1. For DJIBOUTI, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For DJIBOUTI:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why did the Pentagon issue a formal complaint to China?
c) What excuses did Chinese military officials make for the almost 10 laser attacks on U.S. pilots?
d) How do Chinese and American military analysts differ in their evaluation of the laser incidents?
e) What is Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti used for?
f) Why is China’s construction of a military base in Djibouti most likely aggressive toward the U.S.?