1. For each of the 3 countries, provide the following information:
a) capital:
b) location/the countries that share its borders:
c) the religious breakdown of the population:
d) the type of government:
e) 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]:
f) 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.  Go to worldatlas.com for maps and a list of continents.]

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2. For RUSSIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) In addition to communications surveillance, what other means is the FSB using for security during the Olympic games?
c) What does the Russian government say is the main reason for the "near-total surveillance" during the 2014 Olympic Games in Russia?
d) Are the security measures being put in place by the Russian government for the Winter Olympics overboard, or the best way to ensure the safety of all athletes and spectators? Explain your answer.

3. For SPAIN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What percent of the Spanish population did a recent poll show were opposed to public funds being used to support bullfighting?
c) Why do you think the ruling conservative Popular Party passed such a law if such a large majority of the people are against government funds being used? (Do you think the majority of Spaniards oppose bullfighting across Spain, or just their tax dollars partially funding it?  Supporters, who see bullfighting as an integral part of Spain's cultural identity, hope the announcement is a step towards protecting the tradition from further regional bans.) Explain your answers.
d) Do you think the Spanish government should partially fund bullfighting fiestas? Explain your answer.

4. For INDIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the population of the largest city in the U.S.? How does it compare with Mumbai?
c) Do you think state officials' plan to build overflow cities outside of Mumbai is the best way to solve the problem of the severe overcrowding? Explain your answer.