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Post by Charity on Jan 9, 2006 11:18:48 GMT -5
Coming in February 2006
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 10:55:38 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 10:56:33 GMT -5
Flag Description: three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with three green five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) in green Arabic script - Allahu to the right of the middle star and Akbar to the left of the middle star - was added in January 1991 during the Persian Gulf crisis; similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Yemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egypt which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band; design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors  |
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 10:57:54 GMT -5
Introduction Iraq Top of Page
Background:
Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by Britain during the course of World War I; in 1920, it was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration. In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of military strongmen ruled the country, the latest was SADDAM Husayn. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-88). In August 1990, Iraq seized Kuwait, but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during the Gulf War of January-February 1991. Following Kuwait's liberation, the UN Security Council (UNSC) required Iraq to scrap all weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles and to allow UN verification inspections. Continued Iraqi noncompliance with UNSC resolutions over a period of 12 years resulted in the US-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003 and the ouster of the SADDAM Husayn regime. Coalition forces remain in Iraq, helping to restore degraded infrastructure and facilitating the establishment of a freely elected government, while simultaneously dealing with a robust insurgency. The Coalition Provisional Authority transferred sovereignty to the Iraqi Interim Government (IG) in June 2004. Iraqis voted on 30 January 2005 to elect a 275-member Transitional National Assembly that will draft a permanent constitution and pave the way for new national elections at the end of 2005.
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 11:02:22 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 11:04:23 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 11:06:23 GMT -5
Ex-leader/killer who no longer controls Iraq thanks to America.  Saddâm Husayn with a long beard shortly after capture. |
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 11:19:17 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 11:21:32 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 11:46:50 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 13:10:06 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 13:13:13 GMT -5
GEOGRAPHY-COUNTRY-WEEKLY STUDY SHEET
NAME__________________________DATE____________
COUNTRY OF THE WEEK___________________________________________
THIS COUNTRY IS LOCATED IN THE CONTINENT OF______________________
THIS COUNTRY IS GOVERNED BY WHAT KIND OF POLITICAL SYSTEM________________________________________
WHO IS THE LEADER OF THIS COUNTRY______________________________
IS THERE ONLY ONE LEADER_________IS THIS COUNTRY A DICTATORSHIP, DEMOCRACY OR WHAT_____________________________________________.
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY LANGUAGE SPOKEN HERE_____________________________________________
WHAT IS THE ECONOMY LIKE_____________________________________________
DO THE PEOPLE HAVE ANY STRANGE OR UNUSUAL CUSTOMS________________________________________
WHAT ARE SOME OF THIER NATURAL RESOURCES______________________________________
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY RELIGION PRACTICED HERE__________________________________________
WOULD THIS BE A GOOD COUNTRY TO SEND IN CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES__________________________________
WHAT IS THE POPULATION LIKE_____________________________________
WHAT KIND OF FOODS (AT LEAST 3) WOULD YOU EAT IF YOU WERE TO VISIT THIS COUNTRY______________________________________
WHAT IS THE CAPITOL OF THIS COUNTRY_______________________________
NAME 2 OF THE LARGEST CITIES_______________________________________
CAN YOU FIND THIS COUNTRY ON THE MAP_________________DO IT.
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Post by Charity on Jan 16, 2006 13:16:07 GMT -5
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Post by Charity on Feb 9, 2006 11:05:38 GMT -5
Adventure Club tomorrow reminder
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