Virtual Visit to Different Countries

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Ideas from Life Thread post by Ruth Hernandez – Central Bible
Church, Aurora, IL
1. Map: Draw a large (about 15 feet by 15 feet) chalk outline map of country on the blacktop
parking lot before club. During club, the kids fill in the mountains and rivers, put in stars for the
capital city, dots for other major cities, and then color in the whole thing with sidewalk
chalk. Variations: A smaller scale map as a handout for each student, map on the wall or even
in a PowerPoint slide with visual interaction.
2. Flag: Using a 9 x 12” inch piece of felt as a base, and gluing on strips of pre-cut
contrasting felt and the central design, have the kids craft the country flag. Staple or glue on a
¼” wide, 18” long dowel rod and then hang them in a visual place in your church for a few
weeks to build interest with the congregational as a whole. Variations: Show flag in a
PowerPoint slide, print outlines of the flag to be colored.
3. Sample the Food: A great way to experience the culture is to do a sampling of foods
typical to the culture.
4. Learn about the Missionaries: Share about the missionaries serving in a specific country
or in the region you are learning about.
5. Clothing: Do a search on the internet to identify some clothing that is specific to that
country and culture.
6. Music: Find a familiar chorus, and teach the kids to sing it in a different language. (ie - “I
Have Decided to Follow Jesus” or “Jesus Loves Me”)
7. Fast facts: Spend a few minutes teaching the kids about various aspects of the
culture: geography, religion, the caste system, history, clothing, famous people, animals, music,
sports and games, weather, language (include a few vocabulary words), foods, and
holidays. Use pictures!
8. Activity sheets: On-line teacher resources or teacher stores provide great reproducible
pages regarding countries and cultures. Send a coloring sheet or craft sheet home with the
kids each week. If they do it and bring it back, they get points toward a final prize.
9. Special speaker: Invite a missionary to talk to the children or arrange a Skype session.
10. Early arrivals: On a huge piece of cardboard, outline an animal or something visually
engaging from your focus region. Have the kids color in the outlined segments when they
arrive. When the coloring is done, (after several weeks) they can add glue-on sequins and
jewels or whatever is appropriate.
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Ideas from Life Thread post by Ruth Hernandez – Central Bible
Church, Aurora, IL
URLs to get you started:
Awana Around the World Sheet
http://awana.org/aroundtheworld
Awana Missionaries Around the World
http://awana.org/where-we-serve/missionaries
All around facts
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia
Musical Instruments
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_instruments_%28music%29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBs9UCetgog
Sports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_sport
Foods
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/80dishes
Flags
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/flagsoftheworld.html
B/W - http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/245-world-flags-black-and-white
Games
http://webpages.shepherd.edu/EMORRI01/KWCurriculum_Games.pdf
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/GAMES/FOREIGN_INDEXES/INDEX.HTM
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/4h/4h05500.pdf
Animals
http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html
http://www.bornfree.org.uk/wild-crew/animals-around-the-world/
Religions
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0855613.html
http://www.worldfactsandfigures.com/religion.php
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Darker colored countries indicate where Awana currently does ministry
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Europe is the world's second – smallest continent by surface area, covering
about 10,180,000 square kilometers (3,930,000 sq. mi) or 2% of the Earth's
surface and about 6.8% of its land area. Europe is the third-most populous
continent after Asia and Africa, with a population of 733 million or about
11% of the world’s population.
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Europe lays mainly in the temperate climate zones. The Gulf Stream is
nicknamed "Europe's central heating", because it makes Europe's climate
warmer and wetter than it would otherwise be. The Gulf Stream not only
carries warm water to Europe's coast but also warms up the prevailing
westerly winds that blow across the continent from the Atlantic Ocean.
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In 2005, the population of Europe was estimated to be 731 million according
to the United Nations, which is slightly more than one-ninth of the world's
population. According to UN population projection, Europe's population may
fall to about 7% of world population by 2050, or 653 million people
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As a continent, the economy of Europe is currently the largest on Earth and
it is the richest region as measured by assets under management with over
$32.7 trillion compared to North America's $27.1 trillion in 2008.
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The largest religion in Europe is Catholicism by 35%, Orthodox by 26.7%,
Protestant by 13.7%, Atheist by 18%, Islam by 5.2%, Buddhism by 0.4%,
Hinduism by 0.2%, and other Religions by 0.8%.
