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Country Profile
Project
Pre-AP World Geography
Your final project for the year will be to research the
background of a country and then discuss past,
present, and future status of that country by
researching and analyzing geographic information based on physical and human aspects. There are multiple parts to this
project: a fact based background report, a status essay telling the past, current, and possible future state of your
country, a culture region map, multiple demographic and information based maps, an icon or symbol that
represents the country as a whole, and a works cited page. The reports should be thorough and the maps and icon
should be detailed and well thought out.
This project will take time, therefore to help you manage your time you should create a timeline with target dates up until
completion. Following this example, or very similar dates, will help keep you on track, dates in BOLD are due dates:
Parent/Student notification form (bottom of THIS SHEET) DUE by Monday, April 18.
Country chosen by Monday, April 18.
All report research (both past, present, future) by Friday, April 29.
Report outlines/rough drafts by Wednesday, May 4.
Maps drawn and began by Wednesday, May 4.
Final Background report and Essay by Monday, May 9.
Final Maps by Monday, May 9.
Begin brainstorming Country Icon Tuesday, May 10.
Country Icon drawn on poster board and explanation written by Monday, May 16.
ENTIRE PROJECT DUE TUESDAY, MAY 17.
PRESENTATIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 UNITL FRIDAY, MAY 20.
Point Value; See Rubric for more detailed grading information:
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Background Report
Essay
Region Map
Maps (6)
Country Icon
Works Cited Page
10 points
30 points
5 points
30 points (5 points each)
20 points
5 points
TOTAL: 100 points
Late projects will be accepted and graded based upon the course late policy; 10 points per
day late until a zero (0) is earned. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!
Please cut here and turn this bottom portion in.
I have received the information on the Country Profile Project that requires research, writing, creating maps,
and creating an icon to represent a country and will adhere to the guidelines.
Student Name:________________________________
Country Chosen for Project: __________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________
Country Profile
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Pre-AP World Geography
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Background Report:
Among the responsibilities of geographers who are
employed by government agencies and large multinational firms is to prepare brief summaries of regions or countries for
major officials who will be visiting that area. Your assignment is to prepare such a report for a country by first providing
factual material and then preparing brief physical and cultural aspects of the country, including its economic base.
Use the Country Background Report provided. This can be filled in by hand or you can access the electronic version on
the website to fill it in.
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Status Essay: Past, Present, and Future:
To supplement your Country Background Report write an essay that discusses the major problems faced by that country
in the recent past, the present, and the likely future problems. This means you may be discussing political, economic,
cultural, or environmental issues. Your essay is not limited to discussing these topics and your country may not have
issues with them either. Also remember to address sustainability: can your country and its people continue its lifestyle?
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Regional Map:
Print or draw a map on 8 ½ x 11 size computer paper the culture region that your country is part of. On the back of this
map you can write or type in paragraph form what factors constitute this as a culture region. Maps must be in color,
contain a title, compass rose, and key, if necessary.
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Demographics and Informational Maps:
You will need to sketch an outline map of your country. Maps should be drawn – NOT PRINTED – on 8 ½ x 11 sized
computer paper. Once you have successfully drawn 1 map, you may trace or photocopy 5 others, it is not necessary to
attempt to draw/sketch all 6 maps. Maps must be in color, contain a title, compass rose, and key, if necessary. Below is a
breakdown of each map’s theme:
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Major cities and the capital
Population Density
Major physical features (rivers, mountain ranges, etc.)
Climates
Major Natural Resources
Land Use (Economy)
This information can be found in atlases or reference books in the library. Be careful on the internet. Make sure that it is
a reliable site with current information.
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Country Icon:
After you have gathered and read information on your country you will need to develop an icon that would best represent
that country (Examples: Statue of Liberty or the Bald Eagle for the USA, Eifel Tower for France, Big Ben (the clock) for
England, Alamo for Texas). Icons represent the culture both human and physical of a group of people or country. When
you have designed your Icon, you will place that design on a poster board, or half poster board (NO SMALLER). This
design should best represent the country as whole and your poster should have your country in the title. You must
explain on the back of your poster why you chose the icon or icons that you did. Remember to put your name and
heading on your poster!
