Nepal is a small, landlocked country in South Asia home to the tallest mountains on earth. The diverse geography also includes plains and hills. The country is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious democratic republic. Its economy is perpetuated largely by tourism and agricultural export of cereals, palm oil, and soybean oil. Nepal’s quickly growing economy has lent…

The Philippines is a densely populated Southeast Asian country made up of 7,640 islands. The islands are culturally and ecologically diverse and full of natural resources but susceptible to earthquakes and typhoons. Following territorial control by Spain, and then the United States, the Philippines became independent in 1946. Since independence, the country has become newly…

Russia is a large country, in population and area, spanning from Eastern Europe to Northern Asia. It is one of the top powers in the world and is a highly-developed country with a powerful military and a strong economy. It is a leading producer of oil and natural gas, and also relies on its large…

Sri Lanka is a small island country off the coast of India. The economy has traditionally been made up of plantations producing rubber, cinnamon, and tea. While these remain very important exports today, Sri Lanka has also moved towards food processing, textiles, telecommunications, and finance. Tourists to the culturally diverse and ecologically rich region also…

India is a large Southeast Asian Country hosting the second largest population of any in the world, behind China. The culturally and geographically diverse region is currently home to an expanding middle class following decades of intense poverty in many regions. India’s quickly growing economy relies on the export of agricultural products, textiles, telecommunications pharmaceuticals,…

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country, and home to over 9 million residents. It contains one of the largest business districts in Africa and much of the industry in Kenya. Nairobi is also an important trade route, exporting products from nearby agricultural centers. Nairobi is a hub…

Canada is a large North American country spanning from the Pacific and Atlantic oceans to the east and west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Since being settled by the British and French Canada has grown in population and GDP and is now considered a highly developed, high-income country. It boasts the tenth-largest economy…

Uganda is a landlocked East African country bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is part of the African Great Lakes region, nestled north of Lake Victoria. Uganda is in a period of substantial economic growth, reliant on exports of coffee, oil, metals, fish, and other products.…

Jamaica is a small island in the Caribbean Sea, home to 2.9 million people. After gaining its independence, the island’s economy grew quickly. Jamaica’s economy is reliant upon tourism, hosting over 4 million visitors each year. The country also creates revenue from mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.   Due to Jamaica’s rules and regulations around pollution–especially in…

China, home to 1.4 billion people, is the most populous country in the world. The East Asian country has been one of the world’s top economic powers for centuries, and today it has the fastest growing economy in the world due to its intensive manufacturing sector. China faces pollution issues both from the huge industry…