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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 ITALY:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) List three factors contributing to the erosion of Venice's buildings.
c) Watch the video under "Resources" below. Cruise ships could possible bring a lot of tourist or tax dollars to Venice.  Travelers enjoy close up views from their cruise ships.  Do you think cruise ships should be allowed to sail this close to the canals of Venice?  Explain your answer.

3. For CHINA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) China's labor camps allow police to jail people for three years without trial. Were you aware of China's labor camps?  

4. For ISRAEL:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why has Mr. Netanyahu called for early elections?