The G8 Summit (or Group of Eight) is a forum for the governments of eight nations including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, United Kingdom, United States and Russia. Each year, the leaders of each country meet to discuss the economy, climate change and other issues of international concern.
In 2009, the 35th G8 Summit was held in L'Aquila, Italy. The 2009 G8 Summit was the first for newly elected President Barack Obama.http://www.latimes.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-g8-summit,1,3654340.story?ref>
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Fast Facts
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Date
July 8, 9, 10 of 2009
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Location
L'Aquila, Italy
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Countries of the G8
Italy, U.S., Canada, U.K., Russia, France, Germany, Japan
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Fact:
Was formerly known as the Group of Five
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Topics
Climate change, economy, international trade, food safety, health, development in poor countries
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2008
G8 summit held in Japan