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EDUCATION
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In the European Union education is the responsibility of Member States;
European Union institutions play a supporting role. The Commission seeks to
encourage Member States to improve the quality of their education and
training systems in two main ways: through a process of setting targets and
publishing the position of Member States in achieving them and by
stimulating debate on subjects of common interest.
The kind of crops that are grown in Europe are quite similar to the crops
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grown in the Western Hemisphere, such as grapes, wheat, potatoes, barley,
rice, and cotton. However, with the last couple of decades, many crops have
begun to be genetically modified.
European languages mostly fall within three Indo-European language
groups: Latin; Germanic languages, whose ancestor language came from
southern Scandinavia; and Slavic languages.
The most common sport in Europe is football. Rugby, Cricket, and other
team sports like basketball, handball, volleyball, water polo, and Field
hockey are also popular in some European countries.
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Austria’s national flag has three equal horizontal bands of red,
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white and red. According to legend, in 1191 a fierce battle in the
Third Crusade, Duke Leopold V of Austria's white tunic became
completely covered in blood. Upon removal of his belt, a white
band was revealed. The red-white-red color combination was
adopted as his banner and was widely considered to be the
colors of Austria. It wasn’t until 1918 that the red-white-red flag
was adopted as Austria’s national flag.
The greater part of Austria lies in the cool temperate climate
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zone in which humid westerly winds predominate. Half of the
country is in the Alps were the alpine climate is dominate. Austria
is extremely cold in the winter; however summer temperatures
can be quite warm.
Life expectancy on average is 80 years old (males 77 years,
females 83 years).
Austria is the 12th richest country in the world in terms of GDP
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per capita. It has a well-developed market economy and a high
standard of living.
Roman Catholic 73.6%, Protestant 4.7%, Muslim 4.2% and other
3.5%.
Austria School attendance is compulsory for nine years.
Kindergarten education, free in the majority of the country, is for
all children between the ages of three to six. Primary education
starts at the age of six and lasts for four years. It is generally
expected that a class will be taught by one teacher for the entire
four years. The stable bond between teacher and pupil is
considered important for a child's well-being. Secondary
education consists of two main types of schools.
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Grains, potatoes, wine and fruit.
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The National flower of Austria is the Edelweiss and is one of the
best known European mountain flowers.
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Since Austria is covered with mountainous terrain, the most
popular sport is alpine skiing. The most popular team sport is
football (soccer).
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The national flag of Belarus was formally adopted on June 7,
1995. It has a red and green horizontal band one-half the width
of the red band. There is a white vertical stripe on the left side
that has the Belarusian national ornamentation in red. The red
band color recalls past struggles from oppression. The green
band represents hope and the many forests of the country.
Belarus has a temperate continental climate because of the
closeness of the Baltic Sea. Winters last between 105 to 145
days and summers can last up to 150 days. The average
temperature in January is 21 °F and the average temperature
for July is about 64 °F, with high humidity.
females 77 years).
Most of the Belarusian economy is state-controlled and has
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been described as market socialism. The government has
administrative controls over prices and currency exchange. In
December 2010, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan signed an
agreement to form a Common Economic Space.
Eastern Orthodox 80% and other (including Roman Catholic,
Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim) 20%.
The literacy rate in Belarus is 99% and the school life
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expectancy is 15 years. Education in Belarus is free at all levels
except higher education. Each student has the ability to attend
either a public or a private school. The current structure of the
educational system was established by decree in 1994.
Grain, potatoes, vegetables, sugar beets and flax.
The national flower of Belarus is the flax flower. Other native
flowers to Belarus are wild rosemary, fresh water sponge, and
bearberry and St. John’s wort.
The most popular sport in Belarus is football (soccer). Other
popular sports are gymnastics, skating, fencing, wrestling and
rowing.
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At the start of the Belgian Revolution the flag of France was
replaced by a flag of red, yellow and black horizontal stripes made
at a nearby fabric store. On January 23, 1831 the stripes were
changed from horizontal to vertical. On October 12, 1831 the flag
attain its modern form, with black placed on the left side then
yellow and then red.
Belgium has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North
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Sea and Atlantic Ocean. It has mild winters and cool summers.
Easterly winds can cause a more continental type of weather
consisting of warm and dry in the summer, but cold and clear in the
winter with temperatures far below zero.
females 83 years).
