Landmarks from across the Commonwealth
Landmarks from across the Commonwealth
You probably recognise several of these famous landmarks but do you know which Commonwealth countries they can be found in?
You probably recognise several of these famous landmarks but do you know which Commonwealth countries they can be found in?
What is the Commonwealth?
The Commonwealth of Nations is made up of 53 countries that encompass Africa (19 countries), Asia (7), the Caribbean and Americas (13), Europe (3), and the Pacific (11). The network is home to 2.4 billion people, approximately 30% of the world’s population; including both advanced economies and developing countries. All members subscribe to the Commonwealth’s values and principles outlined in The Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth is home to some of the most beautiful, natural and artificial, landmarks in the world.
The Taj Mahal - India
Can you match these Commonwealth countries to their landmarks?
Where would you find Big Ben?
Where can you visit Niagara Falls?
What about Uluru (Ayers Rock)?
Where are the Petronas Towers situated?
Where can you find Twyfelfontein, a site of ancient rock engravings?
Where can you star in your own Lord of the Rings movie?
Where would you climb Sigiriya rock?
The Marina Bay Sands Skypark spans 101 hectares, but where is it situated?
Charles Darwin described _______ as "the most remarkable reef" in 1842?
Where is Bandar Seri Begawan located?
High Score!
High Score!
Answers:
Q1) Big Ben - United Kingdom
Q2) Niagara Falls - Canada
Q3) Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Australia
Q4) Petronas Towers - Malaysia
Q5) Twyfelfontein - Namibia
Q6) Lord of the Rings - New Zealand
Q7) Sigiriya Rock - Sri Lanka
Q8) Marina Bay Sands Skypark - Singapore
Q9) Charles Darwin "Remarkable Reef" - Belize
Q10) Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam
More research needed!
More research needed!
Answers:
Q1) Big Ben - United Kingdom
Q2) Niagara Falls - Canada
Q3) Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Australia
Q4) Petronas Towers - Malaysia
Q5) Twyfelfontein - Namibia
Q6) Lord of the Rings - New Zealand
Q7) Sigiriya Rock - Sri Lanka
Q8) Marina Bay Sands Skypark - Singapore
Q9) Charles Darwin "Remarkable Reef" - Belize
Q10) Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam
Rachel
Don't forget Commonwealth Day is on 12th March 2018!
Tom
What should we do to celebrate?
Rachel
Maybe... We should host a Commonwealth Big Lunch?
Tom
Sounds like a plan!!
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