Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Face the Nation (10/28/2012)
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Presidential Weekly Address (10/27/2012)
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Washington Week (10/26/2012)
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Country Profiles: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is located in Africa. Formerly known as Upper Volta, Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960. With an area of 274,200 sq km, it is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Colorado.
Burkina Faso shares a border with Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Togo. It is mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains, with hills in the west and southwest.
People who live in Burkina Faso are called Burkinabe, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. As of July 2012, there are 17,275,115 people in Burkina Faso. The ethnic groups that reside in Burkina Faso are mostly Mossi (over 40%) with smaller groups of Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, and Fulani. Though French is the official language of Burkina Faso, native African languages belonging to Sudanic family is also spoken by 90% of the population. Muslims make up approximately 60.5% of the population, while Catholics (19%), animist (15.3%), and Protestants (4.2%) make up the rest.
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, and the country is made up of 13 regions. Though Burkina Faso gained independence from France on August 5, 1960, a constitution was not adopted until June 11, 1991. The constitution can be found through Constitution Finder. The current president is President Blaise Compaore. Information about the leaders of Burkina Faso's government can be found here. The currency is the Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (abbreviated XOF), which stands at 471.87 XOF per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Burkina Faso, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Burkina Faso, U.S. Department of State
2011 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Burkina Faso, U.S. Department of State.
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Burkina Faso shares a border with Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Togo. It is mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains, with hills in the west and southwest.
People who live in Burkina Faso are called Burkinabe, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. As of July 2012, there are 17,275,115 people in Burkina Faso. The ethnic groups that reside in Burkina Faso are mostly Mossi (over 40%) with smaller groups of Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, and Fulani. Though French is the official language of Burkina Faso, native African languages belonging to Sudanic family is also spoken by 90% of the population. Muslims make up approximately 60.5% of the population, while Catholics (19%), animist (15.3%), and Protestants (4.2%) make up the rest.
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, and the country is made up of 13 regions. Though Burkina Faso gained independence from France on August 5, 1960, a constitution was not adopted until June 11, 1991. The constitution can be found through Constitution Finder. The current president is President Blaise Compaore. Information about the leaders of Burkina Faso's government can be found here. The currency is the Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (abbreviated XOF), which stands at 471.87 XOF per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Burkina Faso, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Burkina Faso, U.S. Department of State
2011 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Burkina Faso, U.S. Department of State.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
60 Minutes (10/21/2012)
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Meet the Press (10/21/2012)
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Face the Nation (10/21/2012)
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Presidential Weekly Address (10/20/2012)
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Third Presidential Debate: October 22, 2012
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Washington Week (10/19/2012)
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Country Profiles: Bulgaria
Bulgaria is located in Europe. The first Bulgarian state was formed in the late 7th century when the Bulgars merged with the Slavic inhabitants. Bulgaria joined NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007. With an area of 110,879 sq km, it is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Bulgaria shares a border with Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. It is mostly mountains with lowlands in the north and southeast.
People who live in Bulgaria are called Bulgarians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. As of July 2012, there are 7,037,935 people in Bulgaria. The ethnic groups that reside in Bulgaria are mostly Bulgarian (76.9%), as well as Turk (8%) and Roma (4.4%). Several languages are spoken there: the official language Bulgarian, as well as Turkish and Roma. Eastern Orthodox make up approximately 59.4% of the population, while Muslims (Sunni and Shia) make up an additional 7.8%.
The country's official name is the Republic of Bulgaria. The capital is Sofia, and the country is made up of 28 provinces. Though Bulgaria gained complete independence from the Ottoman Empire on September 22, 1908, a constitution was not adopted until July 12, 1991. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current president is President Rosen Plevneliev. Information about the leaders of Bulgaria's government can be found here. The currency is the leva(abbreviated BGN), which stands at 1.4065 BGN per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Bulgarian Government Site
Bulgaria, European Union
Bulgaria, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Bulgaria, U.S. Department of State
2011 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Bulgaria, U.S. Department of State.
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Bulgaria shares a border with Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. It is mostly mountains with lowlands in the north and southeast.
People who live in Bulgaria are called Bulgarians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. As of July 2012, there are 7,037,935 people in Bulgaria. The ethnic groups that reside in Bulgaria are mostly Bulgarian (76.9%), as well as Turk (8%) and Roma (4.4%). Several languages are spoken there: the official language Bulgarian, as well as Turkish and Roma. Eastern Orthodox make up approximately 59.4% of the population, while Muslims (Sunni and Shia) make up an additional 7.8%.
