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Tds: Uganda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Uganda's recent history is one of military coups and human rights abuses. Find out about the current history to see if the country shows some improvement. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Mali: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.
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Tds: Botswana: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the booming economy of Botswana. Find out how Botswana is striving to diversify its economy so it is not so dependent on diamond mining. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Albania: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Albany from its incorporation into the Byzantine Empire until its recent electoral history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Albania: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at the ethnic groups in Albania, their religions, and language. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Algeria: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Petroleum is king in the Algerian economy, but read how the government is trying to diversify its economy. There is a chart showing all aspects of the Algerian economy. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Algeria: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the geography of Algeria. You can read about the three distinct geographic regions, the climate, and the natural hazards. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Algeria: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government and politics of Algeria, which has been plagued by terrorism. National reconciliation has helped, but there are still problems. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Algeria: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief over view of the history of Algeria with an emphasis on politics since Algeria's independence. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Algeria: People

For Students 9th - 10th
You can read about the relatively homogenous population of Algeria in this information from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the education levels, languages, and religion.
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Tds: Andorra: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the interesting way the government of Andorra works. Who holds citizenship is also a difficult thing to sort out. A chart gives quick facts about the government and politics of this tiny country. Information from the U.S....
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Tds: Angola: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the economy of Angola focusing primarily on its vast petroleum reserves and oil production. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Angola: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the transition of Angola's government from a Marxist-Leninist one to a supposedly more democratic one. You can find a list of the current government officials and the current political parties. Information is from the U.S....
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Tds: Anguilla: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart detailing the people of Anguilla. You can find out about the age structure, ethnic groups, languages, and religions. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Antigua and Barbuda: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at the economy of Antigua and Barbuda showing how it is diversifying and growing. Read the chart which shows the parts of the economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Armenia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the current state of the economy in Armenia from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes. The country's economy is becoming stronger after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
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Tds: Armenia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the government of Armenia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. The country is striving toward a parliamentary democracy, but still has a long way to go.
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Tds: Armenia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the history of Armenia from 800 BC through its place in the Roman Empire, part of the Soviet Union, and finally, independence. From U.S. State Department Background Notes.
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Tds: Aruba: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Aruba, an island claimed by the Spanish but colonized by the Dutch. It is now an autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Information is from the U.S. Dept. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Azerbaijan: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Azerbaijan is described as a republic. Read about its government and the problems it has faced with rebels and the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Tds: Azerbaijan: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Azerbaijan which has been influenced by its location on historic trade routes and its vast petroleum reserves. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Azerbaijan: Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
The culture of Azerbaijan is a blend of Islamic and European traditions. Read about the country's music, literature, architecture, and textiles from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Barbados: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Barbados which is based on the British parliamentary system. You can find out about the elections, political parties, and branches of government. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Belarus: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the current state of the economy of Belarus, its strengths and weaknesses. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.