Wednesday, March 4, 2009

World's Healthiest Countries - Trivia Style

Hey 4A! Similar to the last post, a recent study was conducted of the world's healthiest countries. Again, here are clues for the countries that finished in the top five of the study. You may want to use your social studies book, an atlas, or a world map to help you identify the countries based on the clues. You can turn in your answers beginning tomorrow for tickets.

#5 - This is a country in West-Central Europe. Bern is it's capital and Zurich is the largest city. Men have a life expectancy of 71 and women have a life expectancy of 75. What is the name of this country?

#4 - This is a country in North Central Europe. Berlin is the largest city as well as the capital of the country. In this country, you do not have to pay for a taxi to go to the hospital. What is the name of this country?

#3 - This is a country of northern Europe bordering on the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is the capital and the largest city. On average, people in this country have doubled their intake of fruits and vegetables in the last year. What is the name of this country?

#2 - This is a country of norther Europe. Stockholm is the capital as well as the largest city. What is the name of this country?

#1 - This is an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean near the Arctic Circle. It is known for its glaciers, waterfalls, and volcanoes. It is the least polluted out of the healthiest countries. Reykjavík is the capital and the largest city. What is the name of this country?

1 comment:

JJ said...

#5 = switzerland
#4 = germany
#3 = Finland

Hey this is esay with Matt's Globe this is realy easy
#2=Sweeden
#1=Iceland
Hey Iceland was known as Thule in the time of the vikings when a exploarer saw it and didn't know anything about it.