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CIA Factbook Map Exercises
 
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Germany

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

Geography question:

Observe the location of Germany within Europe. How many countries have common borders with Germany? Write a brief speculative essay about the effects of this situation on the political culture in Germany. Explain the reasoning upon which you based your speculation.




Demographics question:

Note the age structure and the population growth rate of Germany. Make a hypothesis based on those data about the future of German political parties. Explain the reasoning that provided the basis for your hypothesis.




Comparison question:

What is the ethnic composition of the German population? What is the ethnic composition of the population in the USA? Describe what you believe to be a difference between the two countries’ political cultures related to the differences in the ethnic composition of the populations. Explain briefly what leads you to believe that.

 
 
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