A. Background of the topic (Who, what, where, when, why and how did it start?)
H1N1 was started in 2008 in Mexico. At first, the virus doesn’t spread really quickly through the whole globe. But soon, people came back from Mexico started to have the fever. This kind of virus was unknown to us, people started to panic about it because they were not sure about how the diseases infect to people. The virus was originally called swine flu because of the genes, which are similar to that of flu viruses in pigs. As you may know, H1N1 can be spread easily from person to person. But people cannot catch swine flu from eating pork. During the beginning of fall, we grew concerned that it would spread more widely to the world. What sets H1N1 virus apart from other seasonal flu viruses is that studies have shown it to cause more severe symptoms in people younger than 25. Also, many people older than 60 years of age have some immunity against the H1N1 virus. The most important thing is to prevent the flu keep spreading, so we should know the proper way to prevent it from spreading to everyone.
B. Your countries involvement with the issue (How does the issue affect my country?)
a. Libya had 9 cases of H1N1 and luckily, there’s no death.
b. http://www.emro.who.int/csr/h1n1/pdf/sitrep_5.pdf
C. What has the UN done with the issue (What committees has it had? What has it done to help fix the problem?)
WHO has directly related to this issue. They typed many articles which get full of the information of H1N1 and they answered questions for people who wanted to know about. They keep telling them not to panic. They tried to teach people how to prevent H1N1. They also found out the vaccines to not get infect from it.
D. What solutions should we be looking for
Here are some ways to prevent H1N1 to infect you,1. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.2. Coughing or sneezing into your sleeve/elbow fold (not your hand) or cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.3. Regularly wipe their keyboards, telephones, photocopiers, door handles, and any touch points with hard surface disinfectant sprays or wipes.4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth - germs are spread this way.5. Know the signs and symptoms of H1N1, specifically: sore throat, muscle aches, joint pain, or weakness.6. If you are ill - STAY AT HOME or IN YOUR RESIDENCE.Hopefully, the seasonal influenza vaccination will be available free on campus on November 18 and 26. The H1N1 vaccine, separate from the seasonal influenza vaccine, is expected to be available through the Health Unit later.
Libya thinks that we should stop killing our citizens and starting to have the medical care like preventing our citizens to get H1N1. We are willing to cooperate with the health organization such as WHO. We fully hope we could protect our citizens from the flu, and it should start just from now on. Libya hopes that the vaccines can provide our citizens to be healthy again.
References:
1. About.com
2. http://www.uwindsor.ca/h1n1/
3. WHO- World Health Organization
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Libya Blocs
1. African Group
2. The G77 & China is a loosely affiliated group of developing countries whose goal is to advance the economic well-being of the Third World. The Group of 77 was established in 1964. They called themselves the largest Third World coalition in the United Nations. It now numbers 132 UN members.
3. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was originally formed as a bloc of countries that would remain neutral during the Cold War. It is "non-aligned" in name only and operates as a voting and negotiating bloc throughout the UN system. The NAM held its first gathering of heads of government in 1961. It includes 117 UN member states.
4. The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is intended to work together to promote the interest of Muslims worldwide, or in its words, the focus of the OIC includes "Islamic solidarity" and "non-interference in the internal affairs of member states." The OIC is the largest single subset of both the G-77 and the NAM. It was established in 1969 and now includes 56 UN member states.
5. The League of Arab States, focusing on cooperation and stronger relationships among its member states, is the largest bloc within the OIC and includes 21 UN member states.
6. The African Union, formerly the Organization of African Unity, formed to encourage independence, and advancing stability, development, trade and the well-being of the African continent, includes 53 UN member states.
7. OPEC
8. FAO
9. WHO
10. WTO
Reference:
Eye on the UN
http://www.eyeontheun.org/
2. The G77 & China is a loosely affiliated group of developing countries whose goal is to advance the economic well-being of the Third World. The Group of 77 was established in 1964. They called themselves the largest Third World coalition in the United Nations. It now numbers 132 UN members.
3. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was originally formed as a bloc of countries that would remain neutral during the Cold War. It is "non-aligned" in name only and operates as a voting and negotiating bloc throughout the UN system. The NAM held its first gathering of heads of government in 1961. It includes 117 UN member states.
