World Nations Scavenger Hunt. Print this document out and answer the questions using the interactive map on www.mrnussbaum.com/countriescode2.htm. TEACHERS - click here for ANSWER KEY. Click here to return to World Map

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1.) Find China. It is a large nation in ASIA. What is its capital?

2.) Find Russia. It is the largest nation in the world and spans two continents.What two oceans touch Russia's shores?

 

3.) Find Brazil. It is the largest nation in South America. What is its official language?

4.) Find Spain. It is one of the westernmost nations in Europe. Spain once controlled nearly the entire __________ _______________ .

5.) Find Mexico. It is south of the United States in North America. Mexico is the world's largest ____________ ____________ ______________.

6.) Find Australia. It is a continent in the south Pacific Ocean. Find three animals unique to Australia.

 

7.) Find Greenland. It is the large island near North America. Greenland is actually a colony of _________________.

8.) What are the two landlocked nations in South America? Landlocked means not touching an ocean.

 

9.) *** Bonus - Indonesia is made up how many different islands?

10.) *** Bonus - What is the only English speaking nation in South America?

11.) *** Bonus - What nation is the world leading tourist destimation? Hint - it is in Europe.

12.) *** Bonus - What is the world's leading exporter of diamonds? Hint - it is in Africa.