Sanga, Ritzen Jarie D.

Political Science Continent Country Asia Armenia

Africa

Egypt

Government Type: Republic. Branches: Executive--president (head of state) with wider powers relative to other branches, prime minister (head of the ministerial cabinet). Legislative--unicameral National Assembly (parliament). Judicial-Constitutional Court (constitutional matters exclusively); Court of Cassation, Appeals Courts (Civil and Criminal), Courts of First Instance. Administrative subdivisions: 10 marzes (regions) and capital Yerevan. Type: Republic. Branches: Executive--president, prime minister, cabinet. Legislative-People's Assembly (444 elected and 10 presidentially appointed members; an additional 64 seats for women were created in 2009), and Shura (consultative) Council (176 elected members, 88 presidentially appointed). Judicial--Supreme Constitutional Court.

Economy GDP: $9.4 billion GDP growth: 2.6%. Per capita GDP PPP: $2,900

Background of Culture The culture of Armenia encompasses many elements that are based on the geography, literature, architecture, dance, and music of the people. The culture is similar to and yet distinct from many of the bordering countries like Russia, Georgia, and Iran as well as Mediterranean nations such as Greece and Cyprus. Armenian culture has strong influences from both its Eastern neighbors, as well as an underlying influence from Europe to the west.

Education Literacy: 99%.

People Nationality: Armenian(s). Population: Estimates range from 2,967,004 to 3,259,000 Languages: Armenian (96%), Russian, other.

GDP (FY 2009 est.): $188 billion. Annual growth rate: 4.7%. Per capita GDP: $5,650.

The culture of Egypt has thousands of years of recorded history. Ancient Egypt was among the earliest civilizations. For millennia, Egypt maintained a strikingly complex and stable culture that influenced later cultures of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. After the Pharaonic era, Egypt itself came under the influence of Hellenism, for a time Christianity, and later, Islamic culture. Today, many aspects of Egypt's ancient culture exist in interaction with newer elements, including the influence of modern Western

Years compulsory: ages 6-15. Literacy: total adult 58%.

Nationality: Egyptian(s). Population: 80,335,036. Languages: Arabic (official), English, French.

Europe

Slovenia

North America

Administrative subdivisions: 29 governorates. Type: Parliamentary democracy. Branches: Executive--president, head of state, directly elected for a maximum of two consecutive 5-year terms. Legislative-bicameral legislature (Parliament is composed of the National Assembly, with 90 deputies directly elected on party basis for 4-year terms, and the National Council, with 40 members elected by the National Assembly to represent social, economic, professional, and local interests for 5-year terms); prime minister, head of government, nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly. Judicial--Constitutional Court, regular courts, and a public prosecutor. Type: Westminster-style parliamentary democracy. Branches: Executive--governor general (representing Queen Elizabeth II, head of state), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament. Judicial--district courts, Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (High Court

culture. GDP: 36.386 billion euros ($48.738 billion). Real GDP growth rate: -7.8%. GDP per capita: $23,800. Slovenia culture is rich and vibrant reflected through its music, art, dance, architecture and language. The Slovenian culture is an indispensable part of the national identity of the people of Slovenia. The culture of Slovenia, exudes through the life style of the people of Slovenia. Culture in Slovenia also bears distinct urban traits, that has seeped into the life of the people. Elementary school (26.1%), high school (54.1%), 2year and 4-year university degree (13%). Nationality: Slovene(s). Population: 2,049,261. Languages: The official language is Slovene. Hungarian and Italian are spoken in the border regions, and German fluency is common near the Austrian border. Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian are spoken by a sizable (6% of the population) minority. English is widely understood by business people and students. Nationality: St. Lucian(s). Population: 170,000. Annual growth rate (2006): 0.74%. Languages: English (official); a French patois is common throughout the country.

GDP: $987 million. GDP growth rate: 0.7%. GDP growth rate: 2.0% Per capita GDP: $5,806.

The Culture of Saint Lucia blends the influences of African, French, and English heritage. The official language of the island is English but Kreole, a form of French patois, remains an influential secondary language. The people are predominantly Catholic but the religious climate is tolerant.

Adult literacy: 94.8%.

South America

Suriname

and Court of Appeals), final appeal to Privy Council in London. Type: Constitutional democracy. Branches: Executive--President, Vice President, Council of Ministers. Legislative-elected 51-member National Assembly made up of representatives of political parties. Judicial--Court of Justice. Administrative subdivisions: 10 districts.

GDP : US$ 3.3 billion Annual growth rate real GDP: 3% Per capita GDP: US$ 6,250

Surinamese culture is very diverse and dynamic and has a strong Asian and African influences. The population is composed of the contribution of people from the Netherlands, Africa, India, China and Indonesia as well as indigenous peoples who lived in the area before the arrival of European settlers. 90% of persons established in Suriname have ancestors who come from other countries and regions. The city of Paramaribo is the heart of this small country and the sounding of their culture.

Years compulsory: ages 6-12. Literacy: 90%.

Nationality: Surinamer(s). Population: 492,829. Annual growth rate: 1.30%. Languages: Dutch (official), English (widely spoken in Paramaribo), Sranan Tongo (Creole language), Hindustani, Javanese.

Australia And Oceana

Fiji

Type: Parliamentary democracy Branches: Executive--president (head of state), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament; upper house is appointed, lower house is elected. Judicial--Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Magistrate Courts.

GDP: US$3.269 billion. GDP per capita: $3,773. GDP composition by sector: Services 59.7%, industry 30.4%, agriculture 9.9%.

The culture of Fiji is a tapestry of indigenous Fijian, Indian, European, Chinese, and other nationalities. Culture polity, traditions, language, food, costume, belief system, architecture, arts, craft, music, dance and sports which will be discussed in this article to give you an indication of Fiji's indigenous community but also the various communities which make up Fiji as a modern culture and living. The indigenous culture is an active and living part of everyday life for the majority of the population. However, it has evolved with the introduction of vibrant and old cultures including Indian, Chinese

Literacy: 93%

Nationality: Fiji or Fijian. Population : 851,745. Age structure--28.5% under 14; 8% over 60. Annual population growth rate (2011 est.): 0.5%. Languages: English, Fijian, and Hindi are official languages.

and European culture, and various cultures from the Pacific neighbors of Fiji; in particular the Tongan and Rotuman cultures. The culture of Fiji, including language, has created a unique communal and national identity.