AfricaAlgeria

Population: 32,814,000Capital: AlgiersRegion: North Africa Language: Arabic, French, Berber dialectsReligion: Sunni MuslimIndustry: Oil, natural gas, light industries, miningAgriculture: Wheat, barley, oats, grapes; sheep

Angola

Population: 15,375,000Capital: Luanda Region: Southern Africa (West Coast) Language: Portuguese, BantuReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Oil, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, goldAgriculture: Bananas, sugarcane, coffee, sisal; livestock; forest products; fish

Benin

Population: 8,439,000Capital: Porto-Novo Region: West Africa Language: French, Fon, Yoruba, tribal langaugesReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, MuslimIndustry: Textiles, food processing, chemical production, construction materialsAgriculture: Cotton, corn, cassava (tapioca), yams; livestock

Botswana

Population: 1,640,000Capital: Gaborone; 199,000Region: Southern Africa Language: English, SetswanaReligion: Indigenous beliefs, ChristianIndustry: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, livestock processing, textilesAgriculture: Sorghum, maize, millet; livestock

Burkina Faso

Population: 13,925,000Capital: Ouagadougou Region: West Africa Language: French, native African languagesReligion: Muslim, indigenous beliefs, ChristianIndustry: Cotton, beverages, agricultural processing, soapAgriculture: Cotton, peanuts, shea nuts, sesame; livestock

Burundi

Population: 7,795,000Capital: Bujumbura Region: Central Africa Language: Kirundi, French, SwahiliReligion: Roman Catholic, indigenous beliefs, Muslim, ProtestantIndustry: Light consumer goods (blankets, shoes, soap), component assembly Agriculture: Coffee, cotton, tea, corn; beef

Côte d'Ivoire

Population: 18,154,000Capital: Abidjan (administrative), Yamoussoukro (legislative) Region: West Africa Language: French, Dioula, 60 native dialectsReligion: Christian, Muslim, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Food production, beverages; wood, petroleum, automobile assemblyAgriculture: Coffee, cacao, bananas, palm kernels; timber

Cape Verde

Population: 476,000Capital: Praia Region: Off West Coast of Africa (Atlantic Ocean) Language: Portuguese, CriouloReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Food and beverages, fish processing, clothing, salt miningAgriculture: Bananas, corn, beans, sweet potatoes; fish

Cameroon

Population: 20,129,878 Capital: Yaoundé Region: Central Africa Language: French, English (both official), 24 major African language groupsReligion: indigenous beliefs, Christian, IslamIndustry: Oil, aluminum, food processing, consumer goods, textiles, lumber, ship repair Agriculture: coffee, cocoa, cotton, rubber, bananas, grains; livestock; timber. 

Central African Republic

Population: 4,238,000Capital: Bangui Region: Central Africa Language: French, Sangho, Arabic, tribal languagesReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Protestant, Roman Catholic, MuslimIndustry: Diamond mining, logging, brewing, textilesAgriculture: Cotton, coffee, tobacco, manioc (tapioca); timber

Chad

Population: 9,657,000Capital: N'Djamena Region: North Africa Language: French, Arabic, Sara, Sango, more than 120 different languages and dialectsReligion: Muslim, Christian, animistIndustry: Oil, textiles, meatpacking, beerAgriculture: Cotton, sorghum, millet, peanuts; cattle

Comoros

Population: 671,000Capital: Moroni Region: Off East Coast of Africa (Indian Ocean) Language: Arabic, French, ShikomoroReligion: Sunni Muslim, Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, perfume Agriculture: Vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, copra

Congo

Population: 3,999,000Capital: Brazzaville Region: Central Africa Language: French, Lingala, MonokutubaReligion: Christian, Animist, MuslimIndustry: Oil, lumber, brewing, sugar, palm oil, soapAgriculture: Cassava (tapioca), sugar, rice, corn

Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

Population: 60,764,000Capital: Kinshasa Region: Central Africa Language: French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kikongo, TshilubaReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Kimbanguist, Muslim, traditionalIndustry: Mining (diamonds, copper, zinc), mineral processing, consumer productsAgriculture: Coffee, sugar, palm oil, rubber; wood products

Djibouti

Population: 793,000Capital: Djibouti Region: East Africa Language: French, Arabic, Somali, AfarReligion: Muslim, ChristianIndustry: Construction, agricultural processingAgriculture: Fruits, vegetables; goats

Egypt

Population: 74,033,000Capital: Cairo Region: North Africa Language: Arabic, English, FrenchReligion: Sunni Muslim, Coptic ChristianIndustry: Textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicalsAgriculture: Cotton, rice, corn, wheat; cattle

Guinea

Population: 9,453,000Capital: Conakry Region: West Africa Language: French, local languagesReligion: Muslim, Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Bauxite, gold, diamonds, aluminum, light manufacturingAgriculture: Rice, coffee, pineapples, palm kernels; cattle; timber

Guinea-Bissau

Population: 1,586,000Capital: Bissau Region: West Africa Language: Portuguese, Crioulo, African languagesReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Muslim, ChristianIndustry: Agricultural processing, beer, soft drinksAgriculture: Rice, corn, beans, cassava (tapioca); timber; fish

Equatorial Guinea

Population: 504,000Capital: Malabo Region: Central Africa Language: Spanish, French, pidgin EnglishReligion: Roman Catholic, pagan practicesIndustry: Oil, fishing, sawmilling, natural gasAgriculture: Coffee, cocoa, rice, yams; livestock; timber

Eritrea

Population: 4,670,000Capital: Asmara Region: East AfricaLanguage: Afar, Arabic, Tigre, Kunama, TigrinyaReligion: Muslim, Coptic Christian, Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Food processing, beverages, clothing and textilesAgriculture: Sorghum, lentils, vegetables, corn; livestock; fish

Ethiopia

Population: 77,431,000Capital: Addis Ababa Regions: East Africa Language: Amharic, Tigrinya, Orominga, Guaraginga, Somali, ArabicReligion: Muslim, Ethiopian Orthodox, AnimistIndustry: Food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals Agriculture: Cereals, pulses (beans), coffee, oilseed; cattle; hides

Gabon

Population: 1,384,000Capital: Libreville Region: Central Africa Language: French, Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, BandjabiReligion: Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Oil, manganese and gold mining, chemicalsAgriculture: Cacao, coffee, sugar, palm oil; cattle, fish

Gambia

Population: 1,595,000Capital: BanjulRegion: West Africa Language: English, Mandinka, Wolof, FulaReligion: Muslim, ChristianIndustry: peanuts, fish, hides; tourism; beverages; agricultural machinery assemblyAgriculture: Rice, millet, sorghum, peanuts; cattle