4. The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is intended to work together to promote the interest of Muslims worldwide, or in its words, the focus of the OIC includes "Islamic solidarity" and "non-interference in the internal affairs of member states." The OIC is the largest single subset of both the G-77 and the NAM. It was established in 1969 and now includes 56 UN member states.
5. The League of Arab States, focusing on cooperation and stronger relationships among its member states, is the largest bloc within the OIC and includes 21 UN member states.
6. The African Union, formerly the Organization of African Unity, formed to encourage independence, and advancing stability, development, trade and the well-being of the African continent, includes 53 UN member states.
7. OPEC
8. FAO
9. WHO
10. WTO
Reference:
Eye on the UN
http://www.eyeontheun.org/
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Columbia – Country Profile
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Country Profile-Colombia By Elaine&Eve
Country Profile
Physical Geography
Official Name of Country: Republic of Colombia
Climate: tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands
Map
Absolute Location: 4 00 N, 72 00 W
Relative location: Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama
Political Geography
Type of government: republic; executive branch dominates government structure
Major political parties: Colombian Conservative Party or PC; Alternative Democratic Pole or
PDA; Liberal Party or PL; Radical Change or CR; Social National Unity Party or U Party.
Capital: name: Bogota
Geographic coordinates: 4 36 N, 74 05 W
Time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC during Standard Time)
International Organization participation: BCIE, CAN, Caricom (observer), CDB, FAO, G-3, G-24, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, LAES, LAIA, Mercosur (associate), MIGA, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Cultural Geography
Official language, and other languages spoken, ethnic composition, and major religions: Spanish
Population, population growth rate, and population distribution: Population-45,644,023
Population growth rate-1.377%
Population distribution- 0~14:28.9%
15~64:65.4%
Older then 65:5.6%
Major cities : Bogota
Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy :
Economic Geography
GNP (Gross National Product) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Percent of arable land used for agriculture
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower
Major agricultural and industrial products: coffee, cut flowers, bananas, rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane, cocoa beans, oilseed, vegetables; forest products; shrimp, textiles, food processing, oil, clothing and footwear, beverages, chemicals, cement; gold, coal, emeralds
Major exports and imports: Exports-petroleum, coffee, coal, nickel, emeralds, apparel, bananas, cut flowers.
Imports-industrial equipment, transportation equipment, consumer goods, chemicals, paper products, fuels, electricity
Currency: 1.00 COP = 0.0166165 TWD
Colombia Pesos Taiwan New Dollars
1 COP = 0.0166165 TWD 1 TWD = 60.1811 COP
Historical events 1981 Publication becomes an annual product and is renamed The World Factbook. A total of 165 nations are covered on 225 pages.
1983 Appendices (Conversion Factors, International Organizations) first introduced.
1984 Appendices expanded; now include: A. The United Nations, B. Selected United Nations Organizations, C. Selected International Organizations, D. Country Membership in Selected Organizations, E. Conversion Factors.
1987 A new Geography section replaces the former separate Land and Water sections. UN Organizations and Selected International Organizations appendices merged into a new International Organizations appendix. First multi-color-cover Factbook.
1988 More than 40 new geographic entities added to provide complete world coverage without overlap or omission. Among the new entities are Antarctica, oceans (Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific), and the World. The front-of-the-book explanatory introduction expanded and retitled to Notes, Definitions, and Abbreviations. Two new Appendices added: Weights and Measures (in place of Conversion Factors) and a Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names. Factbook size reaches 300 pages.
1989 Economy section completely revised and now includes an Overview briefly describing a country's economy. New entries added under People, Government, and Communications.
1990 The Government section revised and considerably expanded with new entries.
1991 A new International Organizations and Groups appendix added. Factbook size reaches 405 pages.
1992 Twenty new successor state entries replace those of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. New countries are respectively: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan; and Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia. Number of nations in the Factbook rises to 188.
1993 Czechoslovakia's split necessitates new Czech Republic and Slovakia entries. New Eritrea entry added after it secedes from Ethiopia. Substantial enhancements made to Geography section.
1994 Two new appendices address Selected International Environmental Agreements. The gross domestic product (GDP) of most developing countries changed to a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis rather than an exchange rate basis. Factbook size up to 512 pages.
1995 The GDP of all countries now presented on a PPP basis. New appendix lists estimates of GDP on an exchange rate basis. Communications category split; Railroads, Highways, Inland waterways, Pipelines, Merchant marine, and Airports entries now make up a new Transportation category. The World Factbook is first produced on CD-ROM.
