1. Political parties such as the Colorado Party and the Blanco Party are important in what country, the second-smallest in area in South America?
2. Despite recent nuclear tests by North Korea, the majority of the population in a nearby Asian island country does not support acquiring nuclear weapons. Name this country.
3. Khao Yai National Park, covering an area of more than 800 square miles and home to diverse tropical wildlife, such as elephants and tigers, lies southwest of Laos in what country?
4. Canaima National Park, covering more than 11,500 square miles, includes the world’s tallest waterfall. This national park is located in Venezuela along the border with which smaller country?
5. Madidi National Park stretches from the Andes to the Amazon and includes the Madidi and Tuichi rivers. This park is considered one of the world’s largest biodiversity reserves and is located in what country north of Argentina?
6. Kahuzi-Biega National Park, which takes its name from two extinct volcanoes that dominate the region, has been affected by increased poaching and numbers of refugees in recent years. This park is located in what country northeast of Angola?
7. Bialowieza National Park, famed as a home for European bison, protects primeval forest along the border between Poland and what country to its east?
8. Corcovado National Park, located on the Osa Peninsula, is known for its species- rich forests. This park is one of the most diverse protected areas in what country bordering Nicaragua?
9. Kafue National Park, one of the largest national parks in the world, encompasses about 8,650 square miles including the Busanga Plains in which country bordering Zimbabwe?
10. Doñana National Park, situated in the provinces of Huelva and Sevilla, is an important European wetland reserve and migratory stopover that is home to hundreds of bird species. This park is located in what country?
ANSWERS: 1. Uruguay 2. Japan 3. Thailand 4. Guyana 5. Bolivia 6. Democratic Republic of the Congo 7. Belarus 8. Costa Rica 9. Zambia 10. Spain
National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society