Belgium’s economy has capitalized on its central geographic
location, highly developed transport network and its diversified
industrial and commercial base. Belgium is a founding member of
the European Union. Roughly three-quarters of its trade is with
other European Union countries, Belgium has benefited most from
its proximity to Germany.
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Roman Catholic 75% and other 25% (includes Protestant).
Education in Belgium is compulsory from the ages of 6 to 18. It is
regulated and financed by one of the three communities. The
communities are the Dutch speaking, French speaking, and German
speaking. Each of these communities has three different types of
schools. One type is schools owned by the communities. Another
type is subsidized public schools. The last type is subsidized free
schools mainly organized by the Catholic church.
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Sugar beets, vegetables, fruits, grain and tobacco.
FLOWERS
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The common red poppy is the national flower of Belgium.
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The most popular sport in Belgium is football (soccer). Other
popular sports include motorsports, cycling, martial arts,
gymnastics and tennis.
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Bulgaria’s national flag was first adopted after the Russo-Turkish War
(1877–1878), when Bulgaria gained its independence. It has three equal
horizontal bands of white, green and red. The pan-Slavic white-blue-red
colors were modified by substituting a green band, which represents
freedom, for the blue band.
Bulgaria has an unusually variable and complex climate for its small size.
The country lies between the continental and Mediterranean climatic
zones. Its mountains and valleys act as barriers or channels for air
masses, causing sharp contrasts in weather over relatively short
distances. The continental influence, stronger during the winter,
produces abundant snowfalls. The Mediterranean influence increases
during the second half of summer and produces hot and dry weather.
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Life expectancy on average is 74 years old (males 70, females 77).
Bulgaria has an industrialized free market economy in the upper middle
income range. Corruption in the public administration and a weak
judiciary has hampered Bulgaria's economic development. Bulgaria holds
some of the least expensive resorts in Europe and has some of the last
deserted beaches on the continent making it a popular tourist
destination.
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Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12.2%, other Christian 1.2%, other 4%.
SCHOOLING
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Education in Bulgaria is mandatory for all children ages 7 to 16.
Education at state-owned schools is free of charge, except for colleges
and universities
CROPS
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Vegetables, fruits, tobacco, wine, wheat, barley, sunflowers and sugar
beets.
The Rose is the national flower of Bulgaria and a symbol of friendship.
FLOWERS
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Other native flowers to Bulgaria are sunflowers, carnations, lilies, orchids
and tulips.
The most popular sport in Bulgaria is football (soccer). Other popular
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sports include volleyball, wrestling, canoeing, rowing, gymnastics, chess
and tennis.
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Croatia’s current flag and coat of arms were officially adopted on
December 21, 1990. The red-white-blue tricolor has been used as
the Croatian flag since 1848. The coat of arms is centered in the
flag and consists of one main shield surmounted by five smaller
shields that form a crown over the main shield. The five small
shields represent the five historic regions. They are Croatia,
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia (from left to right).
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Most of Croatia has a warm and rainy continental climate. The
coldest parts of the country are Lika and Gorski Kotar, where a
snowy forest climate is found. The warmest areas of Croatia are
at the Adriatic coast, this area is characterized as a
Mediterranean climate. The sunniest parts of the country are the
outer islands where more than 2700 hours of sunshine are
recorded per year.
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females 80 years).
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Croatia has a high-income market economy. The largest trading
partner is the European Union. Difficult problems for Croatia
include a high unemployment rate, a growing trade deficit and
uneven regional development, strained state budget and overreliance on tourism revenue will result in higher risk to economic
stability.
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Roman Catholic 87.8%, Orthodox 4.4%, Muslim 1.3% and other
0.9%.
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Literacy in Croatia is at 98%. Primary education in Croatia starts
at the age of six and consists of eight compulsory grades.
Secondary education is provided by gymnasiums and vocational
schools. Croatia has 132 institutions of higher education that are
attended by more than 145 thousand students.
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Wheat, corn, sugar beets, sunflower seed, barley, alfalfa, clover,
olives, citrus, grapes, soybeans and potatoes.
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The national flower of Croatia is the Iris Croatica (Hrvatska
Perunika). Other native flowers include the stargazer lily, orchids,
daisies and red roses.
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The most popular sport in Croatia is football (soccer). Other
popular sports include handball, weight lifting, skiing, water polo
and rowing.