Ghana

Population: 22,019,000Capital: Accra Region: West Africa Language: English, Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, GaReligion: Christian, indigenous beliefs, MuslimIndustry: Mining, lumber, light manufacturing, aluminum Agriculture: Cacao, rice, coffee, cassava (tapioca); timber

Kenya

Population: 33,830,000Capital: Nairobi Region: East Africa Language: English, Kiswahili, numerous indigenous languagesReligion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, indigenous beliefs, MuslimIndustry: consumer goods (plastic, furniture), agricultural processing; oil refiningAgriculture: Tea, coffee, corn, wheat; dairy products

Lesotho

Population: 1,804,000Capital: MaseruRegion: Southern Africa (Inside the country of South Africa) Language: English, Sesotho, Zulu, XhosaReligion: Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Food, beverages, textiles, apparel assembly, handicraftsAgriculture: Corn, wheat, pulses, sorghum; livestock

Liberia

Population: 3,283,000Capital: MonroviaRegion: West Africa Language: English, 20 ethnic languagesReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, MuslimIndustry: Rubber, palm oil, timber, diamonds Agriculture: Rubber, coffee, cacao, rice; sheep; timber

Libya

Population: 5,766,000Capital: Tripoli Region: North Africa Language: Arabic, Italian, EnglishReligion: Sunni MuslimIndustry: Oil, food processing, textiles, handicrafts, cementAgriculture: Wheat, barley, olives, dates; cattle

Madagascar

Population: 17,308,000Capital: Antananarivo Region: Off the East Coast of Africa (Indian Ocean)Language: French, MalagasyReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, MuslimIndustry: Meat processing, soap, breweries, tanneriesAgriculture: Coffee, vanilla, sugarcane, cloves; livestock products

Malawi

Population: 12,341,000Capital: Lilongwe Region: Central Africa Language: English, ChichewaReligion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, MuslimIndustry: Tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill productsAgriculture: Tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, tea; groundnuts; cattle

Mali

Population: 13,518,000Capital: Bamako Region: North AfricaLanguage: French, Bambara, numerous African languagesReligion: Muslim, Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Food processing; construction; phosphate and gold miningAgriculture: Cotton, millet, rice, corn; cattle

Mauritania

Population: 3,069,000Capital: NouakchottRegion: West AfricaLanguage: Hassaniya Arabic, Wolof, Pulaar, Soninke, FrenchReligion: MuslimIndustry: Fish processing, iron ore, gypsumAgriculture: dates, millet, sorghum, rice; cattle

Mauritius

Population: 1,243,000Capital: Port LouisRegion: Off the East Coast of Africa (India Ocean) Language: English, French, Creole, Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, BhojpuriReligion: Hindu, Christian, Muslim, ProtestantIndustry: Food processing, textiles, clothing, chemicals, metal products Agriculture: Sugarcane, tea, corn, potatoes, bananas; cattle; fish

Morocco

Population: 30,704,000Capital: Rabat Region: North Africa Language: Arabic, Berber dialects, FrenchReligion: MuslimIndustry: Phosphate mining, food processing, leather goods, textiles Agriculture: Barley, wheat, citrus, wine; livestock

Mozambique

Population: 19,420,000Capital: Maputo Region: Southern Africa Language: Portuguese, indigenous dialectsReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, MuslimIndustry: Food and beverages, chemicals, aluminum, oil products, textilesAgriculture: Cotton, cashews, sugarcane, tea; beef

Namibia

Population: 2,031,000Capital: Windhoek Region: Southern Africa Language: English, Afrikaans, German, indigenous languagesReligion: Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Meatpacking, fish processing, dairy products, mining (diamonds, lead, zinc)Agriculture: Millet, sorghum, peanuts; livestock; fish

Niger

Population: 13,957,000Capital: NiameyRegion: North Africa Language: French, Hausa, DjermaReligion: Muslim, indigenous beliefs, ChristianIndustry: Uranium mining, cement, brick, textilesAgriculture: Cowpeas, cotton, peanuts, millet; cattle

Nigeria

Population: 131,530,000Capital: Abuja Region: West Africa Language: English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, FulaniReligion: Muslim, Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Crude oil, coal, tin, columbite, palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood, textilesAgriculture: Cacao, peanuts, palm oil, corn; cattle; timber; fish

Rwanda

Population: 8,722,000Capital: Kigali Region: Central Africa Language: Kinyarwanda, French, English, KiswahiliReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Adventist, Muslim Industry: Cement, agricultural products, beverages, soap Agriculture: Coffee, tea, pyrethrum, bananas; livestock

Sao Tome and Principe

Population: 153,000Capital: São ToméRegion: Off the West Coast of Africa (Atlantic Ocean) Language: PortugueseReligion: Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Protestant, Seventh-Day Adventist Industry: Light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish processing, timberAgriculture: Cacao, coconuts, palm kernels, copra; poultry; fish

Senegal

Population: 11,658,000Capital: DakarRegion: West Africa Language: French, Wolof, Pulaar, Diola, Jola, MandinkaReligion: Muslim, ChristianIndustry: Agricultural and fish processing, phosphate mining, fertilizer production, oil refiningAgriculture: Peanuts, millet, corn, sorghum; cattle; fish

Seychelles

Population: 81,000Capital: VictoriaRegion: Off the East Coast of Africa (Indian Ocean)Language: English, French, CreoleReligion: Roman Catholic, Anglican Industry: Fishing, tourism, coconuts, vanilla, ropeAgriculture: Coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes; chickens; tuna fish

Sierra Leone

Population: 5,525,000Capital: FreetownRegion: West Africa Language: English, Mende, Temne, KrioReligion: Muslim, indigenous beliefs, ChristianIndustry: diamonds; small-scale manufacturing (beverages, textiles); oil refiningAgriculture: Rice, coffee, cacao, palm kernels; poultry; fish

Somalia

Population: 8,592,000Capital: Mogadishu Region: East AfricaLanguage: Somali, Arabic, Italian, EnglishReligion: Sunni MuslimIndustry: light industries, sugar refining, textiles Agriculture: Bananas, sorghum, corn, coconuts; cattle; fish

South Africa

Population: 46,923,000Capital: Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial), Cape Town (legislative) Region: Southern Africa Language: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, ZuluReligion: Christian, indigenous beliefs, Muslim, HinduIndustry: platinum, gold, chromium, automobile assembly, metalworking, machineryAgriculture: Corn, wheat, sugarcane, fruits; beef

South Sudan

Population: 8,260,490 Capital: Juba Region: Central Africa Language: English, Arabic, Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, ShillukReligion: Animist, ChristianIndustry: (Country was created in 2011, no current major industries)