1996 Maps accompanying each entry now present more detail. Flags also introduced for nearly all entities. Various new entries appear under Geography and Communications. Factbook abbreviations consolidated into a new Appendix A. Two new appendices present a Cross-Reference List of Country Data Codes and a Cross-Reference List of Hydrogeographic Data Codes. Geographic coordinates added to Appendix H, Cross-Reference List of Geographic Names. Factbook size expands by 95 pages in one year to reach 652.
1997 A special edition for the CIA's 50 th anniversary. A schema or Guide to Country Profiles introduced. New color maps and flags now accompany each country profile. Category headings distinguished by shaded backgrounds. Number of categories expanded to nine – the current number – with the addition of an Introduction (for only a few countries) and Transnational Issues (which includes Disputes-international and Illicit drugs). The World Factbook introduced onto the Internet.
1998 The Introduction category with two entries, Current issues and Historical perspective, expanded to more countries. Last year for the production of CD-ROM versions of the Factbook.
1999 Historical perspective and Current issues entries in the Introduction category combined into a new Background statement. Several new Economy entries introduced. A new physical map of the world added to the back-of-the-book reference maps.
2000 A new "country profile" added on the Southern Ocean. The Background statements dramatically expanded to over 200 countries and possessions. A number of new Communications entries added.
2001 Background entries completed for all 267 entities in the Factbook. Several new HIV/AIDS entries introduced under the People category. Revision begun on individual country maps to include elevation extremes and a partial geographic grid. Weights and Measures appendix deleted.
2002 New entry on Distribution of Family income – Gini index added. Revision of individual country maps continued (process still ongoing).
2003 In the Economy category, petroleum entries added for oil production, consumption, exports, imports, and proved reserves, as well as natural gas proved reserves.
2004 Additional petroleum entries included for natural gas production, consumption, exports, and imports. In the Transportation category, under Merchant marine, subfields added for foreign-owned vessels and those registered in other countries. Descriptions of the many forms of government mentioned in the Factbook incorporated into the Definitions and Notes.
2005 In the People category, a Major infectious diseases field added for countries deemed to pose a higher risk for travelers. In the Economy category, entries included for Current account balance, Investment, Public debt, and Reserves of foreign exchange and gold. The Transnational issues category expanded to include Refugees and internally displaced persons. Category headings receive distinctive colored backgrounds. These distinguishing colors are used in both the printed and online versions of the Factbook. Size of the printed Factbook reaches 702 pages.
2006 In the Economy category, national GDP figures now presented at Official Exchange Rates (OER) in addition to GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP). Entries in the Transportation section reordered; Highways changed to Roadways, and Ports and harbors to Ports and terminals.
2007 In the Government category, the Capital entry significantly expanded with up to four subfields, including new information having to do with time. The subfields consist of the name of the capital itself, its geographic coordinates, the time difference at the capital from coordinated universal time (UTC), and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note is added to highlight those countries with multiple time zones. A Trafficking in persons entry added to the Transnational issues category. A new appendix, Weights and Measures, (re)introduced to the online version of the Factbook.
2008 In the Geography category, two fields focus on the increasingly vital resource of water: Total renewable water resources and Freshwater withdrawal. In the Economy category, three fields added for: Stock of direct foreign investment - at home, Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad, and Market value of publicly traded shares. Concise descriptions of the major religions mentioned in the Factbook included in the Definitions and Notes. Printing of the Factbook turned over to the Government Printing Office.
2009 In the People category, two new fields provide information on education in terms of opportunity and resources: School Life Expectancy and Education expenditures. Additionally, the Urbanization entry expanded to include all countries. In the Economy category, five fields added: Central bank discount rate, Commercial bank prime lending rate, Stock of money, Stock of quasi money, and Stock of domestic credit. The online Factbook site completely redesigned with many new features.
Cited- CIA World Fact book
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Australia By : Liam / Kevin
Country Profile
Physical Geography
1. Official Name of Country- Commonwealth of Australia
2. Climate- generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north
Map- 27 00 S, 133 00 E Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
country comparison to the world: 12.
1. Absolute Location (find the latitude and longitude)
27 00 S, 133 00 E
2. Relative location (is it the 7th largest country in the world? What countries, bodies of water, mountains, and desserts are it next to?)
Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
Political Geography
1. Type of government, names of the officials, and major political parties
Political parties and leaders:
Australian Democrats [Lyn ALLISON]; Australian Greens [Bob BROWN]; Australian Labor Party [Kevin RUDD]; Country Liberal Party [Terry MILLS]; Family First Party [Steve FIELDING]; Liberal Party [Malcolm TURNBULL]; The Nationals [Warren TRUSS]
Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
head of government: Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
cabinet: prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
Legislative branch:
bicameral Federal Parliament consists of the Senate (76 seats; 12 members from each of the six states and 2 from each of the two mainland territories; one-half of state members are elected every three years by popular vote to serve six-year terms while all territory members are elected every three years) and the House of Representatives (150 seats; members elected by popular preferential vote to serve terms of up to three-years; no state can have fewer than 5 representatives)
elections: Senate - last held 24 November 2007 (next to be held no later than 2010); House of Representatives - last held 24 November 2007 (next to be called no later than 2010)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Liberal Party-National Party coalition 37, Australian Labor Party 32, Australian Greens 5, Family First Party 1, independent 1; House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Australian Labor Party 83, Liberal Party 55, National Party 10, independents 2
Judicial branch:
High Court (the chief justice and six other justices are appointed by the governor general)
2. Capital Canberra
International Organization participation
Cultural Geography
1. Official language, and other languages spoken, ethnic composition, and major religions- English
2. Population, population growth rate, and population distribution
Population growth rate:
1.195% (2009 est.)
3. Major cities
The Major cities are
1. Sydney
2. Mackay
3. brisbane
4. Alice Springs
4. Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy
Infant mortality rate:
total: 4.75 deaths/1,000 live births
country comparison to the world: 196
male: 5.08 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 4.4 deaths/1,000 live births (2009 est.)
5. Teachers and doctors per population
2.5 in 100
Economic Geography
1. Natural resources coal
2. Major agricultural and industrial products
Agriculture - products:
wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits, cattle, sheep, poultry
3. Major exports and imports
Exports:
$190.2 billion (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 24
$142.4 billion (2007 est.)
Imports:
$193.3 billion (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 23
$160.2 billion (2007 est.)
4. Currency (include exchange rate vs. TWD)-1.00 AUD= 28.3344 NTD
5. Balance of trade (include amounts in TWD currency of total exports and imports)
6. Historical events (Timeline format from 1980 to present; give your teacher 10 major events)
1804: Hobart Town is established in Van Diemens Land which is now known as Tasmania.
1833: Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania.
1851: The gold rush begins near Bathurst in New South Wales.
1853: The last convicts are shipped to Tasmania.
1868: The last convicts are transported to Australia.
1873: Ayers Rock is first sighted by Europeans.
1876: The last full blooded Tasmanian aboriginal, Truganini, dies.
1901: The Commonwealth of Australia becomes a reality.
1914-1918: Australian troops fight in World War 1.
1920: QANTAS is formed as a local airline.
1923: Vegemite is first produced.
1927: The first Federal Parliament is held in Canberra.
1932: Sydney Harbour Bridge opens.
1933: Western Australia produces a referendum for secession from England but it is rejected by Parliament.
1939-1945: Australian troops fight in World War 2.
1948: The first all Australian car is produced-the Holden.
1956: Melbourne hosts the Olympics.
1965: Australian troops sent to the Vietnam War.
1971: Neville Bonner becomes the first Aboriginal to be a Member of Parliament.
1973: The Sydney Opera House opens.
1981: Asian immigration increases.
1983: Australia wins the America's Cup.
1988: Bicentenary: The new Parliament House opens in Canberra.
2000: The Sydney Olympics held.
Physical Geography
1. Official Name of Country- Commonwealth of Australia
2. Climate- generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north
Map- 27 00 S, 133 00 E Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
country comparison to the world: 12.
1. Absolute Location (find the latitude and longitude)
27 00 S, 133 00 E
2. Relative location (is it the 7th largest country in the world? What countries, bodies of water, mountains, and desserts are it next to?)
Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
Political Geography
1. Type of government, names of the officials, and major political parties
Political parties and leaders:
Australian Democrats [Lyn ALLISON]; Australian Greens [Bob BROWN]; Australian Labor Party [Kevin RUDD]; Country Liberal Party [Terry MILLS]; Family First Party [Steve FIELDING]; Liberal Party [Malcolm TURNBULL]; The Nationals [Warren TRUSS]
Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
head of government: Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
cabinet: prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
Legislative branch:
bicameral Federal Parliament consists of the Senate (76 seats; 12 members from each of the six states and 2 from each of the two mainland territories; one-half of state members are elected every three years by popular vote to serve six-year terms while all territory members are elected every three years) and the House of Representatives (150 seats; members elected by popular preferential vote to serve terms of up to three-years; no state can have fewer than 5 representatives)
elections: Senate - last held 24 November 2007 (next to be held no later than 2010); House of Representatives - last held 24 November 2007 (next to be called no later than 2010)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Liberal Party-National Party coalition 37, Australian Labor Party 32, Australian Greens 5, Family First Party 1, independent 1; House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Australian Labor Party 83, Liberal Party 55, National Party 10, independents 2
Judicial branch:
High Court (the chief justice and six other justices are appointed by the governor general)
2. Capital Canberra
International Organization participation
Cultural Geography
1. Official language, and other languages spoken, ethnic composition, and major religions- English
2. Population, population growth rate, and population distribution
Population growth rate:
1.195% (2009 est.)
3. Major cities
The Major cities are
1. Sydney
2. Mackay
3. brisbane
4. Alice Springs
4. Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy
Infant mortality rate:
total: 4.75 deaths/1,000 live births
country comparison to the world: 196
male: 5.08 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 4.4 deaths/1,000 live births (2009 est.)
5. Teachers and doctors per population
2.5 in 100
Economic Geography
1. Natural resources coal
2. Major agricultural and industrial products
Agriculture - products:
wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits, cattle, sheep, poultry
3. Major exports and imports
Exports:
$190.2 billion (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 24
$142.4 billion (2007 est.)
Imports:
$193.3 billion (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 23
$160.2 billion (2007 est.)
4. Currency (include exchange rate vs. TWD)-1.00 AUD= 28.3344 NTD
5. Balance of trade (include amounts in TWD currency of total exports and imports)
6. Historical events (Timeline format from 1980 to present; give your teacher 10 major events)
1804: Hobart Town is established in Van Diemens Land which is now known as Tasmania.
1833: Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania.
1851: The gold rush begins near Bathurst in New South Wales.
1853: The last convicts are shipped to Tasmania.
1868: The last convicts are transported to Australia.
1873: Ayers Rock is first sighted by Europeans.
1876: The last full blooded Tasmanian aboriginal, Truganini, dies.
1901: The Commonwealth of Australia becomes a reality.
1914-1918: Australian troops fight in World War 1.
1920: QANTAS is formed as a local airline.
1923: Vegemite is first produced.
1927: The first Federal Parliament is held in Canberra.
1932: Sydney Harbour Bridge opens.
1933: Western Australia produces a referendum for secession from England but it is rejected by Parliament.
1939-1945: Australian troops fight in World War 2.
1948: The first all Australian car is produced-the Holden.
1956: Melbourne hosts the Olympics.
1965: Australian troops sent to the Vietnam War.
1971: Neville Bonner becomes the first Aboriginal to be a Member of Parliament.
1973: The Sydney Opera House opens.
1981: Asian immigration increases.
1983: Australia wins the America's Cup.
1988: Bicentenary: The new Parliament House opens in Canberra.
2000: The Sydney Olympics held.
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
Physical Geography
Official Name of Country: République de Côte d'Ivoire
Climate: tropical along coast, semiarid in far north; three seasons - warm and dry
(November to March), hot and dry (March to May), hot and wet (June to October)
Absolute Location: 8 00 N, 5 00 W
Relative location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia
Political Geography
Type of government: republic:
Capital: Yamoussoukro
International Organization participation: ACCT, ACP, AfDB, AU, ECOWAS, Entente, FAO, FZ, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt (signatory), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WADB (regional), WAEMU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Cultural Geography
Official language: French
Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy: 55.45 years
Economic Geography
GNP (Gross National Product) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product
Percent of arable land used for agriculture: 10.23%
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, diamonds, manganese, iron ore, cobalt, bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, tantalum, silica sand, clay, cocoa beans, coffee, palm oil, hydropower
Currency (include exchange rate vs. TWD) :1XOF=0.0728635TWD
Major exports : $10.41 billion (2008 est.)