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The national flag of the Czech Republic is identical to the flag of the
former Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovakia peacefully separated in
1993 forming the Czech and Slovakia Republics. The original flag of
Czechoslovakia was identical to the flag of Poland (two horizontal
bands of white and red). In 1920 a blue isosceles triangle was
added to the flag and it was officially adopted by the National
Assembly of Czechoslovakia.
The Czech Republic has a temperate continental climate. There is
relatively hot summers and cold snowy winters. The majority of the
rain falls during the summer. The coldest month is January and the
warmest month of the year is July. Spring is characterized by high
water levels in the rivers with occasional flooding, due to melting
snow.
Life expectancy on average is 77 years old (males 74 years, females
81 years).
The Czech Republic is a stable and prosperous market economy. Its
laws and regulations are aligned with those of the European Union.
The CR financial system has remained relative healthy in spite of
the economic downturn. The auto industry remains the largest
single industry in the CR. In 2010 the industry produced more than a
million cars for the first time, 80% of them were exported. Foreign
and domestic businesses are concerned about corruption in public
procurement.
Roman Catholic 26.8%, Protestant 2.1% and other 3.3%.
The literacy rate in Czech Republic is 99% and the school life
expectancy is 15 years. Education in the CR is separated into 4
different levels. They are Preschool, Elementary, middle schools
(high school, grammar schools, colleges and training colleges) and
Universities. Education in the CR is free and enforced from ages 6 to
15.
Wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, hops and fruit.
There is no official national flower of the Czech Republic, but the
national tree of the CR is the lime tree or linden. Two popular
flowers are the rose and carnation.
The two most popular sports in the Czech Republic are football
(soccer) and ice hockey. Some other popular sports are tennis,
basketball and handball.
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The current national flag of France was adopted on May 17, 1853.
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It has three equal vertical bands of blue, white and red. It is known
as the "Le drapeau tricolore" (French Tricolor). The origin of the
flag dates back to the 1790s and the French Revolution when the
ancient French color of white was combined with the blue and red
colors of the Parisian militia.
There are many different climate types in France. West France has
WEATHER
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LIFESPAN
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ECONOMY
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a temperate maritime climate with cool summers and frequent
rainfall. Interior of France has a mid-latitude continental climate
that has hotter summers and rigorous winters. In such climate, the
summers are hot and dry. The winters are mild and humid.
females 85 years).
France has a mixed economy which combines extensive private
enterprise with state enterprise and government intervention. It is
ranked as the world’s fifth largest and Europe's second largest
economy by nominal GDP. In 2000, the stock exchanges of Paris,
Amsterdam and Bruxelles merged into Euronext. In 2007,
Euronext merged with the New York stock exchange to form NYSE
Euronext, the world's largest stock exchange.
RELIGION
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Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1% and Muslim
5%-10%.
French school is free and compulsory until the age of 13. The
SCHOOLING
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schooling system in France is centralized, and is composed of three
stages (primary education, secondary education and higher
education). Higher education in France is divided between public
universities and the prestigious and selective Grandes écoles. The
Grandes écoles has been criticized for alleged elitism.
Nevertheless, they have produced many of France's high-ranking
civil servants, CEO and politicians.
CROPS
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Wheat, cereals, sugar beets, potatoes and wine grapes.
FLOWERS
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The national flower of France is the stylized lily.
SPORTS
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The most popular sport in France is football (soccer). Other
popular sports include rugby, judo and tennis.
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WEATHER
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LIFESPAN
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Germany’s flag has three equal horizontal bands of black, red, and
gold. The colors of the flag are associated with the republican
democracy formed after World War II. They represent German
unity and freedom. Not only the freedom of Germany, but also the
personal freedom of the German people.
Germany has a temperate seasonal climate with humid westerly
winds. This climate is controlled by the North Atlantic Drift
(extension of the Gulf Stream). This warmer water affects the
areas bordering the North Sea. Rainfall occurs year-round.
Winters are mild and summers tend to be cool.
females 82 years).
Germany has a social market economy with a highly qualified
labor force, large capital stock, low level of corruption, and a high
level of innovation. It is the largest national economy in Europe.
ECONOMY
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RELIGION
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Germany is an advocate of closer European economic and
political integration. The modernization and integration of the
eastern German economy continues to be a costly long-term
process, in 2008 annual transfers from west to east amounted to
roughly $12 billion.
Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, other 28.3%.