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Works Cited Page:
Your works cited page should be completed with MLA citations. You must use at least 5 sources: at least 1 database
and at least 1 print source. Sites such as Wikipedia should not be used, nor should blogs or other unrepeatable sites.
Recommended sources:
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ABC – CLIO
CIA World Fact Book
Goode’s World Atlas
Country Profile
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Formatting Information:
Order of your project:
1. Cover Sheet: Name, Period, Course, Date, Country, may have a photo or image (NO font/size/color restrictions)
2. Background Report Sheets: Provided; either write in answers or may print out electronically
3. Status Essay: Must be typed – See Instructions below
4. Regional Map
5. Demographics and Information Maps (6)
6. Works Cited Page: MLA citations, at least 5 sources
7. Icon on POSTER BOARD with explanation (hand written or typed) on back.
Essay Format:
 MUST BE TYPED in 11 or 12 point font in Ariel or Times New Roman
 Printed in BLACK ink
 White 8 ½ x 11 computer paper
 Double spaced
 1 inch margins
 STAPLE pages together – DO NOT turn in report covers, binders, folders, etc.
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Grading:
NAME:_______________________________ PERIOD:________
Criterion
Great
Good
Fair
Poor
Missing
Cover Sheet
5
4
3
2
0
10
8
7
5
0
30
27
24
20
0
5
4
3
2
0
5
4
3
2
0
All Requirements Present
Background Report
All Information Present/Filled Out Completely
Status Essay
Addresses past, present, and future problems
Addresses Sustainability
Addresses Multiple Aspects: Pol, Eco, Soc...
Maps
Regional Map: Shows entire culture region
Demographic and Informational Maps:
 Major cities and the capital
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Population Density
5
4
3
2
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Major physical features
5
4
3
2
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Climates
5
4
3
2
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Major Natural Resources
5
4
3
2
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Land Use (Economy)
5
4
3
2
0
20
18
16
13
0
5
4
3
2
0
Country Icon
Represents entire country
Well thought out, clear time has been spent
Written Explanation Present
Works Cited
Uses at least 5 sources
Used 1 database and 1 print source
TOTAL: ________/100
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NAME:_____________________________________
Turn In With Entire Project.
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Background Report:
Basic Information
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Name of Country: _____________________________________
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Capital City: __________________________________________
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Country Population: ____________________________________
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Largest City: __________________________________________
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Population: _____________________________________
Second Largest City: ___________________________________
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Population: _____________________________________
Physical Environment
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Area: _____________________sq. mile/____________________sq. km.
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Elevation
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Lowest Location: _______________________________
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Highest Location: _______________________________
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__________________miles; ______________ft.
__________________miles; ______________ft.
Major Physical Features
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Largest River: __________________________________
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Mountain Ranges: _______________________________
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Other Significant Features (large lakes, volcanoes, etc.):
Cultural Environment
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Population Data (date: 20___)
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Birth Rate: _________________
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Death Rate: ________________
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Annual Growth Rate: _________
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Life Expectancy: _____________ years
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Literacy Rate: _______________ percent
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Cultural Traits
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Dominant Ethnic Groups (over 10% of total population)
Name
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Dominant Religion (over 10% of total population)
Name
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Percent
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Dominant Languages (over 10% of total population)
Name
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Percent
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Percent
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Economy
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Gross Domestic (National) Product: $_______________________
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Per Capita Income: $____________________________________
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Percent of Population in Agriculture: ________________________%
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Major Agricultural Products (LIST):
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Percent of Population in Manufacturing: ______________________%
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Major Manufactured Products (LIST):
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Steel Production in Tons/Year: ______________________________
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Major Mineral Products (LIST):
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Major Exports (LIST):
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Major Imports (LIST):
Political System
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Type of Government: _______________________________________
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Major Political Parties (LIST):