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.com for a list of continents.]

2. For Bhutan:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How did King Wangchuck change the government in 2008?
c) How is the King's marital status different from that of his father?
d) The country of Bhutan legalized TV in 1999. Describe your reaction to this information.

3. For Japan:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why is Japan's Tourism Agency offering this program?
c) Would a free flight to Japan appeal to you?  Explain your answer.

4. For the European Union:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b)  Should government enact these types of laws?  Explain your answer.