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which one fits your county best- if at all.
 * Flo-Rider (FR)
 * Background and short history. Look at the four theories of state and detail
 * Any other items of national pride, i.e. national anthem, tree, flower, bird, etc.

Location—lowest point of Southeast N. America Map it! On map- include Capital city and at least 5 major cities. Size-Florida( none of the keys) Climate-There is a defined rainy season from June through September, which are the months most at risk of land-falling tropical cyclones. Terrain- Hills and swampland, flat and has very good soil that is well fertilized. Natural Resources- timber,spring water, sugar canes, and oranges. Arable Land- 60% of the land is arable. Environmental Issues-Clean water= the wildlife is inhabiting more and more of the water treatment facilities and believing the plants are home which causes destruction to the water plants. Clean air= the air pollution is increasing and more people are getting sick but the rapid growth in population does not help. There are people littering and leaving trash on the streets and not taking the initiative to put it in the trash can.

Total Population=1,000,001 Average Age=32 % of people in urban areas=50% Nationality (what are your people called?)= Ridas Religion= Christian Languages= British English, English, and Spanish Traditional dress/clothing= Jeans Khakis, T-Shirts, shorts, and hoodies/jackets. Sunday dress is slacks with button down shirt or slacks, button up shirt with tie and sport-coat. Food= Breakfast= Eggs, bacon, fish, and bananas or PANCAKES(yum!:)). Lunch= Fish, pizza, and chips. Dinner= Steak, burgers, with fries, chicken, grapes(yum!:)), some hispanic dishes, and ribs. Major National Holidays= Christmas, and Birthdays(Notice these are the only days gifts are received.lol.). Christmas and the peoples birthdays are the days you get off from school. Whoever has a birthday that day receives a day off from school/work. Christmas is an all-people affair. Everyone celebrates it and gives gifts. Norms= excessive fishing and going to the beach.(greatest place on earth). Customs=Going to church and excessive sports activities. Taboos=not participating in the going to church or sports activities.



Matt--*Overview of economic system and current economic challenges (provide clear description and explanation. population numbers!) *GDP growth rate (is economy growing or slowing? At what rate from previous two years?) David--*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 --- Omar--*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)
 * 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**



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?
 * Government type (must match economic system)
 * 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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