The literacy rate in Germany is 99% and the school life expectancy
is 16 years. Kindergarten education is optional but provided for all
children between three and six years old. Primary education lasts
SCHOOLING
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for four years. Secondary education has three types of schools
that focus on different levels of academic ability. First, is the
Gymnasium, it enrolls the most gifted children and prepares
students for university studies. Next is the Realschule for
intermediate students. Lastly is the Hauptschule, it prepares
pupils for vocational education.
CROPS
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Potatoes, wheat, barley, sugar beets, fruit, cabbages.
FLOWERS
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The national flower of Germany is the cornflower, locally known as
knapweed.
SPORTS
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The most popular sport in Germany is football (soccer). Other
popular sports are handball, volleyball, basketball, ice hockey,
tennis and motor sports.
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The national flag of Ireland, frequently referred to as the Irish tricolor
– is a vertical tricolor of green (at the hoist), white, and orange. The
Irish government has described the symbolism behind each color as
being that of green representing the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, orange
representing the followers of William of Orange in Ireland, and white
representing the aspiration for peace between them.
The Atlantic Ocean and the warming influence of the Gulf Stream
affect weather patterns in Ireland. Temperatures differ regionally,
with central and eastern areas tending to be more extreme.
WEATHER
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LIFESPAN
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81years).
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Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy. Ireland was
among the initial group of 12 EU nations that began circulating the
euro on January 1, 2002. GDP per capita $40,100 (2011 est.)
ECONOMY
RELIGION
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The predominant religion in Ireland is Christianity, with the largest
church being the Roman Catholic Church which has 84.2%, 4.8% as
Protestant or another Christian religion, 2% as non-Christian, and 1.6%
did not state their religion.
The Republic of Ireland's education system is quite similar to that of
SCHOOLING
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most other western countries. There are three distinct levels of
education in Ireland: primary, secondary and higher (often known as
third-level) education.
Turnips, barley, potatoes, sugar beets, wheat; beef and dairy
products.
Ireland does not have a national flower. However, the shamrock is a
FLOWERS
SPORTS
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registered trademark of the Republic of Ireland and is also the
unofficial national flower of both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
Ireland.
In Ireland most sports, including boxing, hockey, rowing, cricket, rugby
union, Gaelic football and hurling, are organized in an all-island basis,
with a single team representing the whole of Ireland in international
competitions.
Italy’s national flag has three equal vertical bands of green, white
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WEATHER
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and red. The design was inspired by the French flag brought to
Italy by Napoleon in 1797. The colors on the flag are those of Milan
(red and white) combined with the green uniform color of the
Milanese civic guard.
Most of the northern regions of Italy have a climate closer to humid
continental or temperate. The coastal areas and most of the
peninsula, south of Florence, generally fit the Mediterranean
climate. Conditions on peninsular coastal areas can be very
different from the interior's higher ground and valleys.
LIFESPAN
ECONOMY
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females 85 years).
Italy it is divided into two sections. The north has a well developed
industrial sector that is dominated by private companies. The south
is less-developed, welfare-dependent, agricultural based and has
a high unemployment. Italy has moved slowly on implementing
needed structural reforms. The Italian government has struggled
to limit government spending and there is a remarkably high public
debt.
RELIGION
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Roman Catholic 90%, other 10% (includes Protestant, Jewish and
Muslim).
Italy's public education is free and compulsory for ages 6 to 15. It is
divided up into a five-year primary stage and an eight-year
secondary stage. Italy has a high public education standard. Italy
SCHOOLING
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CROPS
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Fruits, vegetables, grapes, potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans, grain
and olives.
FLOWERS
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The traditional symbolic flower for Italy is the rose. The white
poppy, or white lily, serves as religious symbolic flower.
SPORTS

The most popular sport in Italy is football (soccer). Other popular
sports in Italy are cycling, tennis, fencing and rugby.
hosts a broad variety of universities, colleges and academies.
Milan's Bocconi University has been ranked among the top 20 best
business schools in the world by The Wall Street Journal
international rankings.
Kazakhstan’s national flag has a gold sun with 32 rays above a
soaring golden steppe eagle centered on a sky blue background. On

the left side is a national ornamental pattern "koshkar-muiz" (the
horns of the ram). The blue color has religious significance to the
Turkic people and symbolizes cultural and ethnic unityThe sun
exemplifies wealth and plenitude. The eagle represents freedom,
power and the flight to the future.
