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The document contains homework assignments for a map projections packet. Students are instructed to complete the assignment in cursive writing and with full sentences. The questions cover topics like the best way to represent the world's surface, map projections that show accurate shapes, the "best world map available" according to National Geographic, the name of the art of making maps, the main problem with flat maps, which projection makes polar areas look larger than they are, the year the Robinson projection was introduced, two situations where flat maps are better than globes, and a major problem with the interrupted projection.
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Europe is a continent located in the northern hemisphere and western Asia. It is bordered by water on the north, south, and west. Europe has about 50 countries and is the second most populated continent. Russia makes up about 40% of Europe's total land area. Throughout history, Europe has been a leader in many areas including the modern era, the industrial revolution, and Western culture. Key events that shaped Europe included the Cold War competition between the US and Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
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Rwanda has made stunning progress in the 20 years since the 1994 genocide in which Hutu extremists killed 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus. The country has experienced strong economic growth, improved healthcare and education, and a generation is emerging that does not see itself divided into ethnic groups. However, some human rights issues remain and preventing future genocides continues to be a challenge as seen in conflicts in other parts of Africa where the international community has failed to protect civilians. Rwanda's president says continued development through education and ending poverty are the best ways to ensure violence is not repeated.
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The document provides background information on South Africa, including its population demographics, history of European settlement and apartheid, and key figures like Nelson Mandela. It notes that most South Africans live in urban areas and different ethnic groups experienced segregation, with Africans often living in poor townships outside major cities. Apartheid enforced racial segregation until being ended in 1991, allowing the first free election in 1994 where Mandela was elected president, ending the system of racial segregation.
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South Africa has a diverse landscape and economy. It spans 471,440 square miles and contains two small landlocked countries, Lesotho and Swaziland. South Africa has mineral-rich coastlines along the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and a high plateau in the center. It has a prosperous economy driven by mining, manufacturing, and agriculture, though not all citizens share equally in its wealth. South Africa produces over half of Africa's minerals and a third of the gold mined worldwide each year.
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1) The document discusses four Indian Ocean countries - Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, and Mauritius.
2) It provides details on the geography, economies, and people of each country. Mozambique has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean and relies on agriculture and shipping. Madagascar is a large island known for lemurs and vanilla. Comoros is an island nation formed by volcanoes. Mauritius gained independence from the UK and has a tropical climate.
3) Unique wildlife features discussed include lemurs in Madagascar, the extinct elephant bird and dodo bird. The economies of the countries rely on agriculture including crops like rice, coffee, and vanilla
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1. Angola is a large country in southern Africa that includes an exclave, or separated area. Angola was a Portuguese colony until gaining independence in 1975.
2. Namibia is located south of Angola. Namibia gained independence in 1990 after 75 years of South African rule. Namibia has a desert climate and relies on mining exports, especially diamonds.
3. Both countries have diverse geography and cultures. Angola has highlands and a coast on the Atlantic Ocean, while northern Angola is drier. The dominant ethnic group in Namibia speaks Afrikaans and lives near the Namib Desert coastline.
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Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi are landlocked countries located in East Africa. They have faced challenges due to their landlocked status and conflicts between ethnic groups. Rwanda experienced a genocide in the 1990s where hundreds of thousands of Tutsis were killed by Hutus, resulting in over two million people fleeing their homes as refugees. The document discusses the geography, economies, peoples, and history of conflicts in these three countries.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has several notable physical features, including high mountains in the east and four large lakes. It also contains one of the world's largest rainforests and is crossed by the Congo River. The country has a potential for wealth from resources like gold, oil, and diamonds, but it has struggled with political instability and violence. It has a population of over 56 million people from around 200 ethnic groups and speaks French as an official language.
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This document provides information about Tanzania in 3 sections. It begins by describing some of Tanzania's physical features, including its highest mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro and largest lakes. It then discusses Tanzania's efforts to protect endangered wildlife species from threats such as poaching and habitat destruction, including establishing large national parks like Serengeti National Park. It concludes by noting Tanzania has a developing economy based on agriculture and is a major producer of crops and fibers like sisal.
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The document provides information about Kenya, including its geography, history, economy, and culture. It notes that the Great Rift Valley cuts through East Africa, forming highlands and plains. It describes Kenya's population, dominated by rural villagers from various ethnic groups. Tourism is an important part of Kenya's economy, as visitors come to see wildlife that roams the plains and is vital to protect.
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This document provides information about West African coastal countries, including their geography, economy, history, and culture. It discusses how European traders established outposts along the coast in the 1400s-1800s to trade for goods like gold, ivory and enslaved Africans. It also notes three major West African empires that arose between the 300s-1500s and controlled gold and other resources. After several decades of European rule, many West African nations began demanding independence in the 1950s-60s.
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5 nigeria updated
Nigeria is a large country in West Africa with a population of over 200 million people from diverse ethnic groups. Nigeria has a developing economy based on oil production and agriculture, though oil has caused environmental and social problems. The document provides information on Nigeria's geography, climate, people, history, economy, and key cities.
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The Nile River is vital to Egypt, supplying 85% of its water. Most Egyptians live within walking distance of the Nile, with 99% residing on just 3.5% of Egypt's land, centered on the fertile Nile Valley. Two deserts cover most of Egypt, but the Nile Delta has supported one of the world's great civilizations, with agriculture, cities like Cairo, and historical sites such as the Pyramids and Sphinx.
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The document discusses the Sahel region of Africa. It defines the Sahel as the transitional zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and subtropical savannas to the south. Countries in the Sahel like Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan and Burkina Faso have experienced desertification as the Sahara Desert creeps southward due to overgrazing and drought. Nomadic groups like the Tuareg people have historically crossed the northern deserts with livestock herds. The document also discusses how Sudan was divided into two countries, Sudan and South Sudan, after a referendum in 2011.
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The document summarizes key facts about Egypt, including that it has very little land suitable for farming, its capital is Cairo, and the Nile River is vitally important, providing water for crops and being known as the "artery of Egypt". It also mentions that Ancient Egypt had one of the most influential civilizations in world history, leaving behind hieroglyphics, and mummifying important deceased people like pharaohs.
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