Flag+Game

=Flags of the World Game=

This is the 2010 edition: Note: the 2010 edition goes from country #36 to #1.

This is the 2009 edition: Note: the 2009 edition goes from country #1 to #32.

i) Unitary state consisting of 4 countries (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales) ii) A constitutional monarchy with a Queen as the head of state (Queen Elizabeth II) iii) It is in Europe iv) country name consists of two words (united kingdom)
 * 1. UK**

i) This country is bordered by 8 other countries ii) The largest city in the country is Istanbul iii) The name of the country is also the name of an animal iv) Begins with a T
 * 2. Turkey**

i) Capital of the country is Managua ii) Major league baseball player, Dennis Martinez is from here iii) Language spoken is spanish iv) Famous boxer, Alexis Arguello is from here
 * 3. Nicaragua**

i) This country was formerly called British Honduras** ii) It is the only Central American country with English as its official language iii) Its barrier reef is the second longest in the world iv) Begins with a "B"
 * 4. Belice

i) It is covered mostly in desert and is one of the most arid places on earth ii) Its capital is Tripoli iii) It is a North African country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north iv) Begins with an "L"
 * 5. Libya**

i. Although not its official language, French is spoken here, as it was a former French colony ii. The easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula iii. The United States waged war against this country in the 60s and 70s, and lost iv. Begins with a "V"
 * 6. Vietnam**

i) Abraham of the Old Testament as well as Isaac's wife Rebekkah were born here. ii) The Tower of Babel and Noah's Ark were built here. iii) A multinational coalition of forces invaded this country on March 20, 2003. iv) Saddam Hussein was the former dictator.
 * 7. Iraq**

i) It elected its first female chancellor in 2005. ii) It's the most populated country in Europe. ii) The last World Cup was held here. iv) Its capital is Berlin.
 * 8. Germany**

i) It is located on the exact opposite side of the World from the US. ii) It is the fourth largest country in the World. iii) The Yellow River runs through it. iv) Yao Ming is from here.
 * 9. China**

i) African country famous for its nature preserves, "savanna" and lions. ii) Mount Kilimanjaro is a famous attraction. iii) Nairobi is its capital. iv) Begins with K.
 * 10.Kenya** DF

i) Rio Bravo del Norte forms the border between our country and this one. ii) Partner in the North American Free Trade Agreement. iii) Not Canada iv) Name begins with M
 * 11. Mexico** DF

i) Home of mythological Satyrs and Nymphs ii) Mount Olympus is here iii) They invented the Olympic games as well as "marathon" running. iv) Name begins with G
 * 12.Greece** DF

i) Located in Northwestern Europe ii) Often confused with "Holland," and no, Ms Newlin in the Library is Not from here but from Denmark. iii) A very fun city by the name of Amsterdam is its capital. iv) Name begins with N.
 * 13. Netherlands**

14. **Ireland** a. The country is an island b. The country speaks Gaelic c. The country is governed by the UK d. IRA is the terrorist group located in the country

1**5. Dijbouti** a. Located in north East Africa b. French and Arabic are the official languages c. The country is located in the Horn of Africa d. Mrs. Romero's favorite Storytelling country.

a. Fifth largest country in Europe. b. Despite its geographical location, it is not as freezing as one might think. The seashores provide excellent opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. c. Reindeer are numerous in this country, but all are found in Lapland. d. Nokia, the multinational communications corporation, is headquartered in a city just outside this country's capital.
 * 16. Finland** -jt

a. In 1804, became the first black republic to declare its independence. b. After an armed rebellion led to the forced resignation and exile of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in February 2004, an interim government was set up with the help of the UN. A democratically elected president and parliament were inaugurated in May 2006. c. Located on the western one third of the island of Hispaniola. d. The poorest country in the western hemisphere
 * 17. Haiti** -jt

a. Has no formal constitution. b. Slightly smaller than New Jersey. c. The election of Hamas in January 2006 to head the Palestinian Legislative Council froze relations between this country and the Palestinian Authority. d. The Gaza Strip and West Bank have been a source of recent conflict.
 * 18. Israel** -jt

a. Located in Western Europe b. Its president's wife is a supermodel and singer c. Home to the City of Lights d. Its national motto in English is Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
 * 19. France** - sd

