Knowing the current situation of a country can help us understand its basic national conditions, social status, economic development level, people's living conditions, cultural traditions and national characteristics. This information can be obtained through various channels, such as media reports, government open data, field visits and exchanges with local people.
Understanding the future development trend of a country can help us predict the development trend and possible problems of this country, including political, economic and social changes. This information can be obtained through the analysis of current policies, plans and trends and the prediction of possible future events and trends.
In a word, understanding a country needs to consider many factors comprehensively, not just the present and the future.