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Junior Scholastic World Affairs Scavenger Hunt!

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What is the population of the world?		The number of independent nations in the world:		What is the population of the U.S.?		What does “GDP” stand for?
What is the average life expectancy of men (world)?		The key on page 9 shows two things. What are they?		What is the average life expectancy of women (world)?		How many continents are there?
What is the average life expectancy of men in the U.S.?		91% of the world’s __________ are currently enrolled in primary school.		What is the average life expectancy of women in the U.S.?		89% of the world’s ____________ are currently enrolled in primary school.
How many countries are in North America?		What is the capital of the United States?		What are the leading languages spoken in the United States?		Who is the President of the United States?
Name the archipelago that is located to the southeast of South America.		What is capital of Brazil?		How many land-locked countries are there in South America?		Which South American country has the largest population?
How many countries are there in South America?		The main languages spoken in Argentina are:		The capital of Columbia is:		Which South American country has the highest literacy rate among males and females?
The Strait of Gibralter is a narrow strip of water that separates which two larger bodies of water?		The Adriatic Sea lies to the __________________ of Italy.		The Thames River is in this European country:		The capital of Germany is:
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is:		The capital of Norway is:		The head of government in Germany is:		The main language(s) spoken in Ireland are:
The population of Australia is:		What is the literacy rate for males and females in Australia?		What is the life expectancy for men and women in Australia?		Who is the Prime Minister of Australia?
What is the capital of Afghanistan?	Who is the leader of Afghanistan?		What is the average life expectancy for men in Afghanistan?		What is the average life expectancy for women in Afghanistan?
What is the current population of India?	What is the capital of India?		What is the literacy rate in India (for males and females)?		Name the river that flows through the northeastern part of India.
What island country lies to the southeast of India?	What country is directly to the northwest of India?		India is an example of a large __________________. (Strip of land that extends into a body of water…usually surrounded by water on three sides.		What type of government exists in Iran?
Name the archipelago to the east of North and South Korea.	Name the sea directly to the east of China.		What is the population of China?		What type of government exists in China?
How many countries make up the Middle East?	The Red Sea lies between Africa and what two countries?		What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?		Which Middle Eastern country has the greatest population?
Which African country has the lowest life expectancy rate for women?	Which African country has the lowest life expectancy rate for men?		What is the literacy rate for males and females in Chad?		What is the literacy rate for males and females in Egypt?
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?	What is the capital of Libya?		What is the population of South Africa?		What is the population of the Democratic Republic of Congo?
What is the #1 most spoken language in the world?	What is the most popular religion in the world?		What is the second most popular religion in the world?		What is the third most popular religion in the world?
Is the United States in the top ten of the “Top Recyclers” list?	The country with the most Mc Donald’s is:		The country with the highest gun ownership is:		The country with the highest number of divorces:
The “World’s Happiest Place” is:	The English language is spoken by approximately how many people in the world?		The Spanish language is spoken by approximately how many people in the world?		According to Save the Children, the top “Kid Friendly” country in the world is:

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