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Countries Project Brendan Maher
Egypt
Maps of Egypt
 
Country Description ,[object Object]
Land area: 995,450 sq km/ 384,345.394 sq mi
Water area: 6,000 sq km/ 2,316.61295 sq mi
Egypt has a desert climate, with hot, dry summers and moderate winters.
Egypt is located in Northern Africa, and it's geographical coordinates are  27º 00´ N,  30º 00´ E.
Egypt borders Libya, Sudan, and Isreal.
Description ,[object Object]
Average lift expectancy is 70.1 years.
Flag of Egypt
Geography ,[object Object]
Four major regions of Egypt: Nile Valley and Delta, Sinai Peninsula, Eastern Desert, and Western Desert.
Major bodies of water and waterways include the Nile River, Lake Nasser, the Alexandria-Cairo Waterway, and the Suez Canal.
Indigenous fauna and flora include the papyrus plant, which had long been used to make paper in Egypt, and many animals are found throughout Egypt, including camels in the desert and sheep, goats, and donkeys are found throughout the rest of the country.
Geography ,[object Object]
History ,[object Object]
In 3200 BC, a unified kingdom arose, and series of dynasties ruled for the next three millennia.
The last native dynasty in Egypt fell to the Persians in 341 BC, and they were subsequently replaced by the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines.
Arab rule of Egypt introduced Islam and the Arabic language in the 7 th  century.
History ,[object Object]
After the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt became an important world transportation center, but quickly fell into debt, and was taken over by the British.
Egypt was controlled by the British until 1952.
In 2011, Egypt experienced widespread revolts, resulting in the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak, who had ruled since 1981.
Political ,[object Object]
Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, headed by Defense Minister Muhammad Hussein Tantawi, is currently in control of government.
The current Prime Minister is Essam Sharaf.
Economy ,[object Object]
Exports: crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals, and processed food.
Imports: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, and fuels.
Major trade partners: US, China, Italy, Spain, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Syria, France, South Korea, and Turkey.
Daily Life ,[object Object]
71.4% of population is literate.
83% of males are literate.
59.4% of females are literate.
As of 2008, 16.6% of the population use the internet.
It was reported that the Egyptian government monitors much of the Egyptians internet usage.
In January 2011, the government blocked many social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook.
Culture  ,[object Object]
As most are Muslims, Islamic values play a large role in their lives.
Family plays a large part in the values of most Egyptians.
Many Egyptian meals are composed of vegetables, grains, and meats, and is similar to food found throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
The Egyptian film industry is the largest within Arabic speaking-cinema.
Festivities ,[object Object]
As most Egyptians are Muslim, Ramadan is observed.
Conclusion ,[object Object]
Ecuador
Maps of Ecuador
 
Country Description ,[object Object]
Land area: 276,841 sq km/ 106,888.908 sq mi
Water area: 6,720 sq km/ 2,594.60651 sq mi
Climate: tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
Ecuador is located in South America, and borders Colombia and Peru
Description ,[object Object]
Population: 13,625,069
Flag of Ecuador
Geography ,[object Object]
Bodies of water include the Aguarico River, the Curray River, Lake Cuicocha, and Lake Quilotoa.
As it is a tropical country, Ecuador is regarded as one of the most species-rich nations in the world.
Geography ,[object Object]
18% of the worlds birds are found in Ecuador.
Special attractions include Cotopaxi National Park, New Cathedral, and El Cajas National Park.
Cotopaxi in Andes is highest active volcano in world.
Cotopaxi National Park
History ,[object Object]
The territories of the Viceroyalty gained independence between 1819-1822, and formed the federation of Gran Colombia. Quito withdrew in 1830.
Between 1904-1942, Ecuador lost many territories in conflicts with neighboring countries.
In 1995, a border war with Peru flared, and was resolved in 1999.
History ,[object Object]
In 2008, voters approved a new constitution; the twentieth one since gaining independance.
Political ,[object Object]
Chief of Staff: President Rafael Correa Delgado(both chief of staff and head of government)
Vice President Lenin Moreno Garces
Economy ,[object Object]
Imports: industrial materials, fuels and lubricants, and nondurable consumer goods
Exports: petroleum, bananas, cut flowers, shrimp, cacao, coffee, hemp, wood, and fish
Partners: US, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil
Daily Life ,[object Object]
35.1% living below poverty line.
91% of population is literate
92.3% of males are literate
89.7% of females are literate
28.8% of population use the internet
Culture ,[object Object]
Spanish is the official language
Ethnic groups: mestizos-65%, Amerindian-25%, Spanish and others-7%, black-3%.
The traditional cuisine of Ecuador includes a lot of beef along with carbohydrate-rich foods.
Ecuador's traditional music was influenced by African rhythms, traditional Andean music, and indigenous music from the jungle.
Festivities ,[object Object]
Bullfights are held throughout the year in the Andes.
Conclusion ,[object Object]
Vanuatu
Maps of Vanuatu
 
Country Description ,[object Object]
Land area: 12,189 sq km
Water area: 0 sq km
Includes more than 80 islands, 65 of which are inhabited
As a comparison, Vanuatu is slightly larger than Connecticut
Description ,[object Object]
Population: 239,788
Climate: tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds from May to October; moderate rainfall from November to April; may be affected by cyclones from December to April
Flag of Vanuatu
Geography ,[object Object]
About a 800 mile north-south distance between the outermost islands.
Several active volcanoes

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