Based on statistical and otherwise information, please draw conclusions about Egypt, compared to Canada. Examples of those most distinctive characteristics might include:?

• A high external debt.?
• Extremely high and persistent inflation that makes daily life a struggle (e.g. Iran and the US sanction)?
• An aging population (e.g., Japan and most west European countries)?
• A very low GDP per capita that translates into a poor standard of living.?
• A highly skilled or unskilled labour force, high unemployment rates, low life expectancy, high illiteracy rates.
• Major issues facing the country e.g., conflict (Ukraine/Russia), political instability (Myanmar),poverty ( Nigeria, Pakistan), environment (China, India), and so forth

Please write 2 pages highlighting basic information mentioned above and issues pertaining to Egypt, including some selected three, four, or five most interesting or distinguishing characteristics of Egypt compared to Canada, utilize the County's Comparative Chart found below (i.e., statistical data/indicators which includes 25 economic and social indicators) to write 1 or 2 pages comparing the 25 factors between Egypt and Canada, site references/information resources used.

Please use CIA World Factbook, available at www.cia.gov. This website will provide you with virtually all the statistical data you need for this report. You may use other forms of research as well but please site all sources used in your findings.

Countries Comparison Chart Name of Indicator Name of Assigned Country Canada Land mass Population Life expectancy Population growth rate Literacy rate Languages Natural resources Gross Domestic Product (GDP) GDP per capita Major exports Major imports Main trading partners Balance of Trade (surplus or Deficit) External Debt Major Industries Military expenditures as % of GDP Ethnic groups Environmental issues Unemployment rate Inflation rate Expenditures on health as a % of GDP Expenditures on education as a % of GDP Investment expenditure as a% of GDP Consumption expenditure as a % of GDP Exports as a % of GDP