Where in the World?

February 7, 2013

Where in the World?

Lesotho, Benin, Bhutan.

Do you know what these words represent? I wouldn’t either prior to my internet search today.

They are countries. Yep. Real countries on Earth, not fictional countries in the Star Wars galaxy.

Lesotho is a country in the southern portion of Africa with a beautiful landscape, according to http://www.listofcountriesoftheworld.com. Over two million people live in this country, landlocked and completely surrounded by South Africa. Benin is a small country in West Africa wedged between Togo and Nigeria. Primarily a French-speaking country, over nine million people live in Benin. Between China and India, you’ll find Bhutan. Over seven hundred thousand people live in Bhutan. Its national sport is archery.

According to the website, there are 191 countries that are “not disputed.” How many can you name? Better yet, how many can you find on a map?

Would you be able to fill out a blank map of the world?

I am going to attempt this feat and let you know how I do. I’m sure it won’t be pretty. I probably will get stuck in Europe, never mind the gobbly-gook splatter of land in Southeast Asia. At least I can now spot Lesotho on that map.

Is it just me, or are you, too, geographically-challenged? Maybe I can help educate us all, and once in awhile post some facts about a little known country. I could make it interesting for all of us. Let me know what you think.

Thanks for reading!

Educational, Life

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Jess

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16 responses to “Where in the World?”

Linda Graff

February 7, 2013 at 9:35 pm

Sounds good. I am definitely challenged. Eastern Europe levels me.

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1. Jess
  
  February 8, 2013 at 7:55 am
  
  Me too!
  
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crankycaregiver

February 8, 2013 at 3:25 am

I am geographically challenged. I have trouble finding my way to the grocery store these days, never mind locating Benin. What a fun project though!

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1. Jess
  
  February 8, 2013 at 7:57 am
  
  Thanks! Hopefully it will be fun and educational! For the record, I am not 100% sure I could fill out a blank map of the U.S. either.
  
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whatimeant2say

February 8, 2013 at 5:22 pm

I actually took a Geography class in college where I had to do that. And I did it! But now I don’t remember half of them. Oddly, someone can say the name of some random little-known country, and I can blurt out the capital. Sometimes.

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1. Jess
  
  February 8, 2013 at 5:56 pm
  
  That’s impressive! I didn’t realize there were so many countries I have never heard of. I am looking forward to learning a bit about them. Thanks for your comment!
  
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February 9, 2013 at 10:21 pm

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Evez

February 10, 2013 at 2:27 am

Sounds weird but I sure can find all the countries on the map that I have been to.. 🙂

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1. Jess
  
  February 10, 2013 at 7:21 am
  
  You have been everywhere. I learn from your blog. Thanks for sharing your travels with us housebound folks!
  
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  1. Evez
    
    February 10, 2013 at 7:52 am
    
    I am glad you like it That’s always great to hear (I am far from everywhere tho) 😉
    
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shaunna

February 11, 2013 at 3:40 pm

Our international relations class in college required that we do this. I remember that there were 179 undisputed coutries then. The world has grown. (bty. Bhutan is where they hid my favorite character on Alias. Didn’t want it to be a spoiler for anyone still catching up on Netflix. Just saying…)

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1. Jess
  
  February 11, 2013 at 3:51 pm
  
  Shout out to Bhutan from Alias! Love it! Could you ID 179 countries during your class?
  
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grumpycustomers

February 16, 2013 at 3:40 am

Your blank map is missing New Zealand (to the right of Australia)! I feel non-existent 😛 I too am geographically challenged, so there’s no point my attempting to name 191 countries 😉

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1. Jess
  
  February 16, 2013 at 7:20 am
  
  Oh no! My map is a disaster. I think I should have shrunk it. Poor New Zealand. Thanks for reading and stopping by!
  
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