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

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. 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
6. 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.
NOTE: If WorldFactBook appears outdated for any country, go to Wikipedia – search there for “Religion in ___” or “Politics of ____” for the leaders.  Or do an internet search for “Population of ___.”

NOTE to students: Before answering the questions below, read the information under “Background.”

2. For GERMANY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why was the number of refugees to arrive on the first day to Sumte reduced?
c) Sumte has no police department and the regional government has no plans to give them one. Do you think this is the best policy for the village with the refugee situation? Explain your answer.
d) What is the population of your town/city?
e) Multiply your town’s population by eight. What effect do you think that extra number of people being put into dorm-type temporary housing, who need jobs, schooling, medical care, language lessons, mosques and Halal food would have on your community?
f) Do you think German Chancellor Angela Merkel is taking the best action for the refugees? for her country? Explain your answer.
g) Would alternatives such as asking countries that share the same language, religion and customs as the refugees to take them, and have European countries provide financial assistance to those governments be a better solution or a bad idea? Explain your answer.

3. For LIBYA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why doesn’t the international community (including the U.S. and the EU) recognize Libya’s General National Congress government?
c) How should the European Union respond to these threats from Libya?

4. For TURKEY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How did President Erdogan respond to the international election observation mission’s accusations against him?
c) What concerns did the election observation group express?