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Which of the following regions includes New Zealand?

  • Micronesia
  • North Africa
  • Melanesia
  • Polynesia (correct)

    • What is the official language of New Zealand?

  • Maori
  • Arabic
  • English (correct)
  • French

    • Which of the following is a nearby island group to New Zealand?

  • Cook Islands (correct)
  • Tonga
  • Fiji
  • Solomon Islands

    • What is the name of the famous national park in New Zealand?

    <p>Fiordland National Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT part of Polynesia?

    <p>Fiji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Algeria?

    <p>Algiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common religion in North Africa?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Algeria?

    <p>Dinar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Libya?

    <p>Tripoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Sudan?

    <p>Pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official language of Tunisia?

    <p>Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which airline is associated with the Central African Republic?

    <p>Air Centrafrique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the religion of the majority of the population in Chad?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Congo (Republic)?

    <p>Brazzaville</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Gabon?

    <p>CFA Franc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official language of Sao Tome and Principe?

    <p>Portuguese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency used in Egypt?

    <p>Pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a tourist attraction in Morocco?

    <p>Cruising the Nile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official language of Algeria?

    <p>Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the famous temple complex in Luxor, Egypt?

    <p>Karnak Temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital city of Morocco?

    <p>Rabat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a popular tourist activity in Egypt?

    <p>Diving the Red Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Mozambique?

    <p>Maputo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which airline is associated with South Africa?

    <p>SA/South African Airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Mozambique?

    <p>Metical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the archipelago located near Mozambique?

    <p>Bazaruto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the national park in South Africa?

    <p>Kruger National Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common language spoken in South Africa?

    <p>English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Tsswana, Southern Sotho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the city located near Table Mountain in South Africa?

    <p>Cape Town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the religion practiced in South Africa?

    <p>Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the name 'Australia'?

    <p>From the Latin word 'Australis', meaning 'southern land'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following islands is the capital of Australia?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states are there in Australia?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of New South Wales?

    <p>Sydney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Australia?

    <p>Dollar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a famous attraction in Australia?

    <p>The Great Barrier Reef</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Australia famous for?

    <p>Its wildlife animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which airline is commonly associated with Australia?

    <p>Qantas Airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous beach in Australia?

    <p>Bondi Beach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a state in Australia?

    <p>Northern Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Oceania

    • Polynesia includes American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Niue, Pitcairn, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis & Futuna Islands.
    • Micronesia includes Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia), Nauru, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and United States Minor Outlying Islands.
    • Melanesia includes Fiji, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

    New Zealand

    • New Zealand is located in the Pacific Ocean and consists of North Island and South Island.
    • Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
    • The official language is English, and the official currency is the New Zealand dollar.
    • Air New Zealand is the national carrier.
    • Christianity is the dominant religion.
    • Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound are major attractions.

    Australia

    • Australia is the smallest continent in the world, consisting of mainland Australia and state island Tasmania.
    • There are six states: New South Wales (capital Sydney), Queensland (capital Brisbane), South Australia (capital Adelaide), Tasmania (capital Hobart), Victoria (capital Melbourne), and Western Australia (capital Perth).
    • There are two territories: Australian Capital Territory (capital Canberra) and Northern Territory (capital Darwin).
    • The official language is English, and the official currency is the Australian dollar.
    • Qantas is the national carrier.
    • Christianity is the dominant religion.
    • Australia is famous for its wildlife, including echidna, dingo, kangaroo, koala, platypus, Tasmanian devil, wallaby, and wombat.
    • Major attractions include Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Bondi Beach, and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

    Africa

    • North Africa includes Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, and Tunisia.
    • Central Africa includes Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
    • South Africa includes Angola, Mozambique, and South Africa.

    North Africa

    • Algeria: capital is Algiers, currency is the dinar, and language is Arabic.
    • Egypt: capital is Cairo, currency is the pound, and language is Modern Standard Arabic.
    • Morocco: capital is Rabat, currency is the dirham, and language is Arabic.
    • Libya: capital is Tripoli, currency is the dinar, and language is Arabic.
    • Sudan: capital is Khartoum, currency is the pound, and language is Arabic.
    • Tunisia: capital is Tunis, currency is the dinar, and language is Arabic.

    Central Africa

    • Cameroon: capital is Yaounde, currency is the CFA franc, and language is French and English.
    • Central African Republic: capital is Bangui, currency is the CFA franc, and language is Sango and French.
    • Chad: capital is N'Djamena, currency is the CFA franc, and language is French and Arabic.
    • Congo: capital is Brazzaville, currency is the CFA franc, and language is French.
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo: capital is Kinshasa, currency is the franc, and language is French.
    • Equatorial Guinea: capital is Malabo, currency is the CFA franc, and language is Spanish and French.
    • Gabon: capital is Libreville, currency is the CFA franc, and language is French.

    South Africa

    • Angola: capital is Luanda, currency is the kwanza, and language is Portuguese.
    • Mozambique: capital is Maputo, currency is the metical, and language is Portuguese.
    • South Africa: capital is Pretoria (administrative) and Cape Town (legislative), currency is the rand, and language is English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and others.

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