Kazakhstan's climate is continental and very dry. It has hot summers
WEATHER
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LIFESPAN
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ECONOMY
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and freezing winters. Snow starts to fall around November and the
mountain passes fill with snow until April or May.
females 74 years).
Kazakhstan has an enormous reserve of fossil fuel and a plentiful
supply of other minerals and metals. Kazakhstan is the first country
of the former Soviet Union to receive an investment-grade credit
rating. Kazakhstan has embarked on an ambitious diversification
program aimed at developing targeted sectors like transport,
pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, petrochemicals and food
processing.
RELIGION
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Muslim 47%, Russian Orthodox 44%, Protestant 2% and other 7%.
Education consists of three main phases of primary education, basic
SCHOOLING
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general education and senior level education. Education is universal
and mandatory through the general education level.
CROPS
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Grain (mostly spring wheat) and cotton.
FLOWERS
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There is currently no national flower of Kazakhstan, but the
unofficial flower is the lily (lilium). Other popular flowers in
Kazakhstan are red roses, tulips, hyacinths, solidago, gerberas and
carnations.
SPORTS

Kazakhstan has developed itself as a force on the world arena in
boxing, chess, kickboxing, skiing, gymnastics, water-polo, cycling,
martial arts, horse-riding, triathlon, track-hurdles and billiards.
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The flag of Latvia was re-adopted on February 27, 1990 after regaining its
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independence from the Soviet Union. The red color symbolizes the readiness of
the Latvians to shed blood from their hearts for freedom and liberty. The white
stripe stands for the sheet the Latvian leader was wrapped with after being
wounded in battle.
WEATHER
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The climate varies greatly with the different seasons. The weather in the spring
and autumn are mild. However, summers can be very warm and humid and the
winters can be extremely cold.
LIFESPAN
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Life expectancy is on average 73 years old (males 68, females 78).
Latvia is a small, open economy with exports contributing significantly to its
ECONOMY
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RELIGION

SCHOOLING
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GDP. Due to its geographical location, transit services are highly developed.
Corruption continues to be an obstruction to attracting foreign direct
investments and. Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organization in
February, 1999 and became a European Union membership in May 2004.
Lutheran 19.6%, Orthodox 15.3%, other Christian 1%, other 0.4% and unspecified
63.7%.
The modern Latvian educational system is based on the reforms introduced in
1991. Compulsory education lasts for nine years beginning at the age of seven.
Primary education lasts four years, and is followed by eight years of secondary
education in general schools, specialized high schools, and trade schools.
Entrance examinations are a prerequisite for admission into universities. Higher
education is offered by both private and public institutions. The state offers free
higher education in some areas of specialized study. Latvia has two major
universities: the University of Latvia and the Riga Technical University.
Tomatoes, potatoes, onions, beets, cucumber, apples, mushrooms and berries.
The Pipene (or daisy) is the national flower of Latvia. In Latvian conditions, the
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common or wild daisy blossoms from June till September. Daisies are a very
popular flower and are often used in flower arrangements or given as gifts.
Popular sports in Latvia are basketball, hockey, biathlon, racing, fishing, boating,
hunting, and orienteering. One of the favorite games that the children like to
play is called leyball.
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The current flag of Moldova was adopted on April 27, 1990. The middle
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of the flag has a Roman eagle with a yellow cross in its red beak. The
eagle is carrying a green olive branch in the right claw and a yellow
scepter in its left claw. On the chest, there is a shield with an aurochs’
head, which was a type of large wild cattle that inhabited Europe. The
aurochs became extinct in 1627.
WEATHER
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Moldova has mild, dry winters and warm, long summers due to its
proximity to the Black Sea. The heaviest rain occurs in early summer
and October.
LIFESPAN
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Life expectancy on average is 71 years old (males 68, females 75).
Moldova is the second smallest economy of the former Soviet republics.
ECONOMY

RELIGION
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It is the most densely populated area, but remains one of the poorest
countries in Europe. The economy is heavily dependent on their
agriculture sector. About one-quarter of the population is poverty
stricken.
Eastern Orthodox 98% and other 2%.
Moldova education was modeled on the educational pattern of Soviet
Union. It is mandatory for a period of eleven years from the age of 6 to
17. The different types of schools in Moldova are kindergarten, primary
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school, elementary, secondary school, academies, institutes and
universities.
