Country Assessment-France

Write a brief paper that will examine the country ( France) in terms of its opportunities and its challenges, paying special attention to issues that would affect business travelers, tourists, businesses in the country and businesses wishing to locate to the country. • The paper needs to be 4 pages. • The paper should be double spaced, MLA 12 font; Times New Roman. At least 6 sources. • The paper should contain the following: 1. Cultural Highlights a. Examples to include: Festivals, Customs, Food 2. Business Etiquette a. Examples to include: Dress, Meeting, Taboos, Gift Giving/Dining 3. Demographics a. Examples to include: Language, Ethnic Groups, Religions 4. Geographical Features a. Examples to include: Rivers, Mountains, Deserts 5. History a. Examples to include: Wars, Colonial Relationships, Historical Figures 6. Political Situation a. Examples to include: Government type, Important Issues, Corruption 7. Economy a. Examples to include: Major Trading Partners, Membership in Trading Blocs, Economic Stability 8. Currency 9. Available useful Natural Resources a. Examples to include: Minerals, Agriculture 10. Available useful Human Resources a. Examples to include: Education, Cheap Labor, Clusters 11. Infrastructure Highlights a. Examples to include: Transportation, Internet, Energy 12. Environmental Concerns, if any a. Examples to include: Deforestation, Pollution, Regulations 13. Human Rights Concerns, if any a. Examples to include: Rights & Freedoms, Detentions & Disappearances, Press Freedom 14. Opinions of Other Countries a. Examples to include: Alliances, Public Opinion, Embargos You may be as expansive as you like on any of the sections, and may decide to limit some sections to very brief mentions, even including them as part of a sentence where appropriate. Remember the page minimum and maximum, and try to give as full of picture as possible of the country.  Research Resources - Here are some resources that may help you in your research • Amnesty International • CIA World Fact Book • Cultural Crossing • Department of State • Freedom House • Heritage Foundation Index of Economic Freedom • Human Rights Watch • IMF World Economic Outlook • Lonely Planet • Kwintessential (good source for business etiquette) • Pew Trust (good source for world opinions) • Statesmen’s Yearbook (Accessed through SLU Library) • Transparency International • World Bank – Doing Business • World Development Indicators (Accessed at SLU Library) • World Economic Forum