Country project- Alexa Healy

• 1. Haiti
  

2. Map of Haiti
3. Description of Haiti
Haiti is a small country; 10,714 sq. mi.
The Climate is Tropical.
The location is in the Caribbean Sea.
On January 12, 2011 the population was 9,719,932.
Haitis Flag:
4. Geographic Features of Haiti
The land regions are Coastal, moutains, and valleys.
Major Lakes
Lake Azuei
Lake of Miragoane
Trou Caiman
Major Rivers
Artibonite
Riviere de la Grand Anse
Riviere de Cavaillon
Indigenous Flora and Fauna
tall pines
Cacti
Caiman
Flamingos
Special Points of Interest
Muse de Pantheon
the Basilica of Notre Dame
Vacation Tour
The United States warns travelers of the potential dangers of vacationing here,guided tours are recommended.
5. History
The history of Haiti began on December 5, 1492 when Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola for Spain
Haitis major earthquake a few years negatively affected not only Haitis economy, but the rest of the worlds.
In the past year, Haitis exiled Jean-Claude Duvalier returned from his exiled.
6. Political
Type of Government
republic
Government Leaders
The President of the Republic is ElieLescot
7. Economy
Industry
Haiti produced baseballs and other sporting goods.
Exports
apparel, manufactures, oils, cocoa, mangoes, coffee
Imports
food, manufactured goods, machinery and transport equipment, fuels, raw materials
Economic Status
Haiti is a poor country.
Major Trade Partners
United States, Dominican Republic
Trade Associations
China, Netherlands Antilles
Sanctions
The United States threatened Haiti with a sanction
8. Daily Life
Standard of living
Haitis standard of living is extraordinarily low.
Literacy
The literacy rate in Haiti is about 53%.
Clothing
People in Haiti dont have much clothing, just the basics.
Internet Usage
10.1% of the Haitian population uses internet.
9. Cultural
Traditions
Haiti shares some African traditions in culture such as cuisine, music, dance, dress, ritual, and religion
Customs
In February, Haiti holds Carnival.
A musical festival is celebrated before Easter
Religions
Christianity
Voodoo
Foods
Haitis cuisine blends African, French, and Spanish influences
Music and Dance
The Meringue is a very popular dance here.
Interesting facts
The official languages of Haiti include French and Haitian Creole.
10. Conclusion on Haiti
Haiti is a small, impoverished island.
Facts
More than 10% of Haitian children die before age five
Haiti has the highest percentage of orphans of any country in the Western Hemisphere.
Only about 10% of all Haitian children enrolled in elementary school go on to a high school.
I learned that only a small amount of Haitis people use internet, or go on to high school.
11. Libya
12. Map of Libya
13. Description of Libya
The size of Libya is 679,362 sq mi.
The climate is Mediterranean along the coast, and has an extreme desert interior
It is located in Africa and surrounded byTusinia, Niger, Algeria, Chad, Sudan, and Egypt.
July 2010 est. of population was 6,461,454.
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14. Geographic Features of Libya
The main land regions of Libya are dry grasslands and deserts.
The coastline of Libya borders the Mediterranean sea, and in Libya there is the Great Man-Made River
Indigenous Flora:
Tahara
Brankbakh
Indigenous Fauna:
Fennec Fox
Long eared Hedgehog
Carcal
Points of Interest
Tripolis Jamahiriya Museum
Akakus desert
Vacation Tour
Top rated hotel- Attawakfeek hotel
Top rated thing to do- Leptis Magna
Top rated resturant-Al-Althar
15. History of Libya
Early 16th century the Barbary Coast attracted the attention of two powerful Mediterranean states; Spain and Turkey. The Spanish-Turkish rivalry lasted most of he 16thcentury, but in the end the Turks were victorious.
Libyas current unrest is causing international uproar.
Recently, air raids have targeted Gadhafis stronghold in Libya.