Most of the universities are owned by the state. But there are many
higher education institutions that are privately owned.
Vegetables, fruits, grapes, wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets and
soybeans.
No flower has been designated as the national flower. Every spring, on
FLOWERS
SPORTS
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
March 1, people in Moldova celebrate Martisor, the rebirth of life after
the hard winter. On this day men offer to their beloved women flowers.
Guzmania, orchids, roses, lilies and carnations are frequently used here
as the expressions of greetings and emotions.
The national sport of Moldova is tranta which is a kind of wrestling. The
most popular sport is football (soccer). Other activities include rugby,
tennis and chess.
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The national flag of Norway is red with a blue cross outlined in white
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that extends to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross
is shifted to the left side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag).
The colors recall Norway's past political unions with Denmark (red
and white) and Sweden (blue).
Norway has large seasonal variations in daylight. From May to July,
the sun never completely descends beneath the horizon in the
northern areas and the rest of the country experiences up to 20
hours of daylight per day. Conversely, from November to January,
the sun never rises above the horizon in the north and daylight
hours are very short in the rest of the country.
females 83 years).
The Norwegian economy is classified as capitalism, featuring a
combination of free market activity and government intervention.
ECONOMY
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RELIGION
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Church of Norway 85.7%, Pentecostal 1%, Roman Catholic 1%, other
Christian 2.4%, Muslim 1.8% and other 8.1%
SCHOOLING
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Education in Norway is mandatory for all children ages 6 to 16. The
school year in Norway runs from August to June the following year.
CROPS
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Barley, wheat and potatoes.
Norway has the second highest GDP per-capita in the world and is
the second wealthiest country in monetary value, with the second
largest sovereign wealth fund valued at over $500 billion.
Norway's national flower is called Bergfrue, in English it is called
FLOWERS
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SPORTS
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Pyramidal Saxifrage. The Bergfrue was named Norway's official
flower in 1935.
The most popular sport in Norway is hockey. Winter sports are the
most popular type of sport in Norway.
The current flag of Romania was adopted on December 27, 1989. The
three colors represent the reunification of the three Romanian
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provinces in the 1600s: Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia. Blue
stands for vigilance, truth, and liberty. Yellow symbolizes generosity
and justice while the red field is for strength and valor.
WEATHER
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The climate of Romania is temperate. Winters are from November to
April and are quite cold with frequent snow and fog. Precipitation is
modest in most areas during the summer months of May through
August. Temperatures range from warm to hot depending on location
and elevation.
LIFESPAN
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Life expectancy on average is 74 years of age.
ECONOMY
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Romania is considered an upper-middle income country economy which
is characterized by high growth, low unemployment and declining
inflation. The economy is based primarily on the service and agriculture
industry.
RELIGION
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Eastern Orthodox 87%. Protestant 7%. Roman Catholic 5%. Other 1%.
Kindergarten is considered optional. Most elementary schools are
public and last for eight years. Most of the population is literate.
However, drop-out rates have increased significantly due to the high
costs given the low level wages in the country.
SCHOOLING
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CROPS
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Wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets and sunflower seeds.
FLOWERS
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The dog rose is the national flower of Romania. Edelweiss, crocus
banaticus, acanthus hungaricus and fuchsia are also native to Romania.
SPORTS
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The most popular sport in Romania is football (soccer). Other activities
include team handball, basketball, rugby, tennis and gymnastics.
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The national flag of Slovakia was adopted by Slovakia's
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bands of white, blue, and red. The Slovakian coat of arms is
centered over the bands but offset slightly to the left side.
Slovakia belongs to the northern moderate climatic zone and has
four seasons. Each season lasts three months. The dry
continental air brings in the summer heat and winter frosts. In
contrast, oceanic air from the Baltic and Mediterranean Sea
brings rainfalls and reduces summer temperatures
females 80 years).
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Slovakia separated from the Czech Republic in 1993 and has
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pension, and social welfare systems. Slovakia adopted the euro
in January 2009.
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Roman Catholic 68.9%, Protestant 10.8%, Greek Catholic 4.1%,
other or unspecified 3.2%, none 13%
SCHOOLING
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The literacy rate in Slovakia is 99% and the school life expectancy
is 15 years. Slovakia has 10 years of compulsory education. There
is a decreasing amount of qualified teachers especially below the
university level. Teachers often use unreformed and outdated
teaching material and methods.
