April’s GeoQuest Quiz Day is:

April 24, 2019

Pronunciation Help Albania — al-bey-nee-uh Andorra — an-dawr-uh

Bosnia-Herzegovina — boz-nee-uh her-tsuh-goh-vee-nuh

Bulgaria — buhl-gair-ee-uh

Croatia — kroh-ey-shuh Czech Republic — chek ri-puhb-lik

Liechtenstein — lik-tuhn-stahyn

Macedonia — mas-i-doh-nee-uh

Moldova — mawl-doh-vuh

Slovakia — sloh-vah-kee-uh

Slovenia — sloh-vee-nee-uh

Helpful Study Web pages https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/us-states-hub/

(scroll to the bottom of the page for country info)

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/world/

http://online.seterra.com/en/

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/

http://mrnussbaum.com/interactive_world_map/

http://ilike2learn.com/

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm

The following link works best on a desktop/laptop, instead of a smart phone/tablet:

https://www.coolmathgames.com/1-geography-games

Popular geography games/apps:

Wander Our World, Tiny Countries, Barefoot World Atlas, Stack the Countries, & GeoBee Challenge by National Geographic

Level 1

Albania Bosnia-Herzegovina

Andorra Bulgaria

Austria

Level 2

Croatia Hungary

Czech Republic Italy

Greece

Level 3

Liechtenstein Moldova

Macedonia Romania

Malta

Level 4

Monaco San Marino

Montenegro Serbia

Portugal Slovakia

Level 5

Slovenia Switzerland

Spain Vatican City

Read more about all these Wonders on the bulletin board by the Office.

Leaning Tower of Pisa — Italy The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral in the Italian city of Pisa. It is known worldwide for its unintended tilt to one side. The tower’s tilt began during construction and was caused by an inadequate foundation on ground that was too soft to support the structure’s weight.

The Alhambra — Spain The imposing Alhambra is located on a hill rising above the Andalusia city of Granada. The Moorish-style fortified citadel is both the oldest and most impressive Arab palace in the area.

The Coliseum — Italy The Coliseum is the largest amphitheater built by the Roman Empire. It is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. Up to 60,000 spectators could watch gladiator fights, animal hunts, athletics, and theatrical entertainment.

Aletsch Glacier — Switzerland The Aletsch Glacier is the largest and the longest glacier in the Alps. It has a length of about 23 km (14 mi) and covers more than 120 square kilometers (46 sq. mi) in the eastern Bernese Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais.

Venice — Italy Venice, a city in northeastern Italy, is situated on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. It is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon. It is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture, and its artwork.

The Athenian Acropolis — Greece The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. It contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

April Continent Challenge- Wonders of the World

Read more about all these Wonders on the bulletin board by the Office.

April Continent Challenge- Wonders of the World