Sudan

Population: 36,787,012Capital: Khartoum Region: Central Africa Language: Arabic, Nubian, Ta Bedawie, many local dialectsReligion: Sunni Muslim, indigenous beliefs, ChristianIndustry: Oil, cotton, textiles, cement, sugar, soap, shoes, oil refining Agriculture: Cotton, peanuts, sorghum, millet, wheat; sheep

Swaziland

Population: 1,138,000Capital: Mbabane (administrative), Lobamba (legislative and royal)Region: Southern Africa Language: English, siSwatiReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Roman Catholic, Muslim Industry: coal, wood, sugar, beveragesAgriculture: Sugarcane, cotton, corn, tobacco; cattle

Tanzania

Population: 36,481,000Capital: Dar es Salaam (administrative), Dodoma (legislative) Region: East Africa Language: Kiswahili, Kiungujo, English, Arabic, many local languagesReligion: Christian, Muslim, indigenous beliefsIndustry: sugar, beer, cigarettes, twine, diamond and gold mining, oil refiningAgriculture: Coffee, sisal, tea, cotton; cattle

Togo

Population: 6,145,000Capital: Lomé Region: West Africa Language: French, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, DagombaReligion: Indigenous beliefs, Christian, MuslimIndustry: Phosphate mining, agricultural processing, cement, handicraftsAgriculture: Coffee, cacao, cotton, yams; livestock; fish

Tunisia

Population: 10,043,000Capital: Tunis Region: North AfricaLanguage: Arabic, FrenchReligion: MuslimIndustry: Oil, mining, tourism, textiles, shoesAgriculture: Olives, olive oil, grain, dairy products

Uganda

Population: 26,907,000Capital: Kampala Region: Central AfricaLanguage: English, Ganda or Luganda, many local languagesReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous beliefs, MuslimIndustry: Sugar, tobacco, cotton textiles, cementAgriculture: Coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco; beef

Zambia

Population: 11,227,000Capital: LusakaRegion: Southern Africa Language: English, indigenous languagesReligion: Christian, Muslim, HinduIndustry: Copper mining, food, beveragesAgriculture: Corn, sorghum, rice, peanuts; cattle

Zimbabwe

Population: 13,010,000Capital: HarareRegion: Southern Africa Language: English, Shona, SindebeleReligion: Syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs), Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: coal, gold, steel, wood products, cement, chemicals Agriculture: Corn, cotton, tobacco, wheat; cattle

AsiaAfghanistan

Population: 29,929,000Capital: Kabul Region: Middle East Language: Pashtu, Afghan Persian (Dari), Uzbek, Turkmen, 30 minor languagesReligion: Sunni and Shia MuslimIndustry: textiles, soap, furniture, shoes Agriculture: Opium, wheat, fruits, nuts; wool

Armenia

Population: 3,033,000Capital: Yerevan Region: Eurasia Language: Armenian, RussianReligion: Armenian ApostolicIndustry: machine tools, electric motors, tiresAgriculture: grapes, vegetables; livestock

Azerbaijan

Population: 8,388,000Capital: Baku Region: Eurasia Language: Azerbaijani, RussianReligion: Muslim, Russian OrthodoxIndustry: Oil, natural gas, steelAgriculture: Cotton, grain, rice, grapes; cattle

Bahrain

Population: 731,000Capital: ManamaRegion: Middle East Language: Arabic, English, Farsi, UrduReligion: Shiite and Sunni MuslimIndustry: Oil refining, aluminum, offshore banking, ship building, tourismAgriculture: Fruit, vegetables; poultry; shrimp

Bangladesh

Population: 144,233,000Capital: Dhaka Region: South Asia Language: Bangla (Bengali), EnglishReligion: Muslim, HinduIndustry: Cotton textiles, jute, garments Agriculture: Rice, jute, tea, wheat; beef

Bhutan

Population: 970,000Capital: ThimphuRegion: South Asia Language: Dzonkha, Tibetan and Nepali dialectsReligion: Lamaistic Buddhist, HinduIndustry: Cement, wood products, fruits, alcoholic beverages Agriculture: Rice, corn, root crops, citrus; dairy products

Brunei

Population: 363,000Capital: Bandar Seri BegawanRegion: Southeast Asia Language: Malay, English, ChineseReligion: Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Oil refining, natural gasAgriculture: Rice, vegetables, fruits; chickens

Cambodia

Population: 13,329,000Capital: Phnom Penh Region: Southeast Asia Language: Khmer, French, EnglishReligion: Theravada BuddhistIndustry: Tourism, garments, rice milling, fishing, wood Agriculture: Rice, rubber, corn, vegetables

China

Population: 1,303,701,000Capital: Beijing Region: East Asia Language: Chinese (Mandarin), Cantonese, other dialects and minority languagesReligion: Taoist, Buddhist, MuslimIndustry: Iron and steel, coal, machine building, armaments, textiles and apparel, petroleum, cementAgriculture: Rice, wheat, potatoes, sorghum; pork; fish

Georgia

Population: 4,501,000Capital: T'bilisi Region: Eurasia Language: Georgian, Russian, Armenian, AzeriReligion: Georgian Orthodox, Muslim, Russian OrthodoxIndustry: Steel, aircraft, machine tools, electrical appliances, miningAgriculture: Citrus, grapes, tea, hazelnuts; livestock

India

Population: 1,103,596,000Capital: New Delhi Region: South Asia Language: Hindi, English, 14 other official languagesReligion: Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, ParsiIndustry: Textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, miningAgriculture: Rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton; cattle; fish

Indonesia

Population: 221,932,000Capital: JakartaRegion: Southeast Asia (Pacific Ocean) Language: Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch, Javanese, and other local dialectsReligion: Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Hindu, BuddhistIndustry: Oil, natural gas; textiles, apparel, mining, cement, fertilizersAgriculture: Rice, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, rubber; poultry

Iran

Population: 69,515,000Capital: TehranRegion: Middle East Language: Persian, Turkic, Kurdish, various local dialectsReligion: Shiite and Sunni MuslimIndustry: Oil, petrochemicals, textiles, cement and other construction materialsAgriculture: Wheat, rice, other grains, sugar beets; dairy products; caviar

Iraq

Population: 27,499,638Capital: BaghdadRegion: Middle East Language: Arabic, Kurdish, Turkoman, Assyrian, ArmenianReligion: Shiite and Sunni Muslim, ChristianIndustry: Oil, chemicals, textiles, construction materialsAgriculture: Wheat, barley, rice, vegetables; cattle

Israel

Population: 7,105,000Capital: JerusalemRegion: Middle East Language: Hebrew, Arabic, EnglishReligion: Jewish, Muslim, ChristianIndustry: High-technology projects, wood and paper products, potash and phosphates, foodAgriculture: citrus fruits, vegetables, cotton; beef

