Countries Big and Small
This Eurasian country is the largest country in the world by area.
Russia
Mexico
USA
Sporting number 87, this Nova Scotia born was drafted 1st overall in 2005 by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Sydney Crosby
This is a traditional Japanese dish defined by vinegared, seasoned rice paired with ingredients like raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, or egg.
Sushi
The Berlin Wall fell in November of this year.
1989
This landlocked country has the honor of being the smallest country by area.
Vatican City
Spain
Portugal
This PEI born author is best known for Anne of Green Gables.
Lucy Maud Montgomery
This Spanish rice dish, loaded with seafood or meat, is closely tied to the region of Valencia.
Paella
Canada became a self-governing Dominion on July 1st of this year.
1867
This country famous for it’s annual Grand Prix, is also the most densely populated country.
Monaco
Brazil
Bolivia
This NL born comedian is famous for cover the news in only 22 minutes.
Rick Mercer
This food is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of a, long-simmered, aromatic bone broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat.
Pho
The Simpsons first appeared as animated shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show of this year.
1987
This African country that borders the Mediterranean Sea is the largest country in Africa.
Algeria
Thailand
Myanmar
It is reported that this NS born musician was Elvis’s favorite female singer and he used to listen to 'Snowbird' more than any other song.
Anne Murray
This food is a smooth, savory Middle Eastern dip or spread made from mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans) blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Hummus
Newfoundland and Labrador joined the Confederation of Canada in this year.
1949
At just 2.2 people per km this Asian country is the least densely populated country.
Mongolia
South Africa
Botswana
This NB born politician is famous for serving as the 11th Prime Minister of Canada from 1930-1935.
Richard Bedford Bennett
This food is a savory or sweet Latin American pastry turnovers—fried or baked—filled with ingredients like seasoned ground beef, chicken, cheese, or fruits.
Empanadas
In this year 52% of UK voters chose to leave the European Union, know as Brexit.
2016