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 Kyrgyzstan:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why does Parliamentarian Bakytbek Jetigenov say he proposed this law?
c) Read the "Background" on Kyrgyzstan below the questions.  Consider both sides.  Do you think banning gambling will be good for Kyrgyz society?
d) Do you think casinos have a negative effect, or no effect on society in the U.S.?  Explain your answer.

3. For China:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Read the contrasting opinions of professors from Jiaotong Univerity (para. 6-7) and Tongji University (para. 9) on the pros and cons of such a large underground project.  Do you think in the long run, constructing subway systems in 28 cities will be good for the citizens and local governments?  Explain your answer.

4. For Colombia:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What ideology does FARC follow?