Self+Directed+Exploration+-+The+Lay+of+the+Land+and+National+Symbols

= Homework 1 - The Lay of the Land and National Symbols =


 * Individual time needed: 1 hour **

You are going abroad! It’s time to explore the facts and details of your destination.

 Go to [|FactMonster.com] to learn about the geography, map, flag, current ruler/leader, area, population, capital, largest cities, languages, ethnicity/race, religion, literacy rate, economy and government for your destination.

 Answer the following questions to guide your research:

 1. What is the size, in square miles, of your destination country? How does it compare to the size of the U.S.? How does it compare to your state?

 2. What is the population of your destination country? How does it compare to the population of the U.S.?

 3. What are the countries that border your destination?

 4. What are the principal products of your destination including: natural resources, exports, and imports?

 5. Are there any significant mountain ranges in your destination country?

 6. In your destination country, what regions will you be visiting? What are these regions known for? Be sure to explore issues like: agriculture, industries, principal cities, landmarks, language(s) spoken, and famous people.

 Verify your facts! Pick at least 1 more online source to compare your answers. Do they match? If they don’t, look for a third on-line source to verify your answers.

 

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