1. For each of the 3 countries, provide the following information:

a) capital:

b) location/the countries that share its borders:

c) the religious breakdown of the population:

d) the type of government:

e) 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]:

f) 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.com for maps and a list of continents.]

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background.” 

2. For PHILIPPINES:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) The typhoon hit Friday. What help was the U.S. military providing by Sunday?

3. For VENEZUELA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Socialist President Maduro blames greedy owners for inflated prices. What do Maduro's opponents say is the real reason for inflated prices?

4. For CHINA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How much time has the government given researchers to find a solution for the lack of visibility in smog?