1. For EGYPT, give the following information:

1. capital
2. the countries that share its borders
3. the chief of state (and head of government if different)
4. the population

2. For ETHIOPIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. the countries that share its borders
3. the chief of state (and head of government if different)
4. 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: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” below and watch the video under “Resources” below.

3. a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What are Egypt’s main concerns with the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?
c) What is Egypt asking Ethiopia to do?
d) How has Ethiopia responded to Egypt’s demands?
e) Why is the Sudan much better off than Egypt in regards to water?
f) The three countries’ ministers participating in talks in Washington mediated by the U.S. The National reports that Egypt had asked the U.S. to mediate. What is your reaction to Egypt asking, and the other two countries also agreeing, to hold the talks over the Dam dispute in the U.S.? — Ask a parent the same question.