Why not ask an Eskimo to show you to the North Pole.
You'll need a lot of time to visit all ten provinces here!
Maybe you can get a job as a lumberjack!  The north is covered with forests.
In some cities here, a French dictionary will come in handy!
You may want to visit a wildlife park while you're in North America.

If you like adventure, travel to all 50 states!
You may want to buy a car here -- the world's biggest manufacturer of automobiles!
Head for the States and meet people from different ethnic groups!
No other country produces more goods or consumes more resources!
The Indians and the Eskimos were the first people to live here in North America.

Fiestas, colorful and spirited celebrations, are a big part of life here.
Dry deserts, tropical forests, tall mountains -- this place has it all!
If you're hungry for corn tortillas, you've come to the right place!
If you like chile peppers, you'll love it here!  They grow over 60 different types.
It's fun and interesting to explore Mayan ruins here in North America.

It's interesting to see Guatemalans living by\ancient Indian customs.
Be daring!  Climb one of over 30 volcanoes in this small country.
It might be fun to swing on a vine in the tropical jungles.
You'll recognize the people here by their brightly colored clothes, which they make.
Most of the people in this North American country are Roman Catholic.

Don't miss the colorful market-\places, where Indians sell handmade crafts.
If you like bananas you'll love it here -- the world's largest exporter of the fruit!
Why not go to the Galapagos Islands and see the giant tortoises!
Don't forget your Spanish dictionary!
This country in South America was once part of the great Incan empire.

You'll notice that many of the people here use llamas as pack animals.
You may not expect it, but along the coast are some of the world's driest desert.
If you hike into the Andes Mountains, you're sure to meet some very interesting Indians!
If you're interested in minerals, this country has mines of copper, silver, and more!
Fishing along this coast of South America yields some of the world's best catches!

If you like coffee, you'll love it here -- the world's largest coffee producer!
A Portuguese dictionary will come in handy!
Have a wild time canoeing down the Amazon River!
Beware of snakes in the Amazon Basin!  Some are big enough to swallow a deer!
About 200,000 Indians live in this huge country in South America.

You won't be the only foreigner in this "melting-pot" country.
Why not go fishing.  It's the major industry here!
If you hike into the Andes Mountains, remember that volcanic eruptions are common.
Don't forget your Spanish dictionary!
This patriotic country is one of\12 independent nations in South America.

On the street, you may hear a gypsy playing flamenco music\on his guitar.
You can visit hundreds of churches and cathedrals in this Roman Catholic country.
Some Spaniards like bullfights, but many people who go to them are tourists!
The warm climate is good for growing grapes, olives, and oranges.
It's tradition to take an evening stroll about town in this country in Europe.

Be sure to relax at a sidewalk cafe or have your portrait painted by a street artist.
You can visit the vineyards and see how people turn grapes into wine and champagne.
Travel to the countryside and\see how different life is from that\in Paris!
Why not visit a museum and learn about this country's long and stormy history.
Bring some money for your trip to one of Europe's wealthiest nations!

Bring your umbrella!  Rain is a daily fact of life here.
You may enjoy the tea breaks here.  Take one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Be careful on the streets!  Few countries in the world are more crowded with people.
While you're here you can visit England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This country in Europe is also called Great Britain.

Go to the coast and see the famous fjords -- deep finger lakes of water.
Dress warmly if you go north to the tundra above the Arctic Circle.
Here you'll see people with one of the highest standards of living in the world!
If you don't mind long winters and cool summers, you'll like it here!
Norwegians catch more fish than any other country in Europe.

Take a long hike in the forest -- trees cover over half of the land.
If you go to a folk festival, be sure to dance around the Maypole!
In the north you may see reindeer drinking from the cold, clear lakes.
It might be interesting to visit one of the many harbors and shipyards here!
Vikings once sailed from this European country to raid foreign lands.

If you travel across this great land, you'll meet people from over 100 ethnic groups.
Why not visit Russia, one of 15 republics which make up this huge country.
For enjoyment why not go to a circus or see the ballet.  Both are world-famous here!
There are many beautiful buildings to tour in Moscow, the capital.
About 75% of the people live in the European part of this country, the rest in Asia.

For enjoyment, why not hike through a forest or visit a castle.
How about a trip through the Bavarian Alps.  The scenery is breathtaking!
Not long ago, East and West Germany united to become one country.
Many farmers here keep pigs and raise barley and other grains.
The mines and factories in the west make it the richest country in Europe.