16. Political
Type of government
Jamahiriya-(a state of the masses) governed by the populace through local councils
Government Leaders
Leader- Muammar Abu Minyar al-Ghadhafi
17. Economy of Libya
Industry
oil
Exports
Oil, Gas , Iron ,Gold ,Phosphate
Imports
machines, transport equipment, semi finished goods, consumer products and food.
Economic status
Libya is considered a rich country.
Major Trade Partners
Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Sudan
Trade Associations
Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Sudan
Sanction
United States announced sanctions against the Libyan government recently
The UN and EU have applied additional financial sanctions against Libya
18. Daily Life in Libya
Standard of Living
The living standards are among the highest in Africa
Literacy rate
82.6%
Clothing
traditionally, men wear loose cotton shirts upon trousers and cover themselves with a cloak, and wear flat brimless caps.
Traditionally, women wear full length robes.
Most of the urban Libyan population is turning towards western clothing styles.
Internet usage
In a 2008 estimate, 5.1% of the population uses internet.
19. Cultural
Traditions
arts such as weaving, embroidery, metal engraving, and leatherwork
festivals, horse races, and folk dances
Customs
Men shake hands. A man must wait for a woman to extend her hand first.
A bowl of perfumed water may be passed around a table before a meal. Three fingers are dipped into the water as a form of ritual cleansing.
Religions
Islam
Small amount of people are Roman Catholic
Foods
Libyan food is influenced by traditions of the Mediterranean and North Africa, with an Italian influence
Popular dishes include: SharbaLibiya and Bazin.
Music and Dance
Andalusi music is popular in Libya
Hagallah
Facts
The life expectancy is 76
Arabic, Italian, English are all spoken in Libya.
20. Conclusion
Libya is a large, mostly desert African country currently facing an uprising.
Facts
Poor soil and hot climatic conditions force Libya to import most of their food.
Libya has the highest literacy rate of any country in North Africa
I learned that the Libyan flag is completely green, with no design.
21. Lesotho
22. Map of Lesotho
23. Description of Lesotho
The size of Lesotho is 11,720 sq mi.
Lesotho has a continental climate, meaning they have hot summers and cold winters.
Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa.
In a 2009 count, the population of Lesotho was 2,066,919.
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24. Geographic Features of Lesotho
The land regions of Lesotho include lowlands, mountain ranges, and foothills.
Lesotho is landlocked, but a major river is the Orange river.
Indigenous Flora:
Cape willows
Cheche bush
Indigenous Fauna:
Bearded vulture
Hyrax
Leopards
Special points of interest
Maletsunyane falls
Sani Pass
Vacation Tour:
Best hotel- Malibu Moutain lodge
Best restaurant-The Rendezvous
Top rated attraction- Lesotho Mountain Kingdom
25. History of Lesotho
Lesotho was once ruled under the UK and was originally named Basutoland, but when it gained independence, it was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho. Constitutional government was restored in 1993 after seven years of military rule.
Impact on World
Lesotho has the third highest HIV prevalence in the world
Current Event
Lesotho is considering investments from textile companies that are threatening to close down factories in South Africa due to an increased minimum wage
26. Political
Type of Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Government Leaders
King
Letsie III
Prime Minister
PakalithaBethuelMosisili
27. Economy
Industry
weaving, tire remodeling, production of textiles and diamond processing.
Exports
clothing, ceramics, cut diamonds, inedible crude materials, furniture, miscellaneous manufactured wool and goods.
Imports
corn, clothing, building materials, vehicles, petroleum products, machinery, and medicines
Economic Status
Lesotho is a poor country
Major Trade Partners
South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, North America, and Europe.
Trade Associations
South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, North America, and Europe.
Sanctions
Lesotho has a sanction on Maseru
28. Daily Life
Standard of Living
Rural areas in Lesotho are marked by poverty and inadequate access to health care.
people with access to land and employment enjoy a reasonable standard of living.
