SUBJECT GK TOPIC AROUND THE WORLD PAGE 29

SUBJECT – GK TOPIC – AROUND THE WORLD (PAGE 29 -33)

DO YOU KNOW? . . . • With around 200 countries and more than 7. 5 billion people, the world is full of interesting, fun, and fascinating people, places, and things.

LET’S FIND OUT ABOUT SOME INTERESTING FACTS *CHINA is the most populated country in the world. INDIA is the second most populated country. *THE GREAT BARRIER REEF is the world’s largest coral reef found on the North-East coast of Australia. It has the world’s largest collection of coral reefs with 400 types of corals and 1500 species of fish.

Corals are a type of animal which are actually made of thousands of tiny animals called polyps. Coral reefs form when corals are attached to submerged rocks or other hard surfaces along the edges of islands. Coral ecosystems are a great source of food and home for aquatic life.

*World’s largest country is RUSSIA *World’s smallest country is VATICAN CITY

Few facts about flags UNITED STATES OF AMERICA has 50 stars on it’s flag which represents the 50 states of the country. CANADA has a maple leaf on it’s national flag. The national flag of MEXICO is one of the most beautiful flags in the world.

Let’s find out about some famous places and monuments around the world!! The EIFFEL TOWER is found in France. Paris is the capital of France. The world’s largest art museum, the LOUVRE is also found here.

THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA can be spotted in Egypt. Cairo is the capital of Egypt. The longest river – NILE also flows through this country PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS are found in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the capital Of Malaysia The currency of Malaysia is RINGGIT.

THE REDEEMER – Iconic statue of Christ can be found in Brazil. Brasília is the capital of Brazil is the largest country in South America. MOUNT FUJI is an active volcano and the highest mountain in Japan. It had last erupted in 1707 and is still considered as active. Tokyo is the capital of Japan

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE is found in Australia. Canberra is the capital of Australia is both a country and a continent. LAKE BAIKAL- the world’s deepest lake is situated in Russia. Moscow is the capital of Russia.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA is situated in Italy. Rome is the capital of Italy is famous for great painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael. They were great artists famous for their art work like Mona Lisa.

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LET’S CHECK ANSWERS PAGE- 29 PAGE 30, 31 1. China 1. France 2. Australia 2. Egypt 3. Russia 3. Malaysia 4. Canada 4. Brazil 5. Vatican City 5. Japan 6. United States of America 7. Egypt 6. Australia 7. Russia 8. Italy

LET’S CHECK ANSWERS PAGE- 32 1. peso 2. ruble 3. real 4. pound PAGE 33 1. Japanese 2. Chinese 3. French 4. Mexican 5. English 6. Italian 7. Middle - Eastern 8. Thai

THAT’S ALL FOR THIS WEEK!!