Japan

Population: 127,728,000Capital: Tokyo Region: East Asia Language: JapaneseReligion: Shinto, BuddhistIndustry: Motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metalsAgriculture: Rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit; pork; fish

Jordan

Population: 5,795,000Capital: Amman Region: Middle East Language: Arabic, EnglishReligion: Sunni Muslim, ChristianIndustry: Phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, potashAgriculture: Wheat, barley, citrus, tomatoes; sheep

Kazakhstan

Population: 15,079,000Capital: Astana Region: West Asia Language: Kazakh (Qazaq), RussianReligion: Muslim, Russian OrthodoxIndustry: Oil, coal, iron ore, manganese, chromite, lead, zinc, copper, titaniumAgriculture: Grain, cotton; livestock

Kuwait

Population: 2,589,000Capital: Kuwait City Region: Middle East Language: Arabic, EnglishReligion: Sunni and Shiite Muslim, Christian, Hindu, ParsiIndustry: Oil, petrochemicals, desalination, food processingAgriculture: Practically no crops; fish

Kyrgyzstan

Population: 5,172,000Capital: Bishkek Region: West Asia Language: Kyrgyz, RussianReligion: Muslim, Russian OrthodoxIndustry: Small machinery, textiles, food processing, cement, shoes, lumberAgriculture: Tobacco, cotton, potatoes, vegetables; sheep

Laos

Population: 5,924,000Capital: Vientiane Region: Southeast Asia Language: Lao, French, English, various ethnic languagesReligion: Buddhist, AnimistIndustry: Tin and gypsum mining, timber, electric power, agricultural processingAgriculture: Sweet potatoes, vegetables, corn, coffee; water buffalo

Lebanon

Population: 3,779,000Capital: Beirut Region: Middle East Language: Arabic, French, English, ArmenianReligion: Muslim, ChristianIndustry: Banking, food processing, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical productsAgriculture: Citrus, grapes, tomatoes, apples; sheep

Malaysia

Population: 26,121,000Capital: Kuala Lumpur Region: Southeast Asia Language: Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese dialects, other regional dialects and indigenous languagesReligion: Muslim, Buddhist, Daoist, Hindu, Christian, Sikh, ShamanistIndustry: light manufacturing, timber, oil Agriculture: Rubber, palm oil, cacao, rice

Maldives

Population: 294,000Capital: MaleRegion: Indian Ocean (Off the southern coast of Sri Lanka)Language: Maldivian Dhivehi, (dialect of Sinhala), EnglishReligion: Sunni MuslimIndustry: Fish processing, tourism, shipping, ship buildingAgriculture: Coconuts, corn, sweet potatoes; fish

Mongolia

Population: 2,646,000Capital: Ulaanbaatar Region: Central AsiaLanguage: Khalkha Mongol, Turkic, RussianReligion: Tibetan Buddhist, LamaismIndustry: Construction materials, mining, oil, food and beverages, animal productsAgriculture: Wheat, barley, potatoes, forage crops; sheep

Myanmar (Burma)

Population: 50,519,000Capital: Nay Pyi TawRegion: Southeast Asia Language: Burmese, minor languagesReligion: BuddhistIndustry: Agricultural processing; apparel; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron, gems, jadeAgriculture: Rice, pulses, beans, sesame; hardwood (teak); fish

Nepal

Population: 25,371,000Capital: Kathmandu Region: South Asia Language: Nepali, English, many other languages and dialectsReligion: Hindu, Buddhist, MuslimIndustry: Tourism, carpets, textiles; cigarettes; cement and brick productionAgriculture: Rice, corn, wheat, jute, sugarcane; milk

North Korea

Population: 22,912,000Capital: Pyongyang Region: East Asia Language: KoreanReligion: Buddhism, ConfucianismIndustry: Military products, machine building, electric power, chemicals, miningAgriculture: Rice, corn, potatoes, soybeans; cattle

Oman

Population: 2,436,000Capital: Muscat Region: Middle East Language: Arabic, English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialectsReligion: Ibadhi Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Shiite Muslim, HinduIndustry: Oil, natural gas, constructionAgriculture: Dates, limes, bananas, alfalfa; camels; fish

Pakistan

Population: 162,420,000Capital: Islamabad Region: South Asia Language: Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Pashtu, Urdu, EnglishReligion: Sunni and Shiite Muslim, Christian, HinduIndustry: Textiles and apparel, food processing, beverages, construction materialsAgriculture: Cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane; milk

Philippines

Population: 84,765,000Capital: Manila Region: Southeast Asia (Pacific Ocean) Language: Filipino (based on Tagalog), English, and 8 major dialectsReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, BuddhistIndustry: Textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood productsAgriculture: Rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane; pork; fish

Qatar

Population: 768,000Capital: Doha Region: Middle EastLanguage: Arabic, EnglishReligion: MuslimIndustry: Oil, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cementAgriculture: Fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish

Russia

Population: 143,025,000Capital: Moscow Region: Eurasia Language: RussianReligion: Russian Orthodox, MuslimIndustry: Mining, machine building, shipbuilding, transportation equipment, communications equipmentAgriculture: Grain, sugar beets, sunflower seed, vegetables; beef

Saudi Arabia

Population: 24,573,000Capital: Riyadh Region: Middle EastLanguage: ArabicReligion: MuslimIndustry: Oil, petrochemicals, cementAgriculture: Wheat, barley, tomatoes, melons; mutton

Singapore

Population: 4,296,000Capital: SingaporeRegion: Southeast Asia Language: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, EnglishReligion: Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, ConfucianismIndustry: Electronics, chemicals, financial services, oil drilling equipment, oil refiningAgriculture: Rubber, copra, fruit, orchids; poultry

South Korea

Population: 48,294,000Capital: Seoul Region: East AsiaLanguage: Korean, English Religion: Christian, BuddhistIndustry: Electronics, automobile production, chemicals, shipbuilding, steel, textilesAgriculture: Rice, root crops, barley, vegetables; cattle; fish

Sri Lanka

Population: 19,722,000Capital: Colombo Region: South Asia Language: Sinhala, Tamil, EnglishReligion: Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, MuslimIndustry: Rubber processing, tea, coconuts; clothing, cementAgriculture: Rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses; milk

Syria

Population: 18,389,000Capital: Damascus Region: Middle East Language: Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic, Circassian, French, EnglishReligion: Sunni, Alawite, Druze and other Muslim sects, ChristianIndustry: Oil, textiles, food processing, beveragesAgriculture: Wheat, barley, cotton, lentils; beef

