Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2009 in the subject Economics - Case Scenarios, grade: A, University of Groningen, course: Comparative Country Studies, language: English, abstract: A country fact book is necessary in order to make a comparison between countries and industries, specifically focused on assessing, comparing and recommending the business opportunities and limitations for investments in certain industries in different countries. It studies and compares relevant conditions for foreign investors in specific countries and specific industries that need to make country comparative investment decisions. This country fact book analyzes, makes a comparison and gives recommendations concerning the wine industry in Australia and France. The comparative analysis and, subsequent, recommendations are aimed at foreign direct investors that are considering to invest in the wine industry of either Australia or France.