Imports: $7.155 billion (2008 est.)
Physical Geography
Official Name of Country: République de Côte d'Ivoire
Climate: tropical along coast, semiarid in far north; three seasons - warm and dry
(November to March), hot and dry (March to May), hot and wet (June to October)
Absolute Location: 8 00 N, 5 00 W
Relative location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia
Political Geography
Type of government: republic:
Capital: Yamoussoukro
International Organization participation: ACCT, ACP, AfDB, AU, ECOWAS, Entente, FAO, FZ, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt (signatory), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, NAM, OIC, OIF, OPCW, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WADB (regional), WAEMU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Cultural Geography
Official language: French
Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy: 55.45 years
Economic Geography
GNP (Gross National Product) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product
Percent of arable land used for agriculture: 10.23%
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, diamonds, manganese, iron ore, cobalt, bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, tantalum, silica sand, clay, cocoa beans, coffee, palm oil, hydropower
Currency (include exchange rate vs. TWD) :1XOF=0.0728635TWD
Major exports : $10.41 billion (2008 est.)
Imports: $7.155 billion (2008 est.)
The prevention of the spread of H1N1
May 13 - A 28-year-old man has been confirmed as the first person in Belgium known to be infected with the H1N1 flu virus, soon after returning from a trip to the United States, the Belgian health minister said on Wednesday.
"He will be kept in isolation and people he has been in contact with will be contacted for a follow-up," Health Minister Laurette Onkelinx told a news conference.
She noted doctors said there was nothing to worry about in the patient's case. The man, from the northern Belgian region of Ghent, had just returned from 10 days in New York and four days in Chicago, Onkelinx said.
The H1N1 virus, sometimes referred to as "swine flu" or "Mexican flu" has infected nearly 6,000 people in 33 countries, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
While health officials say it appears to be a little more contagious and severe than seasonal influenza, only the most vulnerable patients are advised to use drugs to treat it.
This is, in part, to keep the drugs working well in case the strain becomes more dangerous.
"He will be kept in isolation and people he has been in contact with will be contacted for a follow-up," Health Minister Laurette Onkelinx told a news conference.
She noted doctors said there was nothing to worry about in the patient's case. The man, from the northern Belgian region of Ghent, had just returned from 10 days in New York and four days in Chicago, Onkelinx said.
The H1N1 virus, sometimes referred to as "swine flu" or "Mexican flu" has infected nearly 6,000 people in 33 countries, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
While health officials say it appears to be a little more contagious and severe than seasonal influenza, only the most vulnerable patients are advised to use drugs to treat it.
This is, in part, to keep the drugs working well in case the strain becomes more dangerous.
The prevention of th spreading of H1N1 Cambodia By: BennyKuo/DeanWang
Country Profile
Physical Geography
1. Kingdom of Cambodia
2. tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April)
1. 13 00 N, 105 00 E
2. 96th largest country in the world.
Political Geography
1. multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy Capital
Chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI
2. ACCT, ADB, APT, ARF, ASEAN, EAS, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (subscriber), ITU, MIGA, NAM, OIF, OPCW, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO,
Cultural Geography
1. Language: Khmer
Religion: buddhism
Exchange rate: 1TWD = 127.256KHR
2. 14,494,293
3. Major cities
1. Phnom Penh - 1,325,681
2. Battambang - 196,000
3. Siem Reap - 148,000
4. Sihanoukville - 94,500
5. Prey Veng - 73,300
6. Kampong Cham - 58,900
7. Ta Khmau - 48,400
8. Pursat - 46,000
9. Kampong Speu - 31,700
10. Takéo - 28,300
4. Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy
total population: 62.1 years
country comparison to the world: 177
male: 60.03 years
female: 64.27 years (2009 est.
5. ?
Economic Geography
1. GNP (Gross National Product) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
5% (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 84
10.2% (2007 est.)
10.8% (2006 est.)