Tajikistan

Population: 6,813,000Capital: Dushanbe Region: West Asia Language: Tajik, RussianReligion: Sunni and Shiite MuslimIndustry: Aluminum, zinc, lead, chemicals and fertilizersAgriculture: Cotton, grain, fruits, grapes, vegetables; cattle, sheep, goats

Thailand

Population: 65,002,000Capital: Bangkok Region: Southeast Asia Language: Thai, English, ethnic and regional dialectsReligion: Buddhist, MuslimIndustry: Tourism, textiles and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cementAgriculture: Rice, cassava (tapioca), rubber, corn

Timor-Leste (East Timor)

Population: 947,000Capital: Dili Region: Southeast Asia (Pacific Ocean)Language: Tetum, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia, EnglishReligion: Christian (mostly Roman Catholic)Industry: Printing, soap manufacturing, handicrafts, woven clothAgriculture: Coffee, rice, maize, cassava

Turkey

Population: 72,907,000Capital: Ankara Region: West Asia Language: Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, GreekReligion: Muslim (mostly Sunni)Industry: Textiles, food processing, autos, mining, steel, oilAgriculture: Tobacco, cotton, grain, olives; livestock

Turkmenistan

Population: 5,240,000Capital: Ashgabat Region: West AsiaLanguage: Turkmen, Russian, UzbekReligion: Muslim, Eastern OrthodoxIndustry: Natural gas, oil, petroleum products, textilesAgriculture: Cotton, grain; livestock

United Arab Emirates

Population: 4,618,000Capital: Abu Dhabi Region: Middle EastLanguage: Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi, UrduReligion: Sunni and Shiite Muslim, Christian, HinduIndustry: Oil, fishing, petrochemicals, construction materialsAgriculture: Dates, vegetables, watermelons; poultry; fish

Uzbekistan

Population: 26,444,000Capital: Tashkent Region: West Asia Language: Uzbek, Russian, TajikReligion: Muslim, Eastern OrthodoxIndustry: Textiles, food processing, machine building, metallurgy, natural gasAgriculture: Cotton, vegetables, fruits, grain; livestock

Vietnam

Population: 83,305,000Capital: Hanoi Region: Southeast AsiaLanguage: Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, Khmer, local languagesReligion: Buddhist, Hoa Hao, Cao Dai, Christian, indigenous beliefs, MuslimIndustry: Food processing, garments, shoes, machine-buildingAgriculture: Paddy rice, corn, potatoes, rubber; poultry; fish

Yemen

Population: 20,727,000Capital: SanaaRegion: Middle EastLanguage: ArabicReligion: Sunni and Shiite MuslimIndustry: oil, cotton textiles and leather goodsAgriculture: Grain, fruits, vegetables, pulses; dairy products; fish

Australia and Oceania

*All countries are located in the Pacific Ocean*

Australia

Population: 20,351,000Capital: Canberra Language: English, native languagesReligion: Protestant, Roman CatholicIndustry: Mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steelAgriculture: Wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits; cattle

Fiji Islands

Population: 842,000Capital: Suva Language: English, Fijian, HindustaniReligion: Christian, Hindu, MuslimIndustry: Tourism, sugar, clothing, copraAgriculture: Sugarcane, coconuts, cassava (tapioca), rice; cattle; fish

Kiribati

Population: 92,000Capital: Tarawa Language: English, I-KiribatiReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Fishing, handicraftsAgriculture: Copra, taro, breadfruit, sweet potatoes; fish

Marshall Islands

Population: 59,000Capital: Majuro Language: English, Marshallese, JapaneseReligion: Christian (mostly Protestant)Industry: Copra, fish, tourism, handicrafts, wood, pearlsAgriculture: Coconuts, tomatoes, melons, taro; pigs

Micronesia

Population: 108,000Capital: Palikir Language: English, Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosraean, UlithianReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Tourism, construction, fish processing, aquaculture, handicrafts, wood, and pearlsAgriculture: Black pepper, tropical fruits and vegetables, coconuts, cassava (tapioca); pigs

Nauru

Population: 13,000Capital: Yaren Language: Nauruan, EnglishReligion: Protestant, Roman CatholicIndustry: Phosphate mining, offshore bankingAgriculture: Coconuts

New Zealand

Population: 4,107,000Capital: Wellington Language: English, MaoriReligion: Protestant, Roman CatholicIndustry: Food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machineryAgriculture: Wheat, barley, potatoes; wool; fish

Palau

Population: 21,000Capital: MelekeokLanguage: English, Palauan, Japanese, 3 additional local languagesReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Modekngei (indigenous)Industry: Tourism, handirafts, construction, apparel Agriculture: Coconuts, copra, cassava (tapioca), sweet potatoes

Papua New Guinea

Population: 5,887,000Capital: Port Moresby Language: 715 indigenous languagesReligion: Protestant, indigenous beliefs, Roman CatholicIndustry: Copra, palm oil processing, woodAgriculture: Coffee, cacao, coconuts, palm; poultry

Samoa

Population: 188,000Capital: Apia Language: Samoan, EnglishReligion: ChristianIndustry: Food processing, building materials, auto partsAgriculture: Coconuts, bananas, taro, yams

Solomon Islands

Population: 472,000Capital: Honiara Language: Melanesian pidgin, 120 indigenous languages, EnglishReligion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Fish (tuna), mining, timberAgriculture: Cacao, coconuts, palm kernels, rice; cattle; timber; fish

Tonga

Population: 102,000Capital: Nuku'alofa Language: Tongan, EnglishReligion: ChristianIndustry: Tourism, fishingAgriculture: Squash, coconuts, copra, bananas; fish

Tuvalu

Population: 10,000Capital: Funafuti Language: Tuvaluan, English, SamoanReligion: Church of Tuvalu (Congregationalist), Seventh-Day Adventist, Baha'iIndustry: Fishing, tourism, copraAgriculture: Coconuts; fish

Vanuatu

Population: 218,000Capital: Port-Vila Language: English, French, more than 100 local languagesReligion: Protestant, Catholic, indigenous beliefsIndustry: Food processing, wood processingAgriculture: Copra, coconuts, cacao, coffee; fish

Europe

Albania

Population: 3,170,000Capital: Tirana Region: Eastern EuropeLanguage: Albanian, GreekReligion: Muslim, Albanian Orthodox, Roman CatholicIndustry: Food processing, textiles and clothing; lumber, oilAgriculture: Wheat, corn, potatoes, vegetables; meat

Andorra

Population: 74,000Capital: Andorra la Vella Region: Western Europe Language: Catalan, French, Castilian (Spanish)Religion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, timber, bankingAgriculture: Rye, wheat, barley, oats; sheep, cattle

