Islands & Archipelagos
This U.S. state is made up entirely of islands in the central Pacific.
Hawaii?
“Pura vida” is a common saying in this country.
Costa Rica
These large reptiles are often mistaken for alligators but have a more pointed snout.
Crocodiles
This tropical fruit is yellow when ripe and is often used in smoothies.
Banana
This currency, used in more than 19 European countries, shares its name with the continent’s economic union.
Euro
Known for its white sand beaches, this Caribbean country includes the islands of New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Bahamas
This ancient civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes.
Inca
This bird, with a long colorful bill, is common in Central America’s rainforests.
Toucan
Sushi originated in this country.
Japan
Japan’s currency is called this.
Yen
This island in the Mediterranean is split between Greece and Turkey.
Cyprus
The “Ring of Fire” is a Pacific region famous for this type of geological activity.
volcanic activity
The Komodo dragon is native to this country.
Indonesia
This dish of raw fish cured in citrus is a staple of Peruvian cuisine.
Ceviche
The peso is the currency of this Central American country famous for its beaches and Mayan ruins.
Mexico
This Arctic island is the world’s largest non-continental island and is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Greenland
This Polynesian island group was annexed by France in 1880 and is now a major tourist destination.
Tahiti / French Polynesia
The world’s largest species of ray, found in tropical waters, is this gentle giant.
Manta Ray
The national dish of Panama, “sancocho,” often contains this root vegetable called ñame.
Yam
The rand is the currency of this country in Africa.
South Africa
This Indian Ocean archipelago is made up of 26 atolls and is one of the world’s lowest-lying nations.
Maldives
The Moai statues are found on this island, known locally as Rapa Nui.
Easter Island
This endangered primate, found only on Madagascar, includes species such as the aye-aye.
Lemur
Fufu, a starchy staple made from cassava or plantain, originates from this continent.
Africa
The kip is the currency of this Southeast Asian country with its capital in Vientiane.
Laos