Africa Country Research Notes

Africa Country Research Notes

Name: ______Date: ______Sec.: ______

Africa Country Research Notes

PART 1: BACKGROUND FACTS (Note: This can be found online on the class website if you want to TYPE it.)

Country Name: ______Capital City Latitude: ______Longitude: ______

1) 2 cities (mark which is the capital) - ______, ______

2) Population – ______Physical size (indicate sq. km or sq. miles) - ______

3) Currency (money) – Name ______and exchange rate with USA –

4) Climate (Tropical and hot all year, or warm/cold at different times of year?) –

5) Language(s) (add % of each if more than one primary)

6) Religion(s) (add % of each if more than one primary)

7) Ethnic groups / Races (add % of each if given) –

8) Poverty Rate (% living below the very poor line) – ______

9) GDP per capita (PPP) – (Basically the avrg. yearly salary for a person in the country, in dollars) - ______

10) a) % of total population with access to improved (clean) water – ______

b) % of total population with access to improved sanitation facilities (quality bathrooms) – ______

OPTIONAL BONUS FACTS TO ADD: Life Expectancy at Birth (how long people live), Literacy Rates for Men and Women, HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate, Child Labor Percentage (children forced to work), etc.

11) 2 specific safety concerns for the country right now: diseases, violence, etc. (Check http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/ for health and http://travel.state.gov/ for violence/safety.)

12) At least two popular local foods, explained:

PART 2: HISTORY TIMELINE

On a sheet of paper (or your Slides/Prezi) create a timeline of your country’s entire history with at least 5 events and dates, starting at its earliest point and going to today. Make sure to include details of what civilizations or groups were there before Europeans came, when and which Europeans came as colonists and what they did, when independence happened, and at least one current event that you get from searching the news from this year. Pick events that are important and interesting.

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PART 3: LOCAL VOICES

Find the story of TWO REAL people who live in or have lived in your country. Explain who they are, and for each, write a paragraph summarizing their experiences, with a picture. Ex: An inspiring micro-entrepreneur who started a business in ___. Ex: A politician or musician or athlete who still lives in the country. Ex: A schoolchild your age.

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PART 4: POSITIVES

Explain two positive, happy, hopeful things about your country. This can include: tourist attractions, natural resources, economic development, sports, amazing animals, arts or music, foods, fashion, inspiring people, etc. Each must have at least a paragraph or slide of description, and a picture.

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PART 5: CHALLENGES

Explain two difficult things about your country. This can include: explaining more about the poverty rates, a challenge with diseases or violence, an environmental challenge, etc. Each must have at least a paragraph or slide of description, and a picture.

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PART 6: CONCLUSION

Write a paragraph summing up your thoughts, realizations, and suggestions after studying this country.