Part 1: Cultural/Historical Connections and Landscapes: – Research one historical monument or cultural landmark for each of your two nations. It can be from the recent past. It can also be some type of building, prominent modern landmark, memorial, or national park. -Briefly, but providing specific details, describe the appearance and historical purpose of these monuments. What do the monuments suggest, in your opinion, about each country’s cultural values? Provide print-outs of one picture per monument, placed at the end of the paper. -Give 2 examples per nation of how the colonial era (1400s-1900s) has impacted the nations today (choose from changes in culture/ethnicity, landscapes, economics, politics, or the natural environment). Part 2: Population & Immigration -List the following demographic (population) information: Total population, TFR, Infant mortality rate (IMR), “GNI per capita” or “GDP per capita” (these are approximately the average income levels). Based on these statistics, which nation seems to have a higher level of development than the other? Why? If it is hard to decide, explain why. – Where do your nations rank in terms of the HDI (Human Development Index) and GDI (Gender Development Index)? What are the main reasons why are they ranked where there are? – Is there more emigration from or immigration to your nations? Why are people emigrating from or immigrating to your nations? Part 3: Identity and Traditions -What are the top few most prevalent ethnicities, religions, and languages in your countries (include percentages of each if available)? – Briefly describe, for each assigned nation: one traditional food, traditional sport (aside from the ubiquitous sport of soccer), and traditional music. – Are there cases of inequality or discrimination in these countries based on identity (such as ethnic, racial, religious, gender, sexual orientation, or age discrimination)? Please describe, including any efforts to combat inequality or discrimination. Globalization and Reflection -What are two ways that recent/present-day globalization has impacted the following in each of your nations? Choose one example related to humans, and one related to the natural environment. -Do your nations seem to be more inclined towards modernizing/globalizing or sticking with local traditions? Briefly explain, but be specific. -Reflect on the present-day and historical interactions that have taken place between your assigned nations and other nations. In your opinion, have these interactions helped or hindered these nations in their efforts to develop? Support your opinion with your research. – What would you rank as the top issue that each nation should address in order to improve their level of development (quality of life for its people)? Briefly explain, but be specific. Can relate to either society or the natural environment Needed: At least 5 academic/scholarly sources. Use MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style which you can Google to find websites with examples of this format. Scholarly sources include: Journal articles from college library or college library website. Books from researchers (at college library). “Dot-gov” websites. Most encyclopedias. Do not use Wikipedia in the paper, as that information will not count as part of the paper. Non-scholarly sources include: News articles, pop culture websites, magazines, or other forms of mass media