1. For each of the 3 countries, give the following information:
a) location/the countries that share its borders
b) the religious breakdown of the population
c) the type of government
d) the chief of state (and head of government if different) [If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? - include name of heir apparent for monarch]
e) the population

[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the "Geography" "People" and "Government" headings.  Go to worldatlas.comfor a list of continents.]

2. For ESTONIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Jarmo Tuisk, head of the program to set up the network said "We have proved that there is a real possibility to set up a network in a country." What did you learn about Estonia (from question #1) that explains why it is possible to set up a network in this country?
c) What other information can you guess about Estonia (found in the info for Estonia in the CIA World FactBook) that would help explain why it is possible to set up a network in this country?
d) Until its subsidized program, why have Estonia and other countries not seen large growth in the electric car industry?

3. For the NETHERLANDS:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What requirements are included in the legally binding contract that immigrants would have to sign?
c) Why is the Dutch government attempting to implement the use of such a contract?
d)  Do you think the U.S. should require citizens to sign a similar type of legally binding contract?  Explain your answer.

4. For INDIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How many Hindus are expected to attend the Kumbh Mela over the 55 day festival?
c) What is the main purpose of the Kumbh Mela?