1. For each of the 3 (4 this week) countries, give 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 a list of continents.]

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

2. For FINLAND & ESTONIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why is this move necessary? Be specific.
c) Why did it take over 3 years to make a deal?
d) Why are critics in Estonia opposed to the deal?

3. For CZECH REPUBLIC:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) When/what was the Velvet Revolution?
c) For what reasons did protesters oppose President Milos Zeman during the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution?

4. For FRANCE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the biggest concern for residents and truck drivers about the illegal immigrants in Calais?
c) Watch the video under “Resources.” How would/should the authorities help?
d) Read the information under “Background.” What do you think of the French government’s handling of this crisis? Are they doing all they should do? Should they do anything differently?