Albury/Wodonga
Countries & Capitals
CCW
International Languages
International Geography
100

What is the name of the river that separates Albury and Wodonga?

The Murray

100

What is the capital of New Zealand?

Wellington

100

How many Learning Communities are there at CCW?

6

100

What is the most commonly spoken language in the world (as a mother tongue)?

Mandarin Chinese

100

What is the longest river in the world?

The Nile

200

What is the IATA airport code for Albury Airport?

ABX

200

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

200

What is the name of the buildings that house the Technology Department?

O'Hagan.

200

If you are a polyglot, what are you?

You can speak several languages.

200

What is the biggest Ocean in the world?

The Pacific Ocean.

300

What is the name of the bridge that separates Albury and Wodonga on the Hume Freeway?

The Spirit of Progress Bridge

300

What is the capital of Thailand?

Bangkok

300

What is the motto of CCW

Life in Jesus

300

What language is spoken in Austria?

German.

300

What is the name of the world's second tallest mountain?

K2

400

Name the Federal Electorate of either Albury or Wodonga.  (Bonus 100 points if you can name both).

Albury: Farrer

Wodonga: Indi

400

Nouméa is the capital of which Francophone Territory situated near Australia?

New Caledonia

400

How many staff are there at CCW (approx)?

a. 100.       b. 120.       c.150.       d. 170.

b.120 (approx)

400

What is the majority language of India?

Hindi.

400

The Bering Strait separates which two large countries?

Russia and the USA.

500

The town of Wodonga is named after the aboriginal word for:-

a. Bulrushes.                         b. River

c. Meeting Place.                    d. Grassland

a. Bulrushes

500

What is the capital of Brazil?

Brasilia.

500

In what year was CCW founded (in its present form)?

a. 1965           b. 1969            c 1975             d.1979

d. 1979

500

There are 4 official languages in this country: French, German, Italian & Romansch.  Which country is it?

Switzerland.

500

What is the name of the mountain range in the north-west of Africa (in Algeria, Morocco & Tunisia)?

The Atlas Mountains