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.]

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2. For FRANCE:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) In addition to the 75% tax rate, what changes has Mr. Hollande said he would make if elected president?

3. For FINLAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) The prime minister runs the government in Finland; the president's role is mostly ceremonial.  What areas of the government is he responsible for?

4. For VENEZUELA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What was significant about Mr. Capriles' win?