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Carmen Sandiego SightingsCountry Date Time
South Africa February 23, 2013 19:10
Ethiopia April 29, 2013 10:23
Nigeria June 15, 2013 21:48
Germany August 4, 2013 22: 09
Belgium October 11, 2013 07:15
Andorra November 20, 2013 14:32
Uruguay December 30, 2013 03:22
Ecuador January 24, 2014 17:47
Guyana March 8, 2014 21:02
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SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is located at the southern most of the continent. It has direct contact with the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean. These two oceans can be visibly merging at Cape Town. Cape Town is also South Africa’s
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South Africa is one of the more wealthier countries in Africa because of the natural resources their land contains. Most of South Africa’s exports include gold, platinum, and diamonds.
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ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia is a eastern central African country that borders the west of Sudan and Southern Sudan. Ethiopia’s capital is in Addis Abada, which is in the center of the country.
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A few current issues that Ethiopia is facing is deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, desertification, and water shortages.
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NIGERIA
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. It is located on the Western side of Africa on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria’s capital is Abuja, which is in the center of the country. The national currency used in Nigeria is the Naira.
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NIGERIA
Nigeria’s national day of Independence is October 1. Islam was introduced in Nigeria in the 13th century and due to that particular religious influence, 50% of Nigerian citizens claim to be part of Islam. Christianity is the other large religious group of 40% of citizens, while the 10% are indigenous beliefs.
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Germany is locate in the northern most part of the central part of Europe. It borders 9 countries and 2 bodies of water. Germany’s capital is Berlin . Germany is the second most populous country in Central Europe after Russia.
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Germany is also known for its famous poets, such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Brilliant individuals usually refered to Germany as the "Land der Dichter und Denker” which means “Country of poets and thinkers.”
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BELGIUM
Belgium is a small country, approximately the size of Maryland, located in western Europe. It also borders the North Sea at the Strait of Dover. Belgium citizens predominantly speak one of three languages: French, Flemish, or German. E u ro p e M e n u
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BELGIUM
Belgium’s government is composed of a private enterprise system with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Belgium also known for being the founding member of the European Union.
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Catalan (official), French, Castilian, Portuguese
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ANDORRA
Andorra is a tiny landlocked country between Spain and France on the Pyrénées Mountains. Andorra covers a total of 181 square miles with about 85,293 citizens. Its capital is Andorra la Vella, which is located in the south western part of Andorra. E u ro p e M e n u
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Although Andorra is a small country its official language is Catalan, but French, Castilian, and Portuguese are also spoken.Andorra’s national holiday on September 8 is called Our Lady of Meritxell Day.
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URUGUAY
Uruguay is on the eastern coast of South America between Argentina and Brazil. It is approximately the size of Oklahoma. Uruguay’s capital is Montevideo, which is located at the southern most part bordering Rio de la Plata. Rio de la Plata is the largest river in the world that connects Uruguay and Argentina.
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URUGUAY
Uruguay gained its independence in 1825 from the Brazilian Empire. Since, Uruguay’s Dia de la Independencia is on August 25. Uruguay is known as the Switzerland of South America its stable democracy and social benefits such as free education.
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ECUADOR
Ecuador is located in the northwestern part of South America. It is surrounded by Columbia, Peru and the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador is approximately the size of Nevada. Ecuador’s capital is Quito, which is located in the northern part of the country.
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Ecuador’s name comes from when the North American and South American continents were divided because the equator line runs through the country. However, the majority of Ecuador is in the Southern Hemisphere.
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GUYANA
Guyana is a beautiful country, which is covered by 80% tropical forests. It covers about 76,000 square miles of the South American continent. Guyana is about the size of the state Idaho and located north of Brazil. It also has direct access to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Guyana’s capital is Georgetown, which is located by the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Guyana’s day of independence, also known as the Republic Day takes place on February 23. Lastly, Guyana decided its currency to be the Guyanese dollar.
What country capital can visibly see two oceans merge together?
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Buenos Aires
Georgetown
Cape Town
Addis Abada
What is Ethiopia’s main environmental issue?
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Deforestation
Overgrazing
Water shortages
All of the above
Russia is the most populous country in Central Europe, what is the second most populous country?
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Germany
Poland
Andorra
England
What does "Land der Dichter und Denker” mean in German?
Question 8
Land of the brave and free
Country of poets and thinkers
Country of scholars and thinkers
Country of dentists and doctors
What country was a founding member of the European Union?
Question 9
Andorra
Germany
Belgium
United Kingdom
What is the name of the celebration of Andorra’s Independence Day?
Question 12
Myrtle's Day of Ladies
Ann Dora’s Day
Our Ladies Day
Our Lady of Meritxell Day
What is the widest river in the world?
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Amazon River
Rio de la Plata
Mississippi River
Nile River
What country gained its independence from the Brazilian Empire?
Question 14
Argentina
Bolivia
Uruguay
Paraguay
Ecuador is mostly on which hemisphere?
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Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
What country has Georgetown as its country’s capital?
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Suriname
French Guyana
Guyana
Cuba