Where in the World
It's the home of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and a royal family - Where in the World am I?
The United Kingdom.
Global Education Factoid: The London Calling Program, hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences offers a unique opportunity for students to study literature, theater, architecture, social issues and public discourse in one of the world's greatest--and most complex--capitals.
For 28 years, this structure divided a city from east to west. It was torn down in 1989.
The Berlin Wall in Germany
This African country’s capital city is Accra. Its national sport is soccer, and is the birthplace of former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan - Where in the World am I?
Ghana
In what country is it considered a compliment to slurp loudly while eating soup?
Japan
Situated by the Han River, Seoul is the largest city in, _______, and also its capital!
South Korea
My capital city is Beijing and I hosted the Olympics in 2008 - Where in the World am I?
China
Global Education Factoid: Did you know that VT has an exchange program with Tianjin University in China? It was founded in 1895 as Peiyang University and is the first university in China.
Known as "The Lost City" of the Incas - this ancient citadel located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Machu Picchu
This country used to be part the Soviet Union and is now part of the European Union. Its capital is Riga and speaks Latvian and Russian.
Latvia
Global Education Factoid: Latvia is a popular destination for many of our Corps of Cadet members studying Russian!
Which is the world’s smallest fully independent nation? A. Kiribati, B. Vanuatu, C. Vatican City, D. Togo
Vatican City
Algarrobo city in the Pacific coast, we find the World’s largest swimming pool named by the Guinness Book of Records with a length of 1,000 yards, an area of 20 acres and a maximum depth of 115-feet. What country is this in?
Chile
It's shaped like a boot, and the capital, which wasn't built in a day, is nicknamed The Eternal City - Where in the World am I?
Italy
This New Zealand Prime Minister is one of the world’s youngest leaders, and one of very few women who gave birth while leading a country.
Jacinda Ardern, of New Zealand
This autonomous territory was under British rule until 1997 when it was transferred over to China - Where in the World am I?
Hong Kong
Global Education Factoid: Established in 1911, Virginia Tech exchange partner University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher education and an internationally recognized, research-led, comprehensive university.
In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?
In Germany and Austria, many students would knock on their desks or a table to show appreciation for a good lecture or presentation. In these cultures this action serves as a form of applause in academic settings.
_________ is the oldest country in Europe and it’s capital, Lisbon is said to be four centuries older than Rome.
Portugal
Common greetings from this land down under include "G'day mate!", and they call McDonald’s “Macca’s” - Where in the World am I?
Australia
Global Education Factoid: Virginia Tech students have several program opportunities available to them in Australia including an exchange to the University Technology Sydney, a comprehensive university similar to Virginia Tech.
Facing directly from West to East, this well-recognized landmark sits on the Giza Plateau and is considered the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
Global Education Factoid: Our exchange partner, the American University in Cairo offers classes in English and Arabic! For those committed to learning Arabic in a Middle Eastern country, the Department of Arabic Language Instruction invites students to immerse themselves in a culture and language by offering an intensive Arabic language program, combining both Modern Standard Arabic and the Egyptian dialect.
This Caribbean nation shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west and covers two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
Dominican Republic
Which of these countries is considered the world's oldest republic? A. Monaco, B. Iceland, C. San Merino, D. Andorra
San Merino
_________ is home to the world's largest concentration of African elephants, of which the highest concentration is found in Chobe National Park.
Botswana
This country has the second largest population in the world and shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, and Bhutan, and Bangladesh and Myanmar.
India
Considered among the greatest classical composers of all time, this musician composed over 600 works. He was born in Salzburg, Austria in 1756.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This country hosts the European Union headquarters, is known for its beer, chocolate, and waffles. Dutch is spoken by a majority of the population, with French is spoken by around 40%.
Belgium
You are in Amman, Jordan and you were invited to go to a souk. Where will you be going? A. Market, B. Park, C. Mosque
Market! In the Arab world, a souk is a market.
_________ is the 3rd closest country to Antarctica, only after Chile and Argentina. There are also 9 sheep per each person, making it the highest ratio in the world.
New Zealand