DB045

Search the World Factbook website in order to discuss the information on the NATO country you have chosen in the previous Discussion.

Once you go to the CIA World Factbook, look to the top right of the link above and then select “Please select a country to view.” In order to better understand geopolitical resources in a country, discuss the following information regarding the NATO country you chose:

1. Geography

1. Border countries

2. Maritime claims

3. Coastline

4. Natural resources

5. Land use

6. Environment- current issues

2. Economy

1. Overview

2. Agriculture- products

3. Industries

4. Exports- commodities

5. Imports- commodities

6. Exports- partners

7. Imports - partners

3. Military - manpower fit for military service

4. Energy 

1. Crude oil production

2. Natural gas production

5. Transnational issues

1. Disputes – international

2. Refugees and internally displaced persons

Note: You can pick one major point and one subpoint for a more in-depth analysis, or one major point and multiple subpoints for a more concise analysis.

You need to summarize what you learned from the US Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet for the country you are representing in the NATO simulation. If you are representing a country in the Middle East, you might also want to look at the Congressional Research Service Reports document below.