The country's official name is the Republic of Bulgaria. The capital is Sofia, and the country is made up of 28 provinces. Though Bulgaria gained complete independence from the Ottoman Empire on September 22, 1908, a constitution was not adopted until July 12, 1991. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current president is President Rosen Plevneliev. Information about the leaders of Bulgaria's government can be found here. The currency is the leva(abbreviated BGN), which stands at 1.4065 BGN per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Bulgarian Government Site
Bulgaria, European Union
Bulgaria, CIA World Factbook
Background Notes: Bulgaria, U.S. Department of State
2011 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Bulgaria, U.S. Department of State.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Second Presidential Debate: October 16, 2012
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Vice Presidential Debate: October 11, 2012
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Country Profiles: Brunei
Brunei is located in Asia. Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888; it didn't gain independence until 1984. The same family has ruled the country for over six hundred years. With an area of 5,765 sq km, it is slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Delaware.
Brunei shares a border with Malaysia. It is mostly flat coastal plains that rises to mountains in the east, with hilly lowlands in the west.
People who live in Brunei are called Bruneians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. As of July 2012, there are 408,786 people in Brunei. The ethnic groups that reside in Brunei are mostly Malay (66.3%), with some Chinese (11.2%) and indigenous populations (3.4%). Several languages are spoken there: Malay (official), English and Chinese. Muslims make up approximately 67% of the population, while Buddhists (13%) and Christians (10%) make up the rest.
The country's official name is Brunei Darussalam. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, and the country is made up of four districts. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current sultan is Sir Hassanal Bolkiah. Information about the leaders of Brunei's government can be found here. The currency is the Bruneian Dollar(abbreviated BND), which stands at 1.2579 BND per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Brunei Prime Minister Site
Brunei, CIA World Factbook
U.S. Relations with Brunei, U.S. Department of State
2011 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Brunei, U.S. Department of State.
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Brunei shares a border with Malaysia. It is mostly flat coastal plains that rises to mountains in the east, with hilly lowlands in the west.
People who live in Brunei are called Bruneians, which is also an adjective used to describe something from this country. As of July 2012, there are 408,786 people in Brunei. The ethnic groups that reside in Brunei are mostly Malay (66.3%), with some Chinese (11.2%) and indigenous populations (3.4%). Several languages are spoken there: Malay (official), English and Chinese. Muslims make up approximately 67% of the population, while Buddhists (13%) and Christians (10%) make up the rest.
The country's official name is Brunei Darussalam. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, and the country is made up of four districts. The constitution can be found here through Constitution Finder. The current sultan is Sir Hassanal Bolkiah. Information about the leaders of Brunei's government can be found here. The currency is the Bruneian Dollar(abbreviated BND), which stands at 1.2579 BND per USD as of 2011.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
Brunei Prime Minister Site
Brunei, CIA World Factbook
U.S. Relations with Brunei, U.S. Department of State
2011 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Brunei, U.S. Department of State.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
60 Minutes (10/7/2012)
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Meet the Press (10/7/2012)
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Face the Nation (10/7/2012)
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Presidential Weekly Address (10/6/2012)
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Washington Week (10/5/2012)
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First Presidential Debate: October 3, 2012
Here is the link to the video of the first Presidential Debate, via the New York Times.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
60 Minutes (9/30/2012)
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Meet the Press (9/30/2012)
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Face the Nation (9/30/2012)
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
President Obama's Weekly Address (9/29/2012)
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Washington Week (9/27/2012)
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Country Profiles: British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory is located in the Indian Ocean near South Asia. The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) became an overseas territory of the UK in 1965. Several of the islands in this territory were transferred in 1976 to the Seychelles when it gained independence. With an area of 54,400 sq km, it is about 1/3 of the size of Washington, D.C.
The British Indian Ocean Territory is an archipelago of 55 islands. It is mostly flat and low.
There are no indigenous inhabitants of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Around 1,200 former agricultural workers (often called Chagossians or Ilois) were relocated to Mauritius and the Seychelles in the 1960s/1970s. In November 2004, about 4,000 UK and US military personnel and civilian contractors were living on the island of Diego Garcia.
The current Chief of State is Queen Elizabeth II. The Heads of Government are Commissioner Colin Roberts and Administrator John McManus. The currency is the U.S. Dollar.
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British Indian Ocean Territory, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, U.K.
British Indian Ocean Territory, CIA World Factbook
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The British Indian Ocean Territory is an archipelago of 55 islands. It is mostly flat and low.
There are no indigenous inhabitants of the British Indian Ocean Territory. Around 1,200 former agricultural workers (often called Chagossians or Ilois) were relocated to Mauritius and the Seychelles in the 1960s/1970s. In November 2004, about 4,000 UK and US military personnel and civilian contractors were living on the island of Diego Garcia.
The current Chief of State is Queen Elizabeth II. The Heads of Government are Commissioner Colin Roberts and Administrator John McManus. The currency is the U.S. Dollar.
All of this information was gathered from the CIA World Factbook. For more information, check out these resources...
British Indian Ocean Territory, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, U.K.
British Indian Ocean Territory, CIA World Factbook
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