a. Located in south-eastern part of Central Europe b. Was part of Soviet Union until its dissolution in 1991 c. 3 of its bordering countries are: Russia, Hungary and Poland. d. Its capital city is Kiev.
 * 20. Ukraine** - sd

a. Northeastern Asian country a little smaller than California b. "Konnichiwa' is how to say 'good afternoon' in this country c. Consists of 4 major islands, surrounded by more than 4000 smaller ones d. Capital city starts with a "T"
 * 21. Japan** -sd

a. "Kiwi" is the slang term to call people from this country. b. Queen Elizabeth II is officially Queen of this country. c. This country has the southernmost capital city in the world. Capital city: Wellington d. This country is right next to Australia.
 * 22. New Zealand - RR**

a. This country is is made up of one main island and 63 other tiny islands. Most of the islands of the country are uninhabited. b. English is the official working language as well as the most widely spoken language of this country. Malay, Mandarin (Chinese) and Tamil form the other official languages of the country. c. This is a country in Southeast Asia. d. It begins with an S and ends with an E
 * 23. Singapore RR**

a. It is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK. b. There are more than 7,000 islands in this country. c. This nation was baptized after King Philip II of Spain. d. Its capital city is Manila.
 * 24. Philippines RR**

a. It is a Scandinavian country. b. It is located in northern Europe bordered to the south by Germany. c. It is known as the second most peaceful country. d. The last part of this country's name is a common male name (Mark.)
 * 25. Denmark**-amf

a. It is considered to have one of the healthiest economies of the post-communist countries. b. The late Pope John Paul II hails from this country. c. Pierogies is a popular dish from this country. d. This country lost over 6 million citizens in WW II.
 * 26. Poland**-amf

a. It is located in the Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia. b. It is a destination country for men and women from South and Southeast Asia who migrate willingly, but are subsequently trafficked into involuntary servitude as domestic workers and laborers c. As of 2007, oil and natural gas revenues had enabled this country to attain the highest per capita income in the world. d. It begins with a Q and ends an R.
 * 27. Qatar**-amf

a. its official language is English. But people also speak Shona and Sindabele b. Its currency is called the dollar c. Is a landlocked country in Africa d.Begins with a Z
 * 28. Zimbabwe**

a. This country is home of Cheju Island which is also a center of shamanism b. The 1988 summer Olympics were hosted here c. Recently beat north korea in the Asian World Cup Qualifier d. Has two names _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
 * 29. South korea**

a. Boris Tadic is the current president b. This country’s currency is the dinar c. Its capital is Belgrade d.S _ _ _ _ _
 * 30. Serbia**

31. **Australia** a. It has the lowest population density in the world b.It has 10,000 beaches c. It is a continent as well as a country d.It is often referred to as "down under"

32. **Rwanda** a. It's a small, landlocked country in Africa bordered by Uganda, Burundi, the Congo and Tanzania b. It has the densest population on the continent c. Its name comes from the French for "Land of a Thousand Hills" d. It begins with an "R"

// --The following countries were added to the 2010 edition of this game. Note: the 2010 edition begins with country #36 and goes backward. //

a. It is estimated that 95% of this country's population is of European descent. b. It is a country in which yerba maté is commonly drunk. c. Its capital is Montevideo. d. It was created as a buffer state between Argentina and Brazil.
 * 33. Uruguay**

a. Most of this country's inhabitants live along the Senegal River. b. Its capital is Nouakchott. c. It is in northwest Africa. d. It begins with the letter M.
 * 34. Mauritania**

a. Because of its strategic position at the crossroads of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East, this country has been invaded time and time again throughout history. b. It is an Islamic republique, headed by a president. c. It is a very mountainous, land-locked country. d. Today, it is embroiled in war, pitting NATO troops and the current government against the ousted Taliban government and its allies from the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
 * 35. Afghanistan**

a. Gained independence from Spain in 1813 and in 1819 Simón Bolívar was elected their first president. b. People of note from this country include actors John Leguizamo and musicians Shakira and Juanes. c. It is located in the northeastern part of South America. d. It begins with the letter C.
 * 36. Columbia**