Thompson 5th Period Geo

Government background Greece adopted its present constitution in 1975. This document officially eliminated the monarchy that had ruled Greece. It made the nation a parliamentary republic headed by a president. The president now serves as head of state but mainly performs ceremonial duties. The prime minister, who serves as head of government, holds the real power. The president is elected by the parliament to a five-year term. The president appoints the prime minister. The prime minister must then win a vote of confidence from the parliament. The prime minister is usually the leader of the party with the most seats in the parliament. Government Response to Covid-19 I couldn't find anything :'c Citations Baxevanis, John J. "Greece."  World Book Student , World Book, 2020, www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar234880. Accessed 8 Dec. 2020.

Greece way of life Most Greek cities consist of both old and modern sections. The old section of a Greek city has low buildings, narrow streets, and few sidewalks. The modern section usually has tall apartment buildings, wide streets, and modern shopping areas. Urban lifestyles in Greece are similar to those in other Western nations.  Population growth has led to housing shortages in many Greek cities. Industrial growth and the increased use of automobiles have led to problems of urban pollution. In Athens, air pollution poses a health hazard. Polluted air has damaged the city's ancient ruins.   Since the 1960s,  many rural people have left farms to seek jobs in the cities. As a result, many small farms in the mountains have been abandoned.   The Greek diet includes a variety of me ats, such a s lamb, chicken, pork, and beef. Greeks also eat many fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, eggplant, and beans.   Greece impact on Covid-19 A general lockdown was implemented early on, and the

Economic Background The Greek economy is one of the least diversified economies in the EU and is heavily skewed toward real estate; public administration, education, and social services; and trade, transport, and food services. The  industrial sector is relatively small  and mainly focused on  food processing . Tourism  has developed into a major source of revenue (18% of GDP in 2015). Greece continues to play a dominant role in the international  ship ping industry , operating nearly 20% of merchant ships worldwide.    Although still weak by European standards, the Greek economy expanded greatly from the 1950s until a government deficit threatened it in the first decade of the 2000s.    Greece has a high unemployment rate, and many people live in poverty. Coronavirus Impact on economy Greece Unemployment Rate dropped to 16.80% in August 2020, from the previously reported number of 17.00% in Jul 2020.   Citations "Greece." Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations , edited by Mel

France Demographic Data Birth Rate -  11.9 births Death Rate -  9.6 deaths Infant Mortality Rate -  3.2 deaths/1,000 live births Life expectancy -  82.2 years Literacy Rate - 99.00% GDP per Capita - 41800.00 USD France Quality of Life France  ranks above the average in income and wealth, housing, health status, civic engagement, social connections, work- life  balance and personal security. It ranks below average in subjective well-being, environmental  quality , education and skills, and jobs and earnings.  France  places 31st out of 36  countries  in terms of a  friendly  attitude towards families with children. ... But despite the downsides some 64 percent of respondents in  France  said moving to the  country  had made them happier, compared to 61 percent globally. citation “The World Factbook: France.”  Central Intelligence Agency , Central Intelligence Agency, 1 Feb. 2018, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html.  the local,  18 September 2019,  https://w

      The head of government in Vietnam is the prime minister, currently  Nguyễn Xuân Phúc . government background  for starters  Vietnam has a " unicameral parliamentary system"  where the national assembly is the highest representative organ. It has both constitutional and statutory powers. It formulates policies and controls all state activities.  Vietnam gov history is very long but to simply put"  The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (north) absorbed the former Republic of Vietnam (south) to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on July 2, 1976". After reunification, the government " confiscated privately owned land and forced citizens into collectivized agricultural practices" . Government Response to Covid-19 the government response to covid 19 was taking action right away by going to lockdown also , Vietnam boasts a remarkably low infection rate in a country of 95 million people, with only 268 confirmed cases (97 active and 171 recovered) with no de

 Cuba is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origins. The largest organized religion is the Roman Catholic Church. Afro-Cuban religions, a blend of native African religions and Roman Catholicism, are widely practiced in Cuba. Officially, Cuba has been an atheist state for most of the Castro era. In 1962, the government of Fidel Castro seized and shut down more than 400 Catholic schools, charging that they spread dangerous beliefs among the people. In 1991, however, the Communist Party lifted its prohibition against religious believers seeking membership, and a year later the constitution was amended to characterize the state as secular instead of atheist. Although nearly 90 percent of the population was nominally Roman Catholic in pre-revolutionary Cuba, the number of practicing Roman Catholics was probably less than 10 percent. Other estimates suggest that about half of all Cubans were agnostic, that slightly more than 40 percent were Christian, and t

 I think that the e conomy is a mixed because the citizen trade with other countries but they also got something in return (trade). The way people do to make money is working in big company and also by trading. This is a example of a trading central.The way the coivd-19 effect the economy is by trading less stuff and less people work because of the coivd. 

                      Government background France is a republic with a strong national government. Its present government, called the Fifth Republic, has been in effect since 1958. The First Republic was established in 1792. Between 1792 and 1958, the structure of the French government changed a number of times. France's national government has three branches. They are (1) an executive branch headed by a president and a prime minister, (2) a legislative branch consisting of a two-chamber Parliament, and (3) a judicial branch, or system of courts. France's Parliament consists of two houses, the National Assembly and the Senate. The National Assembly consists of 577  deputies,  who are elected by the voters for five-year terms, unless an election is called earlier. The president has the power to dissolve the National Assembly and call for new elections. The Senate has 348 members. Senators are elected to six-year terms by regional and city electoral colleges.                    

 Vietnam Economy  -how they work and make money Vietnam works under a socialist-oriented market economy in other words its that the government is directly involved in economic development and decision-making," currently, it is a mix between this state planned economy and a market economy" which is controlled by supply and demand aka " the amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price. "   The Vietnam economy continued to achieve an impressive growth Corona virus on economy like any  other countries the Corona Virus took a huge affect on them and the  pandemic has created both a public health crisis and an economic crisis   in this chart Vietnam is forecast to lose some 0.41 percent of GDP due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. the virus affects did  declines in tourism and business travel; spillovers of weaker demand to other sectors and economies through trade and production linkages

  You can  live in Cuba  with a Snowbird Visa and just keep renewing it. It is important to know that as an American you cannot own property or a vehicle in  Cuba , you can only rent. You can only buy property, a car, or start your own business if you are married to a  Cuban  national. Cuba  has a rich  culture  which is largely an amalgamation of African and Spanish influences. The most prominent aspects are by far its music and art.  Cuban  music is known the world over for its lively and exciting pulsating rhythms driving many to their feet. Cuba   is a country of undeniable enchantment with its butter-soft balmy beaches, lush green countryside, and colorful colonial cities, which crawl with 1950s Cadillacs and overflow with the scent of rum and cigar smoke. Some Cubans are revolutionists, they strongly support the Castro administration. While others are what the Castros call  anti -revolutionaries, they oppose Cuba’s one and only party. But a growing number of Cubans, especially of