Choose one country in North America (not including the United States) to research. View the map in the lesson to help you choose. Country Name:

Research your selected country. Find geography information and data on its standard of living. A helpful resource is the CIA Factbook. Organize your research in the charts below.

Standard of Living Data

What is the number or rate for each of the following?

Total population
GDP per capita
Literacy rate
Average life expectancy
Poverty rate
Geography Influence

How has each of the following influenced your selected country?

Land features
Water features
Climate
Location
Natural resources
Compare the standard of living for the country you chose with that of the United States. Write this comparison in at least three to five sentences.

Examine the information you have researched. Decide whether you recommend this country for your family’s new home. Write down the reasons you do or do not recommend it.

Save your worksheet in one file to turn in. Use the name "Country_Recommendation_your name" for your file to turn in.