Around the World
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, is located in this mountain range.
Himalayas
Paper was first invented in this country during the Han Dynasty.
China
This flaky, layered pastry, commonly eaten with coffee, originated in Vienna but became famous in France.
Croissant
This picturesque lake near Mora is the seventh largest in Sweden and a favorite for fishing and boating.
Lake Siljan
Georgia is known as the birthplace of this beloved beverage, with evidence of its production dating back 8,000 years.
Wine
This South American country is home to Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city.
Peru
The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, came from this country.
Germany
Saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices, is harvested primarily in this country.
Iran
This small town near Mora is famous for being the birthplace of the hand-painted Dala horse.
Nusnäs
Georgians pride themselves on their unique alphabet, which has this many letters. (Hint: It’s more than Swedish!)
33
This small European country is famous for its windmills, tulips, and canals, as well as being below sea level in many areas.
Netherlands
The telescope, a tool Galileo made famous, was first invented in this country.
Netherlands
This South American country gave the world chocolate, as it was home to the first cacao trees.
Mexico
This 18th-century Swedish inventor from Mora created an innovative water tap with a self-closing valve, revolutionizing household plumbing.
Gustav de Laval
Georgia has a reputation for its warm hospitality. A traditional Georgian feast hosted by a toastmaster is called this.
Supra
The Amazon Rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” is mostly located in this country.
Brazil
The first programmable computer, called the Zuse Z3, was invented in this European country.
In Spain, this dish of saffron rice, seafood, and meat is a national treasure.
Paella
This unique Mora clock, named after the town, became a symbol of Swedish craftsmanship in the 18th century.
Mora Clock
Swedes visiting Georgia might be surprised to learn this infamous Soviet leader was born here, in the town of Gori.
Joseph Stalin
This South Asian country is known as the “Emerald Isle” and is famous for its tea exports.
Sri Lanka
The Rubik’s Cube was invented by a professor from this Central European country.
Hungary
The "100-year-old egg" or "century egg" is a delicacy from this country.
China
The area around Mora is rich in folklore, including tales of trolls and this mythical horse said to roam the forests.
Silverbjörn (Silver Bear)
The ancient Georgian city of Batumi sits on the coast of this sea, which borders Georgia to the west.
Black sea