Final Project “Create a Country”

Throughout the year we have learned about different aspects of a country. Your final project will be to create a country and explain the different aspects of human geography of your country.

Create a Country: Requirements you need for your map:

Supplies you will need: poster board (I will provide) The name, shape, & size of your country will come from your imagination. Projects are due on: December 17^th

Country Name
Parts of a Map:
1. Compass Rose
2. Map Key
3. Map scale
4. Map grid (labeled with degrees)
5. Symbols
Political Map features
1. Country
2. States/provinces
3. Boundaries (geometric & physical)
4. You Need four Cities (each of the below – make sure you know where they should be located at. Use your Map Key and symbols to indicate the different city sizes, by population. Add make sure to name your cities. 1. Capital 2. Edge city 3. Megacity 4. Port city
Geographic features – at least 4 different features examples: Mountains, deserts, forests, lakes, oceans, ect.. Make sure to name them
Agricultural Area: what does your country grow
Official Language
Design a flag (with meaning behind the colors or symbols).
Climate (tropical, arctic, etc.).
What does your country produce and what does it export.
What type of Government does your country have: Oligarchy, Autocracy (Dictatorship), Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, Theocracy, Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Republic
What kind of Culture does your country have: What is the most celebrated Holiday
What is the Religion breakdown of your country?
Draw or Glue in someone with the traditional clothing of your country.
What is the most Popular dishes or signature cuisine of your country
Currency: Name of the money and Design a sample bill or coin.
National Animal: Explain why it represents the country.
Add one unique Famous landmark to your country.

Use symbols to indicate the different requirements and place them all on your map key. Make your country unique to you – utilize your interests and hobbies to create the country. You can use Photos, drawings, or printed images. Make sure it is neat and colorful. You may choose to paste some the information on a decorated sheet or a “scrapbook” with information above in regards to your country that goes along with your map poster if you run out of room on your poster board.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step 1: Create the Big Idea for Your Country

Before drawing anything, decide:

What kind of country is this? (peaceful, powerful, adventurous, futuristic, nature-based)
What are you interested in? (sports, animals, art, technology, food, music)

Your interests should influence:

The flag
The culture
The food
The landmark

This makes your country unique and easier to explain.

Step 2: Design the Map Layout First

Lightly sketch your country in pencil:

Decide the shape and size
Plan where mountains, water, cities, and borders will go
Leave room for labels and symbols

Tutor tip: Planning first helps keep your map neat and colorful.

Step 3: Add Required Map Parts

Make sure your map includes:

A compass rose (N, S, E, W)
A map scale (example: 1 inch = 100 miles)
A grid system labeled with degrees
A map key explaining every symbol used

Everything on your map must match your map key.

Step 4: Create Political Features

Add:

Country borders
States or provinces inside your country
Both geometric boundaries (straight lines) and physical boundaries (rivers, mountains)

Then add four cities, each with the correct location and symbol:

Capital (center of government)
Megacity (largest population)
Port city (near ocean or lake)
Edge city (near the border)

Step 5: Add Physical Geography

Include at least four named geographic features, such as:

Mountain ranges
Rivers or lakes
Deserts or forests
Oceans or seas

Use realistic placement (rivers near mountains, ports near water).

Step 6: Explain Human Geography

On your map or information sheet, clearly explain:

What crops your country grows
What it produces and exports
The climate
The official language
The type of government
Religion breakdown

These should make sense together (example: tropical climate → tropical crops).

Step 7: Culture and Identity

Design:

A flag with color and symbol meanings
Traditional clothing (draw or glue an image)
A national dish or signature food
A national animal and why it represents your country
A major holiday and what it celebrates

This shows your understanding of culture.

Step 8: Add a Famous Landmark

Create one unique landmark:

Natural (waterfall, canyon, volcano)
Man-made (statue, tower, stadium)

Give it a name and place it clearly on the map.

Step 9: Final Check Before Turning It In

Ask yourself:

Are all 17 requirements included?
Are symbols explained in the map key?
Is everything labeled clearly?
Is the project neat, colorful, and creative?

Tutor tip: Neatness and effort matter just as much as accuracy.

If you want, I can:

Help you invent a country name and theme
Create a sample country you can model yours after
Help you plan the map layout step by step
Check your project against the rubric before submission

Just tell me what you want help with next 🌍🎨

Create-a-Country Project: A Complete Guide to Designing Your Own Nation