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Tds: Ethiopia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Ethiopia, the world's oldest independent country, has been tumultuous since the 1970s. Read what has been happening and what the future might hold for this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Ethiopia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this brief overview of the people of Ethiopia. You can find out about their languages, religions, and a chart gives a breakdown of ethnic groups in the country. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Fiji: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this history of Fiji to find out about its early history, colonization by Britain, and its many governmental problems since the 1990s. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Gabon: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Gabon and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Gabon: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Although there is some information about the early history of Gabon, most of the article tells about its history since independence. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: The Gambia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at The Gambia's government. After having a relatively stable democracy, you can read about Gambia's current political problems. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: The Gambia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about The Gambia's role in the slave trade, its importance in WW II, and its subsequent independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: The Gambia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the various ethnic groups who live harmoniously in the tiny country of The Gambia. Learn about their languages, religion, population. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Georgia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A hopeful look at the economy of Georgia current to the present. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Georgia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article you can read about the people of Georgia, a place having more than 2500 years of recorded history. Find a chart at the end of the article that gives you quick facts about the country. Information for the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Ghana: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Ghana's geography and climate. Did you know the largest man-made lake is in Ghana? Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Ghana: People

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the education system in Ghana, one of the most advanced in West Africa. You can also read about the many languages spoken in this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Gibraltar: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the economy of Gibraltar which has changed its dependence on British military spending. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Gibraltar: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
As a British territory, Gibraltar's government is tied to Great Britain. A chart gives information about the branches of government and the politics. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Gibraltar: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of Gibraltar, British territory on Spanish land. Find out what the Gibraltarians think about that. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Grenada: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on Grenada's economy. Find out how the country is recovering and what parts of the economy are growing. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Grenada: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
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Tds: Guinea Bissau: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the economy of Guinea-Bissau, emphasizing the effect of political instability on the economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Guinea Bissau: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Guinea-Bissau as part of the Portuguese colonial empire. Follow its fits and starts in developing a democratic government after is independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Kazakhstan: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the economy of Kazakhstan from the Travel Document Systems focuses on the Gross National Product as recently as 2006. You can also find out about Kazakhstan's most important industries.
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Tds: Kazakhstan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the government of Kazakhstan current to 2005. You can find out about the oblasts, akims, political parties, and the strong president.
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Tds: Kazakhstan: History

For Students 9th - 10th
This article of Travel Documents Systems tells the history of Kazakhstan from the Paleolithic period to modern times.
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Tds: Kenya: Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive discussion of the development of the economy of Kenya. Read about the problems encountered by this country and the strides it has made recently. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Kenya: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the branches of government of Kenya and a look at the current political conditions as well as a chart showing the current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.