Austria

Population: 8,151,000Capital: Vienna Region: Western Europe Language: GermanReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Construction, machinery, vehicles and parts, foodAgriculture: Grains, potatoes, sugar beets, wine; dairy products; lumber

Belarus

Population: 9,776,000Capital: MinskRegion: Eastern Europe Language: Belarusian, RussianReligion: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, MuslimIndustry: Metal-cutting machine tools, construction equipment Agriculture: Grain, potatoes, vegetables, sugar beets; beef

Belgium

Population: 10,458,000Capital: Brussels Region: Western EuropeLanguage: Dutch, French, GermanReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, food and beverages, chemicalsAgriculture: Sugar beets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grain; beef

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Population: 3,840,000Capital: Sarajevo Region: Eastern Europe Language: Croatian, Serbian, BosnianReligion: Muslim, Orthodox, Roman CatholicIndustry: Steel, coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, manganese, bauxite, vehicle assemblyAgriculture: Wheat, corn, fruits, vegetables; livestock

Bulgaria

Population: 7,741,000Capital: SofiaRegion: Southern Europe Language: BulgarianReligion: Bulgarian Orthodox, MuslimIndustry: Electricity, gas and water; food, beveragesAgriculture: Vegetables, fruits, tobacco; livestock

Croatia

Population: 4,438,000Capital: Zagreb Region: Eastern Europe Language: CroatianReligion: Roman Catholic, OrthodoxIndustry: Chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronicsAgriculture: Wheat, corn, sugar beets, sunflower seed; livestock

Cyprus

Population: 1,072,000Capital: NicosiaRegion: Southern Europe (Mediterranean) Language: Greek, Turkish, EnglishReligion: Greek Orthodox, MuslimIndustry: Tourism, food and beverage processing, cement and gypsum production, ship repairAgriculture: Citrus, vegetables, barley, grapes, olives, poultry, dairy

Czech Republic

Population: 10,212,000Capital: PragueRegion: Western EuropeLanguage: CzechReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Metallurgy, machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, glass, armamentsAgriculture: Wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, hops; pigs

Denmark

Population: 5,418,000Capital: Copenhagen Region: Western Europe Language: Danish, Faroese, GreenlandicReligion: Evangelical LutheranIndustry: Food processing, machinery and equipment, textiles and clothing, chemical productsAgriculture: Barley, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets; pork; fish

Estonia

Population: 1,345,000Capital: Tallinn Region: Eastern Europe Language: Estonian, RussianReligion: Evangelical Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Eastern OrthodoxIndustry: Engineering, electronics, wood products, textilesAgriculture: Potatoes, vegetables; livestock and dairy products; fish

Finland

Population: 5,246,000Capital: HelsinkiRegion: Northern EuropeLanguage: Finnish, SwedishReligion: Evangelical LutheranIndustry: Metal products, electronics, shipbuilding, paper, copper Agriculture: Barley, wheat, sugar beets, potatoes; dairy cattle; fish

France

Population: 60,742,000Capital: ParisRegion: Western Europe Language: FrenchReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Machinery, chemicals, automobiles, metallurgy, aircraft, electronics, textileAgriculture: Wheat, cereals, sugar beets, potatoes; beef; fish

Germany

Population: 82,490,000Capital: BerlinRegion: Western Europe Language: GermanReligion: Protestant, Roman CatholicIndustry: Iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronicsAgriculture: Potatoes, wheat, barley, sugar beets; cattle

Greece

Population: 11,100,000Capital: AthensRegion: Southern Europe Language: GreekReligion: Greek OrthodoxIndustry: Tourism, food and tobacco processing, textiles, chemicalsAgriculture: Wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets; beef

Hungary

Population: 10,086,000Capital: BudapestRegion: Eastern Europe Language: HungarianReligion: Roman Catholic, Calvinist, LutheranIndustry: Mining, metallurgy, construction materials, processed foods, textiles, chemicalsAgriculture: Wheat, corn, sunflower seed, potatoes, sugar beets; pigs

Iceland

Population: 295,000Capital: Reykjavík Region: Northern Europe (Atlantic Ocean) Language: Icelandic, English, Nordic languages, GermanReligion: Evangelical LutheranIndustry: Fish processing, aluminum, smelting, ferrosilicon production, geothermal powerAgriculture: Potatoes, green vegetables, chicken, pork; fish

Ireland

Population: 4,125,000Capital: Dublin Region: Western Europe (Atlantic Ocean) Language: English, IrishReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Food products, brewing, textiles, clothing, chemicals, pharmaceuticalsAgriculture: Turnips, barley, potatoes, sugar beets; beef

Italy

Population: 58,742,000Capital: Rome Region: Southern EuropeLanguage: Italian, German, French, SloveneReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicalsAgriculture: Fruits, vegetables, grapes, potatoes; beef; fish

Kosovo

Population: 2,000,000Capital: PrishtinaRegion: Southern Europe Language: Albanian, Serbian, regional languagesReligion: Muslim, Orthodox ChristianIndustry: oil, food & stuff, machinery, electrical equipment, scrap metals, mining, plastics, woodAgriculture: potatoes, berries, wheat, corn, wine, beef

Latvia

Population: 2,300,000Capital: Riga Region: Eastern EuropeLanguage: Latvian, Lithuanian, RussianReligion: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian OrthodoxIndustry: Buses, vans, street and railroad cars, synthetic fibersAgriculture: Grain, sugar beets, potatoes, vegetables; beef; fish

Liechtenstein

Population: 35,000Capital: Vaduz Region: Central Europe Language: German, Alemannic dialectReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Electronics, metal manufacturing, dental products, ceramics, pharmaceuticalsAgriculture: Wheat, barley, corn, potatoes; livestock

Lithuania

Population: 3,415,000Capital: Vilnius Region: Eastern Europe Language: Lithuanian, Polish, RussianReligion: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, ProtestantIndustry: Metal-cutting machine tools, electric motors, televisions, refrigerators and freezersAgriculture: Grain, potatoes, sugar beets, flax; beef; fish

Luxembourg

Population: 457,000Capital: Luxembourg Area: Western Europe Language: Luxembourgish, German, FrenchReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Banking, iron and steel, food processing, chemicalsAgriculture: Barley, oats, potatoes, wheat; livestock products

Macedonia

Population: 2,039,000Capital: SkopjeRegion: Southern Europe Language: Macedonian, Albanian, TurkishReligion: Macedonian Orthodox, MuslimIndustry: Coal, metallic chromium, lead, zinc, ferronickel, textilesAgriculture: Rice, tobacco, wheat, corn; beef