Literacy
84.8% of the population are literate
Clothing
Some of the Population in Libya dress fairly Western, but the most acceptable form of clothing for a woman is still the dress, and her hair is expected to be covered with a scarf, head cloth, or hat.
Internet Usage
In a 2008 count, 3.6% of Lesotho uses internet
29. Cultural
Traditions
Sotho cultural performances, where storytellers, dancers, and musicians join with audience chanting, clapping, and singing to retell ancient folktales
Hand making instruments
Customs
Upon marriage, a woman is expected to leave her family to live with thefamily of her husband.
Religions
Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho
Foods
Meat such as beef, mutton, goat or chicken is eaten on special occasions.
Traditional foods include sugar beans, maize, pumpkin and wild spinach as the staple foods
Music and Dance
Famo and sub-saharanAfropop styles, jazz, kwaito, and reggae
There are mokhibo and litolobonya dances for women, and ntlamo and mohobelo dances for men.
Unique Facts
The life expectancy is 52 years.
30. Conclusion
Lesotho is a small, poor, landlocked country in south Africa.
Facts
AIDS is the main health problem in Lesotho
Lesotho is called by various names like Roof of Africa, Mountain Kingdom and Kingdom in the Sky.
I learned that Lesotho used to be under the control of the United Kingdom
31. Guam
32. Map of Guam
33. Description of Guam
The size of Guam is 212 sq. miles.
Guams climate is warm year-round.
Guam is in the Pacific ocean, and is located near China, South Korea, and Indonesia
In a 2009 count, the population of Guam was 177,718.
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34. Geographic features of Guam
Guam is an Island, with coral reefs and sandy beaches.
Guam is surrounded by the Phillipine Sea and the North Pacific Ocean.
Indigenous Flora
Cycas
Fadang tree
Indigenous Fauna
Cockaroachesare rampant in Guam
Points of Interest
Latte Stone Park
Two lovers point
Vacation Tour
Top rated hotel- Hyatt Regency Guam
Top rated restaurant- Proa restaurant in Tumon
Top rated attraction- Two lovers point
35. History
In 1898, Guam was surrendered to the United States by Spain. In 1941, Japan captured Guam from the United States , but it was recovered three years later.
It impacts the world by giving the United States a military base in the eastern hemisphere, and also acts as a vacation spot
Guam recently signed a bill to ban shark finning.
36. Political
Type of government
NA; territory of the US
Government Leaders
Barack Obama
37. Economy
Industry
Tourism
Exports
refined petroleum products, construction materials, fish, food and beverage products
Imports
petroleum and petroleum products, food, manufactured goods
Economic Status
Guams status depends on US military spending and tourism
Major Trade Partners
Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom
Trade Associations
Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom
Sanctions
none
38. Daily Life
Standard of Living
The cost to live on Guam is staggeringly high, but its a fair standard of living.
Literacy
99% of the country is literate
Clothing
Spanish influence is apparent in clothing styles
Internet Usage
48.4%
39. Cultural
Traditions
Liberation Day in July
Fiestas
legends
Customs
Respect for elders and authority figures
Respect is demonstrated by bending over and sniffing an older person's right hand.
Religions
The major religion is Roman Catholic
Foods
roast pig, chicken, barbecue fish, seafood, red rice, potato salad, bananas, taro, fenadeneglota, and vegetable salad.
Music and Dance
BailanLinala, BailanUritao
Modernmusicincludes elements of American, Spanish, Filipino, and Polynesian music.
Unique Facts
Mariana Trench,the deepest part of the ocean in the world, is in the area surrounding Guam.
40. Conclusion
Guam is a small Asian Island under the control of the United States
Facts
Guam is one of the most strategically important placed US military bases.
The official name of Guam is the Territory of Guam.
I leaned that Guam is one of the most important US military bases,
41. Malaysia
42. Map of Malaysia
43. Description of Malaysia
The size of Malaysia is 128000 sq.miles
The climate of Malaysia is normally warm and humid.
Malaysia borders Indonesia, and is in the South China Sea.
