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CIA Factbook Map Exercises
 
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France

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/fr.html

Geography question:

As you look at the map of France, can you find two geographic reasons for the importance of the 4% of French voters who are farmers? What are they?




Demographics question:

Observe the most recent unemployment rate in France.

(Note that it compares to an unemployment rate of 12.7% in the middle of 1997 and a rate of 10% in the spring of 2000. "Profile of France," Ministère des Affaires étrangères, http://www.france.diplomatie.fr/france/gb/societe/societe08_1.html, 16 March, 2002.)

Describe two issues this unemployment rate imposes on the government. Explain how these issues are likely to complicate French politics in the next year.




Comparison question:

Observe the primary agricultural products of France and the USA. Describe the likely degree of cooperation or conflict between France (or the EU) and the USA over agricultural trade issues. Explain the reasoning behind your thinking.

 
 
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