1. For SYRIA, 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
7. the land size of Syria (compared to a U.S. state)

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 questions watch the video under “Resources.”

2. For SYRIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What did Russia promise not to do?
c) What has the U.S. called on the OPCW to do?
d) What assertion do the U.S. and other officials make about Russia?