In a 2009 count, the population of Malaysia was 27,467,837.
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44. Geographic features of Malaysia
Malaysia has tropical rainforests.
The Kelanton river is the major river in Malaysia. It is surrounded by the South China Sea.
Indigenous Flora
Rafflesia
Hibiscus
Indigenous Fauna
Tigers
Elephants
150 species of snakes, 16 of which are venomous including the King Cobra
Vacation Tour
Top rated hotel- Swiss-Garden DamaiLaut
Top rated restaurant- Mahan Kitchen
Top rated attraction- Petronas twin towers
45. History
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia, which were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945.
Malaysia lends itself to the world as a wonderful vacation spot with natural beauty and wildlife
Malaysia is turning to science in order to train athletes in hopes of gaining Malaysias first Olympic gold medal in London next year.
46. Political
Type of Government
Constitutional monarchy
Government Leaders
King- Sultan MIZAN ZainalAbidin
Head of government- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak
47. Economy
Industry
electronics, oil and gas, palm oil and rubber
Exports
Cars, ore, diamonds and clothing.
Imports
beef and mutton, rice, Japanese food, and apples
Economic Status
Major Trade Partners
Australia, Thailand, America, China, Japan
Trade Associations
New Zealand, India
Sanctions
Malaysia has a sanction on Iran.
48. Daily Life
Standard of Living
Literacy
88.7% of the population is literate
Clothing
Women
Traditionally, women wear a knee length blouse over a long skirt.
Traditional clothing for men in Malaysia consists of a silk or cotton skirt and shirt with a scarf like piece of cloth tied around his waist.
Internet Usage
55.8% of the population uses internet
49. Cultural
Traditions
The Bersanding Ceremony is followed by Kenduri, a wedding feast.
Customs
introduce the ladies first and then move on to introduce men.
One should not touch other peoples top portion of the head.
Religions
Islam
Foods
Fish are popular in Malaysian cuisine
Pork isnt eaten, because it goes against their religious beliefs
Rice is a staple in Malaysian cuisine
Music and Dance
Music
Music in Malaysia is influenced by Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese, Filipino and Chinese music.
Dance
Zapin, Joget, Silat, Mak Yong
Unique Facts
the Bintagor trees, found only in Sarawak, is believed to contain properties that could help fight the virus that causes AIDS.
50. Conclusion
Malaysia is an Asian country bordering the South China Sea.
Facts
Malaysia is home to many venomous snakes,including the infamous king cobra.
I learned that Pork isnt eaten in Malaysia, due to religious beliefs.
51. Hungary
52. Map of Hungary
53. Description of Hungary
The size of Hungary is 35919 sq. miles.
Hungary has a continental climate meaning hot summers, and cold winters.
Hungary is located in eastern Central Europe bordered by Austria, Slovakia, the Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
In a 2009 count, the population of Hungary was 10,022,302.
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54. Geographic Features of Hungary
Hungary has plains, hills, mountains, and forests.
The Danube river and Tisza river are the two major Hungarian rivers. Lake Balaton, the greatest lake of Central Europe is found here.
Indigenous Flora
Oak trees
Beech tress
Indigenous Fauna
Fox
Deer
Hare
Vacation Tour
Hungary is considered in the list of top 15 tourist destinations in the world
Top rated hotel-Best Western hotel Hungaria
Top rated restaurant- Caf Kor
Top rated attraction- Budapest
55. History
Hungary was once a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, which collapsed after World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II.
Hungary played a large part in both World Wars
Hungary recently declared Elvis Presley an honorary citizen of Budapest.
56. Political
Type of government
Republic
Government Leaders
chief of state: President Pal SCHMITT
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN
57. Economy
Industry
developing steel, machine tools, buses, diesel engines and locomotives, television sets, radios, electric light bulbs and fluorescent lamps, telecommunications equipment, refrigerators, washing machines, medical apparatus and other precision engineering equipment, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemical products.
