of the G-7. The G-22 met at Washington D.C. in April and October 1998. Its aim was to involve non-G-7 countries in the resolution of global aspects of the financial crisis then affecting emerging-market countries. Two subsequent meetings comprising a larger group of participants (G-33) held in March and April 1999 discussed reforms of the global economy and the international financial system. The
1. Introduction
The word BRICs first appeared in 2003 by Goldman Sachs. It is consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. These four countries were and still are receiving big attention as emerging economies from 1990’s. They commonly have huge territory, population and abundant underground resources. Among them, Russia recently held big sporting events such as World Championship in
Seriousness of Climate Change
Temperatures around the world have increased -> melting glaciers and rising sea levels
Change of habitats, wildlife, cultures, artifacts and the life of humans.
changes in ecosystem, rainfall, desertification. -> flood, drought, typhoons, yellow dust, heat wave
3. Agriculture
Finland's climate and soils make growing crops a particular challenge. The country lies between 60° and 70° north latitude - as far north as Alaska - and has severe winters and relatively short growing seasons that are sometimes interrupted by frosts. However, because the Gulf Stream and the North Atlantic Drift Current moderate the climate, Finland contains half of the world's
Ⅰ. Introduction
1) Location
Russia is located in the north Eurasia continent (Far East Asia ~ Europe). Russia is the largest country in the world which is about 1/8 of the world’s land area. Because of this huge territory, there is an 11-hour time difference between East and West.
2) Climate
The huge territory of Russia also makes a various climate zone. Basically, Russia has continental