Countries

LET'S LEARN TOGETHER MORE ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES!

GREECE

INFORMATION

POPULATION: 10.9 millon

CAPITAL: Athens

LANGUAGE: Greek

CURRENCY (MONEY): Euro

SHARING BORDERS: The country shares a land border with Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Turkey.

NATIONAL ANIMAL: Dolphin

FLAG

The National Flag of Greece consists of four white and five blue alternating horizontal stripes, with a white cross on the upper inner corner.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

CLEOPATRA

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): 69 BC and she is 39 years old when she died.

JOB: Pharaoh

IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT: Cleopatra was one of the most popular queens and the last pharaoh of Egypt. She proved to be one of the greatest ruler of Egypt.

MARIA MENOUNOS

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): 08 June of 1978. She is 41 years old.

JOB: Actress

IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT: She has hosted Extra and E! News, and served as a TV correspondent for Today.

TYPICAL FOOD

FRIED SQUID

Batter-coated, deep fried squid, served plain, with salt and lemon on the side.

Paschaliná Melitínia

These sweet cheese pastries originated in the Cyclades. Soft goat's milk cheese is typically used as a filling, but ricotta can also be used as a substitute.

WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND DO?

Visit the monasteries of Meteora

Meteora is crowded with ancient boulders and monolithic pillars and this is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the rock formations offer one of the most haunting and beautiful landscapes in all of Europe.

Relax on Balos Beach

Located on the scenic Gramvousa Peninsula on the island of Crete is the legendary Balos Beach which makes one of the best places to relax and enjoy the surf in Greece.

SCOTLAND

INFORMATION

POPULATION: Scotland

CAPITAL: Edinburgh

LANGUAGE: Scottish

CURRENCY (MONEY): Sterling LBS

SHARING BORDERS: United Kingdom, Great Britan and England

NATIONAL ANIMAL: Unicorn

FLAG

The Flag of Scotland is a white X-shaped cross, which represents the cross of the patron of Scotland Saind Andrew on a blue sky. The flag is called the Saltire or the Saint Andrew's Cross.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Julie Fowlis

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): Born 20 June 1978

JOB: She is a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic.

MORE INFORMATION: She grew up on North Uist, an island in the Outer Hebrides, in a Gaelic-speaking community. Her mother was a Gaelic-speaking islander from a family of fishermen.

Eilish McColgan

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): 25th November 1990.

JOB: She is a Scottish middle-distance runner.

IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT: In 2006, Eilish McColgan ran in the 1500 metres race at the Scottish School's Championships and won the silver medal.

TYPICAL FOOD

Cured meat and cheese

Scottish producers offer a fantastic array of cured meats and cheeses, from venison and sausages to moreish smoked cheddar.

SCOTTISH SALMON

Walk into any high-end supermarket or restaurant across the world and look for Scottish salmon. It will be there. Why? Because it is the best. Scotland is a prime breeding ground for salmon.

WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND DO?

Whale-watching around Mull

The waters around Mull are the best place to see whales in the UK .

Traverse the Cairngorms

You don’t have to be as rufty-tufty as Roald Amundsen to appreciate the mighty Cairngorm Mountains.

USA

INFORMATION

POPULATION: Americans 327.352.000

CAPITAL: Washington D. C.

LANGUAGE: English

CURRENCY (MONEY): Dollars

SHARING BORDERS: Canada and Mexico

NATIONAL ANIMAL: American Bison

FLAG

The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

XXXTentation

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): Janaury 23 1998 he died june 18,2018

JOB: Rapper

MORE INFORMATION : XXXTentation was an American rapper known for his raw and daring style of music. He was musically inclined from childhood, but disliked following notes and patterns. As a child, he was influenced by the works of rappers such as Tupac Shakur and bands like Papa Roach. XXXTentacion gained popularity by releasing snippets and full versions of his songs on SoundCloud.

Cameron Boyce

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): May, 28 1999 and he died on july 6, 2019. Only 20 years old.

JOB: Actor

MORE INFORMATION:Cameron Boyce was an American actor and dancer famous for playing the roles “Luke Ross” on Disney comedy show ‘Jessie’ and "Conor" on Disney XD live-action comedy series ‘Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything’. He died because of an epilepsy attack. His first television break was in May 2008 when he appeared on the music video "That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed)" for the American rock band "Panic! at the Disco" where he played the child version of the guitarist Ryan Ross.

Kobe Bryant

DATE OF BIRTH (AND DEATH): August 23, 1978. He dead on 25th of January 2020.

JOB: basketball player

MORE INFORMATION: He makes the record guiness of points on a match: 81 points!

TYPICAL FOOD

Twinkies

Twinkies aren’t a traditional home cooked meal or a world-renowned export from America, but they are so deeply ingrained in day-to-day snacking habits of many Americans that it is impossible not to include them.

Mint julep

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint.

WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND DO?

LAS VEGAS

Whether you choose to spend your trip testing your luck at its casinos, enjoying its highly regarded buffets or relaxing at its extravagant spas and by its chic pools, Las Vegas offers something for everyone.

STATUE OF LIBERTY

Reserve tickets online well in advance (up to six months ahead) to access Lady Liberty’s crown for breathtaking city and harbor views.