1. For each of the 3 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.]

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2. For SWEDEN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What does Sweden’s military think the unknown vessel sighted off Stockholm could be?
c) What does the military think it was doing there?
d) Why is Russia believed to be behind the incursion into Swedish waters?

3. For DENMARK:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the population of Copenhagen?
c) What percent of residents ride bikes to work?
d) The government of Denmark is proud of its bicycle culture. In 2011, The Guardian reported: Copenhagen is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world - 36% of its inhabitants cycle to work or school. The city has committed to increasing that figure to 50% by 2015. In 2013, The Copenhagen Post reported: “[City] Commission calls for more bicycle parking.” What factors have contributed to the bike parking problem Copenhagen is experiencing today?
e) Do you think Denmark’s size or population impacts the amount of people who use bikes to get around the city? Explain your answer.
f) Many U.S. cities are attempting to emulate European cities by implementing bike programs (dedicated bike lanes, etc.). Is this a viable option for your city/town? Why or why not? (consider congestion, traffic, safety…)

4. For SYRIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How are the U.S.-led air strikes against ISIS in Syria making White Shroud’s job harder?
c) Does this news report encourage you? Explain your answer.