# Introduction In this project, you will learn how to access a MySQL database, import data, and query the Gross National Product (GNP) for all countries. ## ð Preview ```mysql MariaDB [world]> SOURCE /home/labex/project/getGNP.sql; +----------------------------------------------+------------+ | Name | GNP | +----------------------------------------------+------------+ | Aruba | 828.00 | | Afghanistan | 5976.00 | | Angola | 6648.00 | ... | Zambia | 3377.00 | | Zimbabwe | 5951.00 | +----------------------------------------------+------------+ 239 rows in set (0.000 sec) ``` ## ðŊ Tasks In this project, you will learn: - How to start the MySQL service and access the database using the `sudo` command without a password - How to import data from a SQL file into the `world` database - How to query the `GNP` attribute from the `country` table and display the `Name` and `GNP` for all countries ## ð Achievements After completing this project, you will be able to: - Manage a MySQL database, including starting the service, accessing the database, and importing data - Write SQL queries to retrieve specific data from a database table - Understand how to work with the `world` database and the `country` table
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