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JANK (J.K.)
 * The creation of JANK is taught throughout the school systems. JANK is best fit by The Divine Right Theory. This theory states that God created the state and that God had given those of royal birth a “divine right” to rule. The general population of JANK is protestant, so it is believed in out nation that the divine right theory is how our nation came to be. Many philosophers have tested this theory, but the JANK nation still believes that this theory is how their ruling came to be.

*National Pride: - Tree- Chitalpa -Flower- Amaranths -Bird- Nighthawk -National Anthem- All of the lights by Kanye West ft. Rhianna and Kid Cudi


 * DUE MARCH 3RD- 10 POINTS**

Windstorms/Sandstorms ( Occur in the outskirts of the south western areas of the country; Causes most southern ares to be less populated than the northern areas of the country.) Mild Droughts (Mild Droughts are periodic and occur less often than most of the other enviornmental issues listed; They Happen Aproxx: Every 10 years)
 * Location— North East Africa
 * Map it!
 * On map- include Capital city and at least 5 major cities.
 * Size— 1,000,152 sq. km.
 * Climate : hot, dry summers and moderate winters
 * Terrain - desert plateau, along with valleys and a delta
 * Natural Resources: petroluem, iron ore, zinc, natural gas
 * Environmental Issues- Flash Floods (Occur mostly in the far east side of the country along the border; Causes border farms to lose crops)

Women: 35 Years of Age Jankerian Festival - Is a holiday derived from ancestors of the Protestant and Catholic Religions started around 1875. Its is a Holiday were famlies throw parties on the last day of this holiday with about 10-25 people and they normally consist of; Food, Religious Music and Bibles. For a week every family joins a community prayer and sermon gathering a little after the evening time
 * Total Population: 75,569,457
 * Average Age: Men: 45 Years of Age
 * % of people in urban areas: 48.6%
 * Nationality: Jankanesse
 * Religion(s): 45% Protestant, 20% Catholic, 35% Islamic
 * Language(s): English and Jankanesse
 * Traditional dress/clothing: Lose Fitting and Thin clothing due to the warm climate; Winter Clothing - Spandex Jackets and Bulky Pants.
 * Food (most popular meals for all meal sittings): Fried Chicken, Wild Rice, Wheat Bred and Vegetables.
 * Major National Holidays:

Inagma un Ibachi (E-Nog-Ma Un E-Ba-Chee) - This Holiday is celebrated with all the religions in the country created about 1665 by 1 Catolic, Potestant and Islamic to prove that all religions can celebrated together no matter the diverse beliefs. Around the time of this holiday people are out buying gifts for the kids and elders of their families. It is believed that the Elders are the wise and form the close death of life and the Kids are the young, curious and the new life. The elders tell stories to the young so that they will do the same when thery are old. Elders normally are gifted from the young pictures, books and/or poems. The Kids are normally Gifted from the Elders books, toys, sacred foods from the religion and stuffed animals.

Kisses on the forhead ( This is a very common gesture of welcome and kindness among all people) Customs:
 * Cultural Norms: Buying without paying (This is a somewhat common thing amongst store owners as a kind gesture)

Taboos: Drinking (This is a religion based Taboo, prohibiting most of the Islamic religion to drink) Photographing ( In some areas known as a violation of privacy; Allowed and Accepted in most areas and highly populated areas)


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and explanation. population numbers!) *GDP growth rate (is economy growing or slowing? At what rate from previous two years?) *Labor force by occupation (% agricultural; % industrial; % service)  *Unemployment rate  *% population below the poverty line  *Income distribution  *Inflation rate (compare to previous two years)  *Name of currency  *Exchange rate to US dollar  *Agricultural products (must have at least 3—must coincide with geography)  *Industries (must have at least 3—must coincide with natural resources)  *Major exports (must have at least 3—must coincide with agricultural and industrial production) *Major imports (must have at least 5)  *Main trading partners (must coincide with what you are exporting and importing)
 * Overview of economic system and current economic challenges (provide clear description
 * GDP (overall real GDP expressed in US dollars)
 * GDP per capita (also expressed in US dollars—make sure this coincides with your


 * DUE APRIL 10TH- 100 POINTS**




 * Government type (must match economic system)

Executive: Legislative: are total numbers and why of participants? Judicial: Are there additional branches? If so- what are thy and how are they chosen? -Do a few dominate? If so- what are they? And why?
 * Unitary or Federal power distribution?
 * Parliamentary or Presidential?
 * Subdivisions of Power (i.e. States/Providences/Parish)?
 * Current Govenment established in?
 * Legal System
 * Branches of Government?
 * How the election process occurs
 * How many? jobs/functions of each
 * How chosen?
 * Cabinet, if so who and what are the cabinet positions?
 * What political party is currently in power?
 * If there is a legislative body, detail what kind of house structure exists and what
 * What political party is currently in power?
 * How many chambers?
 * How are the courts structured?
 * Is there a court that has more power than the other?
 * Political Parties


 * DUE APRIL 21ST - 100 POINTS**

*Express all in dollars *Tax Revenue (broken down by types of taxes) *Spending (must coincide with revenue AND must coincide with economic/political system you chose) -Top 5 mandatory spending items -Top 5 discretionary spending items


 * DUE MAY 3RD- 50 POINTS**




 * Write a set of at least 10 rules/laws/standards of human right you desire for your country.


 * DUE MAY 9th- 50 POINTS**

*Must have at least 2—one political and one economic. Be sure to thoroughly explain the issue and the reasons for your country's position.


 * DUE MAY 9th- 30 POINTS**

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