Exports
meat, poultry, grain, and wine
Imports
electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products, chemicals
Economic Status
Middle income country
Major Trade Partners
Germany
Trade Associations
Italy, Romania, Austria
Sanctions
Hungary has a sanction on Serbia, and the EU is threatening Hungary with a sanction.
58. Daily Life
Standard of Living
The standard of living is fairly good.
Literacy
99.4% of the population is literate.
Clothing
Styles vary from jeans and sweaters, to skirts and blouses.
Internet usage
58.5% of the population uses internet.
59. Cultural
Traditions
Nativity plays at Christmas, painting at Easter, and Busojaras
Customs
Handshakes are the common gesture of greeting, no matter how well you know someone.
Religions
Roman Catholic
Foods
goulash, halaszle, and palacsintaare popular dishes. Pork is the meat of choice.
Music and Dance
Folk and classical music both have major Hungarian contributions.
Unique Facts
The average life expectancy for women is 8 years longer than mens.
60. Conclusion
Hungary is a landlocked country situated in Central Europe.In 2004, Hungary joined the European Union.
Facts
Budapest is one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
I learned that
61. Northern Mariana Islands
62. Map of Northern Mariana Islands
63. Description of the Northern Mariana Islands
The size of the Northern Mariana Islands is 176.5 sq. miles.
The Northern Mariana Islands have a tropical climate tempered by the trade winds.
The Northern Mariana Islands are in Asia, bordered by the Phillipine seas and North Pacific Islands
In a 2010 estimate, the population was 48300.
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64. Geographic Features of the Northern Mariana Islands
The Northern Mariana Islands are home to volcanoes and coral reefs.
The islands are surrounded by the Philippine sea and the North Pacific Sea.
Indigenous Flora
Hibiscus
Plumeria
Indigenous Fauna
Fairy tern
Rufousferntail
Vacation Tour
Top rated hotel- Aqua Resort Club Saipan [geared more towards Asian travelers]
Top rated restaurant- Casa Urashima
Top rated attraction- Managaha Island
65. History
The Northern Mariana islands were sighted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 while he was sailing for Spain, but the islands were not settled by Europeans until 1668. The Mariana Islands were ruled consecutively by Spain, Germany, and Japan until they became part of the United States in Nov. 1986.
Due to the many different countries that claimed the Northern Mariana Islands at different times, it has many different influences on its culture.
A company was recently charged with a fine of almost a million dollars for violating the Clean Air Act.
66. Political
Type of government
commonwealth; self-governing with locally elected governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature Government leaders
Government leaders
chief of state: President Barack H. Obama
head of government: Governor Benigno R. Fitial
67. Economy
Industry
banking, construction, fishing, garment, tourism, handicrafts
Exports
garments
Imports
food, construction equipment and materials, petroleum products
Economic Status
The economic status is heavily influenced by the United States
Major Tradepartners
U.S., Japan
Trade Associations
U.S., Japan
Sanctions
none
68. Daily Life
Standard of Living
The standard of living is fairly good.
Literacy
97% of the population is literate.
Clothing
Dress in the Northern Mariana islands is very Americanized.
Internet Usage
In a 2003 estimate about 10,000 people of the population use internet.
69. Cultural
Traditions
Fiestan Luta
Customs
Casual hellos are often nothing more than a eyebrow raise of recognition.
Religions
Christian
Foods
rice is a popular food choice
Music and Dance
folk music of the Chamorro is popular
American, German, Spanish and Japanese influence their music.
Unique Facts
Only 6 of the 16 islands that make up the Northern Mariana Islands are inhabited.
70. Conclusion
The Northern Mariana Islands are a commonwealth of the United States, located in Asia, which relies heavily on tourism.
Facts
Most of the tourism that the island receives is from Japan.
The original inhabitants of the Northern Mariana Islands were the Chamorro.
71. Works Cited
http://www.everyculture.com/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/03/country_facts/
http://www.britannica.com/