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Title: Arab Spring


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Arab Spring
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Top 10 Arab Countries (Total GDP)
  • 1. Saudi Arabia
  • 2. United Arab Emirates
  • 3. Egypt
  • 4. Libya
  • 5. Algeria
  • 6. Qatar
  • 7. Morocco
  • 8. Kuwait
  • 9. Iraq
  • 10. Sudan

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Demographics of Arab League
  • 22 countries make up the Arab League
  • Religion
  • Main religion is Muslim
  • Takes up 87 of population
  • Second is Christianity
  • Takes up 9 of population
  • Population (in 2007 est.) 340,044,000
  • Size of Area 13,334,000 km2
  • GDP
  • Total (in millions) 2,340,000

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Demographics of Saudi Arabia
  • Population in 2010
  • 27,448,000
  • Population split by Age
  • Under 15 yrs. 29.4
  • 15-64 yrs. 67.6
  • Over 64 yrs. 3
  • GDP
  • Total (in millions) 434,440 Rank 1
  • Per capita 15,062 Rank 7

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Demographics of United Arab Emirates
  • Population in 2010
  • 7,512,000
  • Population split by Age
  • Under 15 yrs. 20.4
  • 15-64 yrs. 78.7
  • Over 64 yrs. 0.9
  • GDP
  • Total (in millions) 239,650 Rank 2
  • Per capita 47,406 Rank 2

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Demographics of Egypt
  • Population in 2008
  • 81,530,000
  • Population split by Age
  • Under 15 yrs. 31.8
  • 15-64 yrs. 63.5
  • Over 64 yrs. 4.7
  • GDP
  • Total (in millions) 216,830 Rank 3
  • Per capita 2,771 Rank 14

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What is Arab Spring?
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Arab Spring
  • Basic Info
  • Name given to the revolutions that started in
    December of 2010
  • Also known as the Arab Revolution
  • Has affected at least 20 of the countries
  • 4 have had their government overthrown
  • 5 have had governmental changes
  • 1 is in civil war

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Map of Arab Spring
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Situation in Saudi Arabia
  • Began in January 21, 2011
  • Current State
  • Protests ongoing
  • Major Changes
  • Women can vote in the 2015 elections
  • They can also be elected into office
  • They can also be nominated for Shura Council

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Situation in United Arab Emirates
  • Current State
  • Has yet to start, but tensions are high
  • Major Changes
  • Petitions have been made, but much has not
    changes
  • Government increased number of surveillance
    cameras to prevent revolt
  • Some citizens have been thrown in jail

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Situation in Egypt
  • Began on January 25, 2011
  • Current State
  • Government was overthrown in February of 2011
  • Major Changes
  • Complete governmental upheaval
  • New leaders
  • New government documents
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