographic Features Land Regions vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Mediterranean Sea, Lake Nasser, Nile River, Suez Canal, Red Sea Fauna Camel Donkey Ox Sheep Pig Flora Sycamore Acacia nilotica Tamarisk Places of Interest Suez Canal Alexandria Cairo
  • 84. History Early Many people flooded to the area of water from the Nile and of its riches First time this country was unified is about 3200 B.C. Ruled by many Dynasties for three thousand years Had war and fell to the Persian Dynastyin 341 B.C. In the 7th Century Islam was first introduced and had ruled the people for the next six centuries Ottoman Empire had controlled the land in 1517 Suez Canal was completed on 1869 Britain gained control in 1882 Modern Had gained partial independence in 1922 On WWII begin they had allied with Americans and British forces to stop Nazis Germany from controlling all of North Africa In 1952, Egypt had finally gotten full sovereignty as they overthrew the monarchy setup there Now, is the largest population in the Arab world
  • 85. Political Arab Republic of Egypt Type of Government Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State: President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak Head of Government: Prime Minister Ahmed Mohamed Nazif Cabinet: Cabinet Legislative Advisory Council Judicial Supreme Constitutional Court
  • 86. Economy Industry textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures Exports $22.91 billion crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals, processed food Imports $43.98 billion machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels Economic Status Debt: $28.45 billion Unemployment rate 9.7% Major Trade Partners Italy, Germany, US, Spain, India, Syria, China Trade Associations Orascomgroup
  • 87. Daily Life Standard of Living 20% Below Poverty Line Well-balanced Country Most parts aren’t habitual Literacy Total Population: 71.4% Male: 83% Female: 59.4% Clothing Galabya- cotton robes Fez Hat Vest Internet Usage 15.4%
  • 88. Culture Customs Heavily influenced by Egyptian literature, music, Film and television Modern Western culture Religions Muslim 90%, Coptic 9%, Christian 1% Foods Kebab Fulmedames Kushari Music and Dance Mamba-most popular in Cairo Harps and Flutes played in 4000 BC Pop Music Belly Dance-or RaqsSharqi
  • 89. Winter Olympics Did not participate in Winter Olympics
  • 90. Conclusion Pyramids of Giza Part as the Seven wonders of the World Pyramid of Khufu Largest of the Three Pyramids in the Giza Region Built for the fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu Constructed over a 20-year period Pyramid of Khafre Built by Khafre’s, father Khufu Second Largest pyramid Pyramid of Menkaure Serve as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure Completed 26th Century BC
  • 92. Country Description Size 83,871 sq km Climate temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters with frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains; moderate summers with occasional showers Location Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia Population 8,210,281
  • 93. Geographic Features Land Regions west and south mostly mountains (Alps); along the eastern and northern margins mostly flat or gently sloping Rivers, Lakes, Oceans Gulf of Vienna Danube River Fauna Geese Harrows Falcons Eagle Flora Beech Tree Conifers Special Places Alps
  • 94. History Early Had been controlled by Celtics before pre-Roman times After the fall of the Romans they were invaded by Bavarians, Slavs, and Avars Ruled by the Habsburgs Battle of Vienna broke Ottoman Empire’s advance toward Europein 1683 Archduke Ferdinand of Austria had been assassinated in 1914 This led to war with Serbia and allied troops One million Austro-Hungarian soldiers died in WWI As a result they had their country split into Austria and Hungary Modern Austria had than joined Hitler and the Nazi party for WWII against Allied forces once again They had lost and had their lands split again Austria had than split form any control of Germany by the State Treaty in 1955 Had joined the European Union in 1995 Now has a seat on the UN security Council
  • 95. Political Republic of Austria Type of Government Federal Republic Government Leaders Executive Chief of State President Heinz Fischer Head of Government: Chancellor Werner Faymann Cabinet: Council of Ministers Legislative Federal Assembly Judicial Supreme Judicial Court
  • 96. Economy Industry Construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, food, metals, chemicals, lumber and wood processing, paper and paperboard, communications equipment, tourism Exports $129 billion Machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, paper and paperboard, metal goods, chemicals, iron and steel, textiles, foodstuffs Imports $136 billion Machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal goods, oil and oil products; foodstuffs Economic Status Debt: $808.9 billion Unemployment rate: 4.7% Major Trade Partners Germany, US, Italy, Swiss, Netherlands Trade Associations Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
  • 97. Daily Life Standard of Living 12th richest country in the world High living cost Literacy Total Population: 98% Clothing Trousers made of leather Jackets Formal dresses Internet Usage 59.3%
  • 98. Cultural Customs Famous music composers Environmental forms of Art Religions Roman Catholic 73.6%, Protestant 4.7%, Muslim 4.2%, other 3.5%, unspecified 2% Foods Influenced by Czech, Italian, Balkan, French and Hungarian Wiener Schnitzel Kaiserschmarrn Music and Dance Famous composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Michael Haydn Classical music Unique Places Vienna Salzburg
  • 99. Winter Olympics Total Medal Count 16 Snowboard Men's Parallel Giant Slalom Benjamin Karl Bronze Snowboard Women's Parallel Giant Slalom Marion Kreiner Silver Alpine Skiing Women's Slalom MarliesSchild Silver Biathlon Men's 4x7.5 km Relay Simon Eder, Daniel Mesotitsch, DominikLandertinger, ChristophSumann Bronze Nordic Combined Individual Large Hill/10 km CC Bernhard Gruber Bronze Alpine Skiing Women's Giant Slalom Elisabeth Goergl Gold Nordic Combined Team/4x5 km CC Bernhard Gruber, David Kreiner, Felix Gottwald, Mario Stecher Gold Ski Jumping Team Andreas Kofler, Wolfgang Loitzl, Thomas Morgenstern, GregorSchlierenzauer Silver Freestyle Skiing Men's Ski Cross Andreas Matt Bronze Ski Jumping LH Individual GregorSchlierenzauer Gold Alpine Skiing Women's Super-G Andrea Fischbacher Gold Luge Doubles Wolfgang Linger, Andreas Linger Bronze Alpine Skiing Women's Downhill Elisabeth Goergl Silver Luge Women's Singles Nina Reithmayer Silver Biathlon Men's 12.5 km Pursuit ChristophSumann Bronze Ski Jumping NH Individual GregorSchlierenzauer 
  • 100. Conclusion Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 600 works composed Born January 27, 1756 Spent his childhood in Salzburg Learned his art of music from others Famous Music Requiem Mass