Malta

Population: 405,000Capital: Valletta Region: Southern Europe (Mediterranean)Language: Maltese, EnglishReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, electronics, ship building and repairAgriculture: Potatoes, cauliflower, grapes, wheat; pork

Moldova

Population: 4,206,000Capital: Chisinau Region: Eastern Europe Language: Moldovan, Russian, GagauzReligion: Eastern OrthodoxIndustry: Food processing, agricultural machinery, foundry equipment, refrigerators and freezersAgriculture: Vegetables, fruits, wine, grain; beef

Monaco

Population: 33,000Capital: MonacoRegion: Southern Europe Language: French, English, Italian, MonegasqueReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, banking, construction, small-scale industrial and consumer productsAgriculture: NA

Montenegro

Population: 650,000Capital: PodgoricaRegion: Eastern Europe Language: Montenegrin, Serbian, AlbanianReligion: Orthodox, Muslim, Roman CatholicIndustry: steelmaking, agricultural processing, consumer goods, tourism Agriculture: tobacco, potatoes, citrus fruits, olives, grapes; sheep

 

Netherlands

Population: 16,296,000Capital: Amsterdam Region: Western Europe Language: Dutch, FrisianReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, MuslimIndustry: metal and engineering products, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicalsAgriculture: Agro-industries, Grains, potatoes, sugar beets, fruits; livestock

Norway

Population: 4,620,000Capital: OsloRegion: Northern EuropeLanguage: NorwegianReligion: Evangelical LutheranIndustry: Oil, food processing, shipbuilding, pulp and paper productsAgriculture: Barley, wheat, potatoes; pork; fish

Poland

Population: 38,163,000Capital: Warsaw Region: Eastern Europe Language: PolishReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuildingAgriculture: Potatoes, fruits, vegetables, wheat; poultry

Portugal

Population: 10,576,000Capital: Lisbon Region: Western Europe Language: Portuguese, MirandeseReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Textiles and footwear; wood pulp, paper, and cork; metalworkingAgriculture: Grain, potatoes, olives, grapes; sheep

Romania

Population: 21,612,000Capital: Bucharest Region: Eastern Europe Language: Romanian, Hungarian, GermanReligion: Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, CatholicIndustry: Textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, mining, timberAgriculture: Wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets; eggs

San Marino

Population: 30,000Capital: San Marino Region: Southern Europe Language: ItalianReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, banking, textiles, electronicsAgriculture: Wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle

Serbia

Population: 7,498,000Capital: Belgrade Region: Southern EuropeLanguage: SerbianReligion: Orthodox, MuslimIndustry: Machine building, metallurgy, mining, consumer goodsAgriculture: Cereals, fruits, vegetables, tobacco; cattle

Slovakia

Population: 5,382,000Capital: BratislavaRegion: Western Europe Language: Slovak, HungarianReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Metal and metal products, food and beverages, electricity, gasAgriculture: Grains, potatoes, sugar beets, hops; pigs; forest products

Slovenia

Population: 1,998,000Capital: Ljubljana Region: Eastern Europe Language: SloveneReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Ferrous metallurgy and aluminum products, lead and zinc smelting, electronics, trucksAgriculture: Potatoes, hops, wheat, sugar beets; cattle

Spain

Population: 43,484,000Capital: Madrid Region: Western Europe Language: Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Galician, BasqueReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Textiles and apparel, food and beverages, metals and metal manufactures, chemicalsAgriculture: Grain, vegetables, olives, wine grapes; beef; fish

Sweden

Population: 9,029,000Capital: Stockholm Region: Northern Europe Language: SwedishReligion: Lutheran, Roman CatholicIndustry: Iron and steel, precision equipment, wood pulp and paper products, processed foodsAgriculture: Barley, wheat, sugar beets; meat

Switzerland

Population: 7,446,000Capital: Bern Region: Western Europe Language: German, French, Italian, RomanshReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Machinery, chemicals, watches, textiles, precision instrumentsAgriculture: Grains, fruits and vegetables; meat

Ukraine

Population: 47,110,000Capital: KievRegion: Eastern EuropeLanguage: Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Polish, HungarianReligion: Ukrainian Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic, Protestant, JewishIndustry: Coal, electric power, ferrous and nonferrous metals, machinery and transport equipmentAgriculture: Grain, sugar beets, sunflower seed; beef

United Kingdom

Population: 60,068,000Capital: London; 7,615,000Region: Western Europe Language: English, Welsh, Scottish form of GaelicReligion: Anglican, Roman Catholic, other Protestant, MuslimIndustry: Machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuildingAgriculture: Cereals, oilseed, potatoes, vegetables; cattle; fish

Vatican City

Population: 798Capital: Vatican CityRegion: Western Europe Language: Italian, Latin, FrenchReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; worldwide banking and financial activities

North AmericaAntigua and Barbuda

Population: 80,000Capital: St. John's Region: Caribbean Language: English, local dialectsReligion: Anglican, other Protestant, Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, construction, light manufacturingAgriculture: Cotton, fruits, vegetables, bananas; livestock

Bahamas

Population: 319,000Capital: Nassau Region: Caribbean Language: English, CreoleReligion: Baptist, Anglican, Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, banking, e-commerce, cement, oil refining Agriculture: Citrus, vegetables; poultry

Barbados

Population: 258,000Capital: BridgetownRegion: CaribbeanLanguage: EnglishReligion: Protestant, Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, sugar, light manufacturing, component assembly for exportAgriculture: Sugarcane, vegetables, cotton

Belize

Population: 292,000Capital: BelmopanRegion: Central AmericaLanguage: English, Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna, CreoleReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Garment production, food processing, tourism, constructionAgriculture: Bananas, coca, citrus, sugar; fish; lumber

Canada

Population: 32,225,000Capital: Ottawa Region: North AmericaLanguage: English, FrenchReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food productsAgriculture: Wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco; dairy products; forest products; fish

Costa Rica

Population: 4,331,000Capital: San José Region: Central AmericaLanguage: Spanish, EnglishReligion: Roman Catholic, EvangelicalIndustry: Microprocessors, food processing, textiles and clothing, construction materialsAgriculture: Coffee, pineapples, bananas, sugar; beef; timber

Cuba

Population: 11,275,000Capital: HavanaRegion: CaribbeanLanguage: SpanishReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, SanteriaIndustry: Sugar, petroleum, tobacco, chemicalsAgriculture: Sugar, tobacco, citrus, coffee; livestock

Dominica

Population: 70,000Capital: Roseau Region: CaribbeanLanguage: English, French patoisReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Soap, coconut oil, tourism, copraAgriculture: Bananas, citrus, mangoes, root crops