2. Percent of arable land used for agriculture
NA
3. Natural resources:
Iron
4. Major agricultural and industrial products
NA
5. Major exports and imports
Import: petroleum products, cigarettes, gold, construction materials, machinery, motor vehicles, pharmaceutical products
Export” clothing, timber, rubber, rice, fish, tobacco, footwear
6. Currency (include exchange rate vs. TWD)
1.00 TWD
=
129.597 KHR
Taiwan New Dollars
Cambodia Riels
7. Balance of trade (include amounts in TWD currency of total exports and imports)
8. Historical events (Timeline format from 1980 to present; give your teacher 10 major events)
1989
September 26
The last Vietnamese troops withdrew from Cambodia.
1992
March 16
A United Nations peacekeeping force, the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), began monitoring Cambodia.
1993
May
Cambodia held free elections. The Khmer Rouge boycotted them.
September 24
A new constitution was ratified, under which the Cambodian monarchy was restored. Norodom Sihanouk returned to the throne.
1997
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a tribunal for Khmer Rouge, is established
2003
January 18
An Angkor newspaper reported that Suvanant Kongying, a Thai actress, had claimed that Angkor Wat rightfully belonged to Thailand.
January 28
Thai television programs were banned from broadcasting in Cambodia.
January 29
2003 Phnom Penh riots: Nationalist rioters destroyed the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh.
July 7
Cambodian parliamentary election, 2003: Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party won a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
2004
October 14
King Norodom Sihanouk abdicated. His son Norodom Sihamoni was crowned as his successor.
2008
June
Clashes with Thailand over Preah Vihear Temple; these extend into 2009.
Fact found in:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Cambodian_history
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html
Physical Geography
1. Kingdom of Cambodia
2. tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April)
1. 13 00 N, 105 00 E
2. 96th largest country in the world.
Political Geography
1. multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy Capital
Chief of state: King Norodom SIHAMONI
2. ACCT, ADB, APT, ARF, ASEAN, EAS, FAO, G-77, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO (subscriber), ITU, MIGA, NAM, OIF, OPCW, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO,
Cultural Geography
1. Language: Khmer
Religion: buddhism
Exchange rate: 1TWD = 127.256KHR
2. 14,494,293
3. Major cities
1. Phnom Penh - 1,325,681
2. Battambang - 196,000
3. Siem Reap - 148,000
4. Sihanoukville - 94,500
5. Prey Veng - 73,300
6. Kampong Cham - 58,900
7. Ta Khmau - 48,400
8. Pursat - 46,000
9. Kampong Speu - 31,700
10. Takéo - 28,300
4. Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy
total population: 62.1 years
country comparison to the world: 177
male: 60.03 years
female: 64.27 years (2009 est.
5. ?
Economic Geography
1. GNP (Gross National Product) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
5% (2008 est.)
country comparison to the world: 84
10.2% (2007 est.)
10.8% (2006 est.)
2. Percent of arable land used for agriculture
NA
3. Natural resources:
Iron
4. Major agricultural and industrial products
NA
5. Major exports and imports
Import: petroleum products, cigarettes, gold, construction materials, machinery, motor vehicles, pharmaceutical products
Export” clothing, timber, rubber, rice, fish, tobacco, footwear
6. Currency (include exchange rate vs. TWD)
1.00 TWD
=
129.597 KHR
Taiwan New Dollars
Cambodia Riels
7. Balance of trade (include amounts in TWD currency of total exports and imports)
8. Historical events (Timeline format from 1980 to present; give your teacher 10 major events)
1989
September 26
The last Vietnamese troops withdrew from Cambodia.
1992
March 16
A United Nations peacekeeping force, the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), began monitoring Cambodia.
1993
May
Cambodia held free elections. The Khmer Rouge boycotted them.
September 24
A new constitution was ratified, under which the Cambodian monarchy was restored. Norodom Sihanouk returned to the throne.
1997
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a tribunal for Khmer Rouge, is established
2003
January 18
An Angkor newspaper reported that Suvanant Kongying, a Thai actress, had claimed that Angkor Wat rightfully belonged to Thailand.
January 28
Thai television programs were banned from broadcasting in Cambodia.
January 29
2003 Phnom Penh riots: Nationalist rioters destroyed the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh.
July 7
Cambodian parliamentary election, 2003: Prime Minister Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party won a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
2004
October 14
King Norodom Sihanouk abdicated. His son Norodom Sihamoni was crowned as his successor.
2008
June
Clashes with Thailand over Preah Vihear Temple; these extend into 2009.
Fact found in:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Cambodian_history
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html
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