World leaders

In human geography we continued to discuss countries and their leaders. There is also a test on political geography on Thursday.

Israel:

• Is a parliamentary democracy headed by President Shimon Peres and Prime Minster Binyamin Netanyahu

Shimon Peres:

• Organized Israel's nuclear program
• Minster of foreign affairs
• Won the Nobel peace prize

Binyamin Netanyahu:

• started to advocate international cooperation in fighting terrorism.

Mexico:

• A federal republic headed by President Enrique Pena Pieto

Enrique Pena Pieto:

• "trouble stays away from him"
•  Angelica Rivera was his wife and she is the first lady in Mexico.

Saudi Arabia:

• Is a kingdom ruled by Abdallah bin Abd-Aziz Al Saud, who is king and prime minister.

Abdallah:

• Father of 22 children
• He is worth 21 billion dollars
• Is the commander of the national guard
• He granted women the right to vote and run in the future, which is very uncommon

United Kingdom:

• Is a constitutional monarchy an a common wealth realm, ruled by Prime Minster David Cameron and Queen Elizabeth II

David and Elizabeth:

• Elizabeth became queen on February 6, 1952, and was crowned on June 2, 1953.  Her reign has lasted 60 years - and counting.
• David had his whole life planed out for him, but when his son died he started to think differently
• David is the youngest prime minister

Venezuela:

• Is a federal republic headed by President Nicolas Maduro Moros

Nicolas Maduro Moros:

• Started as a bus driver
• He was introduced to Hugo Chaves, who hated the U.S.