Have fun in this wonderland for skiers, hikers, and mountain climbers.
If you like chocolate or cheese, you'll love it here!
It's a good place to go shopping for clocks and watches.
Many factories here make chemicals and machinery.
This European country is famous for staying neutral during times of war.

You'll notice that the culture here is based on a love of art and respect for the past.
While you're here, why not visit the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
Why not tour some of the ancient ruins in Rome, like the Colosseum!
If you like spaghetti, you'll love it here!
Italians grow more pears and olives than any other European country.

Why not hike along the bluffs and beaches on the Adriatic Sea.
Visit the coastal city of Dubrovnik and take a walk along the stone wall.
Don't be surprised if you see a farmer plowing his field with a team of oxen.
Ask a Yugoslav to teach you how to play Chess.  Many people here love the game.
This European country is known as a land of shepherds, poets, and warriors.

Ancient ruins, sandy beaches, rugged mountains -- this place has it all!
Why not sail to an island.  Greece has over 2,000!
If you want to, you can visit the site of the first Olympic Games.
You won't meet many people in the mountains, which cover 75% of the land.
This European country is famous for its art, theater, poetry and philosophy.

While you're in the area, why not visit the world's largest desert, the Sahara.
If you visit a big city, you may see snake charmers, story tellers, and medicine men!
You'll recognize the people who live in and around the desert by their blue clothing.
In the countryside, farmers keep sheep, goats, and cattle.
This African country is ruled by a king.

Don't leave without visiting the pyramids.  They'll take your breath away!
Take a sail down the Nile River, the longest river in the world!
Be sure and taste the dates, figs and mangos that grow here.  They're delicious!
Rent a camel for your journey.  Most of this land is windswept desert.
For about 2,000 years, this African country was one of the world's strongest, richest nations!

Why not go on a photo safari in one of the wildlife parks.  You might see a zebra!
If you hike in the rich valleys here, you'll come across hundreds of streams.
Wear light clothing.  The weather is hot and dry.
You'll notice that the farmers here grow coffee, tea and corn.
You'll meet people from over 40 ethnic groups in this African country.

You'll see a lot of cows here.  They're sacred to the people.
If you feel daring, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro -- the tallest mountain here!
You'll notice a lot of diamond mines here -- the world's leading producer of these gems.
Don't forget your Swahili dictionary!
A quarter of the land in this African country is set aside for national parks.

Try and see a camel wrestling contest.  They're a real kick!
You'll notice a lot of mosques here.  Most of the people are Muslims.
Visit Istanbul!  This city, once called Constantinople, is rich in history.
You'll run into a lot of bazaars (markets) where people sell carpets, pottery and pipes.
This dry, mountainous country is part of Asia, although 3% of the land lies in Europe.

If you have time, visit Mecca.  This Muslim holy site is world-famous.
You'll notice that the farmers here grow dates, fruit and grains.
Rent a camel for your travels.  Much of the land is desert.
You may come across a group of nomadic Bedouins.  They're 30% of the population here.
The government in this Asian country is a monarchy with a council of ministers.

Be careful on the streets.  They're crowded with people, bicycles, and cows!
Bring light clothing.  The summers are hot and dry.
You'll notice that most people are farmers living in small villages.
A Hindi dictionary will come in handy!
Most people in this Asian country are Hindus, but many follow the religion of Islam.

Festivals here include fire-\crackers, lanterns and dragon parades.  They're great!
You'll notice that most of the people here work in agriculture.
If you like rice, you'll love it here!
Rent a bicycle for your trip.  It's a popular way to get around.
This mountainous country in Asia is the most populated country in the world!

You'll notice that books, art and daily life here often focus on a love of nature.
Bring your umbrella.  It rains a lot here!
This country makes more television sets than any other country in the world!
You'll probably eat a lot of fish, rice and seaweed while you're here.
This country in Asia catches more fish than any other country in the world.

Plan your trip carefully.  This place goes without sunlight for months at a time!
You'll run into people from many different countries here -- conducting experiments.
You can't visit a capital city here because this place is not a country.
You'll want a sled and husky team to help you across the snow and ice!
This island continent is the world's greatest pure wilderness.

Head for the "down under," where the sheep outnumber the people!
While you're at it, why not visit some of the 20,000 Pacific islands off the coast!
Scuba diving is fun on the amazing Great Barrier Reef.
In the Outback you may meet an Aborigine (native) of this land.
You'll be visiting the only country in the world which is also a continent.

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