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Grains, potatoes, sugar beets, hops, fruit.
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SPORTS
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The Rosa, more commonly known as rose, is the national flower
of Slovakia. Other native flowers include yellow Adonis, alpine
aster and statice gmelinii
The most popular sport in Slovakia is ice hockey. Other popular
activities are football (soccer), cycling and tennis.
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red. The national coat of arms is on the left side of the yellow band.
The coat of arms displays the emblems of the traditional kingdoms
of Spain, while Granada is represented by the stylized
pomegranate at the bottom of the shield. The arms are framed by
two columns representing the Pillars of Hercules. The red scroll
across the two columns bears the imperial motto of "Plus Ultra"
(further beyond) referring to Spanish lands beyond Europe.
Spain has three main climatic zones. The Mediterranean climate,
characterized by dry and warm summers, is dominant in the
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peninsula. The semiarid climate is located in the southeastern
quarter of the country. In contrast with the Mediterranean climate,
the dry season extends beyond the summer. The oceanic climate is
located in north quarter of the country.
84 years).
Spain's capitalist mixed economy is the twelfth largest worldwide
and the fifth largest in the European Union. However, the Spanish
economy entered into a recession in the second quarter of 2008.
Spain is the last major economy to emerge from the global
recession.
ECONOMY
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RELIGION
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Roman Catholic 94% and other 6%.
SCHOOLING
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The current system of education in Spain is known as LOE after the
Ley Orgánica de Educación, or Fundamental Law of Education.
Education in Spain is compulsory, and free from ages 6 to 16 years
old. Education in each region in Spain is supported by the
Government.
CROPS
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Grain, vegetables, olives, wine grapes, sugar beets and citrus.
FLOWERS
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The national flower of Spain is the red carnation. Other native
flowers to Spain are Valencia red roses, lilies and geraniums.
The most popular sport in Spain is football (soccer). Other popular
SPORTS
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sports in Spain are Basketball, tennis, cycling, handball,
motorcycling and Formula One racing.
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The national flag of the Ukraine was originally adopted in 1918 and
readopted on January 28, 1992 following Ukrainian independence from
the Soviet Union. The golden yellow represents the grain fields and light
blue stands for the sky.
The climate of the Ukraine is relatively moderate in the summer and
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winter. Summers are generally warm across most of the country.
Winters vary with colder temperatures being farther inland. The highest
amount of precipitation is in the western and northern areas.
Ukraine is relatively rich in its natural resources such as coal, and
hydroelectricity. However, it is highly dependent on imports of oil and
natural gas. The country is known for its metal industry and is the world’s
largest producer of sunflower oil.
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Ukrainian Orthodox 84%. Ukrainian Greek Catholic 8%. Roman Catholic
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SCHOOLING
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Nearly 100% of the Ukrainian population is literate. Schooling begins at
the age of 6 and it is mandatory for children to attend school for eleven
years.
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Grain, sugar beets, sunflower seed and vegetables.
FLOWERS
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The sunflower is the national flower of the Ukraine. Other flowers that
are native to the Ukraine include the alcea rugosa (hollyhock). crocus,
iridaceae and the vinecetoxicum rossicum.
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Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in the Ukraine. Other activities
include cricket, rugby, surfing, snowboarding and the martial arts.
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United Kingdom’s flag originated in 1801 from the union of Ireland
and Great Britain. The flag has a blue field with a diagonal white
cross as the base layer. This is the cross of Saint Andrew, who is
a patron saint of Scotland. The second layer is diagonal red
cross. This is the cross of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of
Ireland. The top layer is a red cross edged in white, which is the
cross of Saint George. He is a patron saint of England. This flag is
properly known as the Union Flag, but it is more commonly called
the Union Jack.
The United Kingdom has a temperate climate with rain all year
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females 82 years).
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particularly hard because of the importance of its financial
sector..
Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist)
71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%.
The literacy rate in the United Kingdom is 99% and the school life
expectancy is 16 years. Each country in the UK is allowed to have
separate education systems. Education in England is compulsory
from age 5 to 16 years old.
cereals, oilseed, potatoes, vegetables
The Tudor rose, also known as an English rose, is the national
flower of England..
The most popular sport in the United Kingdom is football (soccer).
Some other popular sports are rugby, rowing, boxing, badminton,
cricket, tennis, darts and golf.

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