Dominican Republic

Population: 8,862,000Capital: Santo DomingoRegion: CaribbeanLanguage: SpanishReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Tourism, sugar processing, gold mining, textilesAgriculture: Sugarcane, coffee, cotton, cacao; cattle

El Salvador

Population: 6,881,000Capital: San SalvadorRegion: Central AmericaLanguage: Spanish, NahuaReligion: Roman Catholic, EvangelicalIndustry: Food processing, beverages, petroleum, chemicalsAgriculture: Coffee, sugar, corn, rice; shrimp; beef

Grenada

Population: 101,000Capital: St. George's Region: CaribbeanLanguage: English, French patoisReligion: Roman Catholic, Anglican, other ProtestantIndustry: Food and beverages, textiles, light assembly operations, tourism.Agriculture: Bananas, cacao, nutmeg, mace

Guatemala

Population: 12,701,000Capital: Guatemala City Region: Central AmericaLanguage: Spanish, Amerindian languagesReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefsIndustry: Sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicalsAgriculture: Sugarcane, corn, bananas, coffee; cattle

Haiti

Population: 8,288,000Capital: Port-au-PrinceRegion: Caribbean Language: French, CreoleReligion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, VoodooIndustry: Sugar refining, flour milling, textiles, cementAgriculture: Coffee, mangoes, sugarcane, rice; wood

Honduras

Population: 7,212,000Capital: TegucigalpaRegion: Central AmericaLanguage: Spanish, Amerindian dialectsReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Sugar, coffee, textiles, clothingAgriculture: Bananas, coffee, citrus; beef; timber; shrimp

Jamaica

Population: 2,666,000Capital: Kingston Region: CaribbeanLanguage: English, patois EnglishReligion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, other spiritual beliefsIndustry: Tourism, bauxite, textiles, food processingAgriculture: Sugarcane, bananas, coffee, citrus; poultry

Mexico

Population: 107,029,000Capital: Mexico City Region: North AmericaLanguage: Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other indigenous languagesReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steelAgriculture: Corn, wheat, soybeans, rice; beef; wood products

Nicaragua

Population: 5,774,000Capital: Managua Region: Central AmericaLanguage: Spanish, English, indigenous languagesReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Food processing, chemicals, machinery and metal products, textilesAgriculture: Coffee, bananas, sugarcane, cotton; beef, veal

Panama

Population: 3,232,000Capital: Panama CityRegion: Central AmericaLanguage: Spanish, EnglishReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Food processing, chemicals, machinery and metal products, textilesAgriculture: Coffee, bananas, sugarcane, cotton; beef, veal

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Population: 48,000Capital: BasseterreRegion: CaribbeanLanguage: EnglishReligion: Anglican, other ProtestantIndustry: Sugar processing, tourism, cotton, saltAgriculture: Sugarcane, rice, yams, vegetables; fish

Saint Lucia

Population: 163,000Capital: CastriesRegion: CaribbeanLanguage: English, French patoisReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Clothing, electronic components, beverages, cardboard Agriculture: Bananas, coconuts, vegetables, citrus

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Population: 111,000Capital: Kingstown Region: Caribbean Language: English, French patoisReligion: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, other ProtestantIndustry: Food processing, cement, furniture, clothing, starchAgriculture: Bananas, coconuts, sweet potatoes, spices; cattle; fish

Trinidad and Tobago

Population: 1,305,000Capital: Port-of-Spain Region: CaribbeanLanguage: English, Hindi, French, SpanishReligion: Roman Catholic, Hindu, Anglican, Muslim, PresbyterianIndustry: Oil, chemicals, tourism, food processingAgriculture: Cacao, sugarcane, rice, citrus; poultry

South AmericaArgentina

Population: 38,592,000Capital: Buenos AiresRegion: Southern South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, English, Italian, German, FrenchReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Food processing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, textilesAgriculture: Sunflower seeds, lemons, soybeans; livestock

Bolivia

Population: 8,922,000Capital: La Paz (administrative), Sucre (constitutional)Region: Central South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, Quechua, AymaraReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Mining, smelting, petroleum, food and beveragesAgriculture: Soybeans, coffee, cocoa, cotton; timber

Brazil

Population: 184,184,000Capital: BrasíliaRegion: Eastern South AmericaLanguage: PortugueseReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron oreAgriculture: Coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice; beef

Chile

Population: 16,136,000Capital: Santiago Region: Western South AmericaLanguage: SpanishReligion: Roman Catholic, ProtestantIndustry: Copper, food & fish processing, iron and steelAgriculture: Wheat, corn, grapes, beans; beef; fish; timber

Colombia

Population: 46,039,000Capital: Bogotá Region: Northern South AmericaLanguage: SpanishReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Textiles, food processing, oil, clothing and footwearAgriculture: Coffee, flowers, bananas, rice; forest products; shrimp

Ecuador

Population: 13,032,000Capital: QuitoRegion: Northern South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, QuechuaReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Petroleum, food processing, textiles, metal workAgriculture: Bananas, coffee, cacao, rice; cattle; balsa wood; fish

Guyana

Population: 751,000Capital: GeorgetownRegion: Northern South AmericaLanguage: English, Amerindian dialects, Creole, Hindi, UrduReligion: Christian, Hindu, MuslimIndustry: Bauxite, sugar, rice milling, timber, textilesAgriculture: Sugar, rice, wheat, vegetable oils; beef; shrimp

Paraguay

Population: 6,158,000Capital: Asunción Region: Central South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, GuaraniReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Sugar, cement, textiles, beveragesAgriculture: Cotton, sugarcane, soybeans, corn; beef; timber

Peru

Population: 27,947,000Capital: LimaRegion: Western South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, Quechua, AymaraReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Mining of metals, oil, fishing, textiles, clothing, food processingAgriculture: Coffee, cotton, sugarcane, rice; poultry; fish

Suriname

Population: 447,000Capital: ParamariboRegion: Northern South AmericaLanguage: Dutch, English, Sranang Tongo (Taki-Taki), Hindustani, JavaneseReligion: Hindu, Protestant (Moravian), Roman Catholic, MuslimIndustry: Bauxite and gold mining, alumina production, oil, lumbering, food processingAgriculture: Paddy rice, bananas, palm kernels; beef; forest products; shrimp

Uruguay

Population: 3,419,000Capital: Montevideo Region: Eastern South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, Portunol, BrazileroReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Food processing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum productsAgriculture: Rice, wheat, corn, barley; livestock; fish

Venezuela

Population: 26,749,000Capital: Caracas Region: Northern South AmericaLanguage: Spanish, indigenous dialectsReligion: Roman CatholicIndustry: Oil, iron ore, construction materials, food processingAgriculture: Corn, sorghum, sugarcane, rice; beef; fish