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Geography

Geography is about our world. It looks at lands and people. It looks at how things change. It helps us find where things are. We can use maps to see. Do you like to look at maps?

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Africa

Africa is a very big land. It is a giant continent. Many people live there. It has many big animals. The land is very special. Do you want to learn more?

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Asia

Asia is a very large place. It is a huge part of our world. Many people live there. It has hot deserts and green jungles. It has cold, snowy areas too. Can you find it on a map?

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Europe

Europe is a big land. It sits near many oceans. It is next to Asia. Many people live there. It is a special place. Can you find it on a map?

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Human settlement

People live in many places. Some places are small villages. Some places are big cities. We build roads and houses there. People work and live together. Do you live in a town or a city?

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North America

North America is a very big place. It sits near big oceans. Many people live there. They speak many ways to talk. It is a grand land to see. Can you find it on a map?

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Oceania

Oceania is a big part of our world. It has many islands. It also has the land of Australia. Much of it is in the blue ocean. It has green forests too. Do you like the sea?

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South America

South America is a big land. It sits near the blue ocean. There are very tall mountains there. Many people live near the water. It is a special place. Would you like to go there?

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Algeria

Algeria is a big country. It is in North Africa. Much of it is a dry desert. The north has green mountains. Many people live there. Do you want to see the desert?

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Amazon River

The Amazon is a huge river. It is in South America. It has a lot of water. It flows into the big ocean. This river is very special. Do you want to see it?

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Andes

The Andes are very big mountains. They sit in South America. They go from north to south. Many people live near them. It is a very long chain of hills. Do you want to see them?

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Antarctica

Antarctica is a cold land. It is at the bottom of the world. Most of it is white ice. It is very windy there. You might see a penguin! Do you like the snow?

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Arctic

The Arctic is a very cold place. It is at the top of the world. There is lots of snow and ice. Many animals live there. Can you imagine the cold?

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Argentina

Argentina is a big country. It is in South America. It sits near the ocean. Some parts are very cold. Many people live there. Do you want to visit?

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Australia

Australia is a big country. It sits near the ocean. Some parts are dry deserts. Other parts are green forests. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?

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Bangkok

Bangkok is a big city. It is in Thailand. It sits by a river. Many people live there. It has bright temples. Do you want to visit?

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It sits near India. The sea is to the south. Many people live there. It has big green forests. Can you find it on a map?

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Beijing

Beijing is a big city. It is in China. It is very old. Many people live there. You can see grand palaces. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?

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Canada

Canada is a big country. It is in North America. It has many oceans near it. You can see many places there. It is a very large land. Do you want to visit Canada?

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Caribbean

The Caribbean is a big place. It has many islands. It sits near North and South America. The blue sea is in the middle. Many people live there. It is a beautiful place. Do you want to visit?

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Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is very big. It is a huge lake. It sits between many lands. Some parts are cold. Some parts are warm. It is a special place. Do you want to see it?

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Central Asia

Central Asia is a big place. It is part of Asia. It has many dry lands. Some parts have high mountains. It has big, grassy fields too. You can see many animals there. Do you want to visit?

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City

A city is a big place. Many people live there. They work and play in the streets. Cities often have many buildings. You can see them near water. Do you like big cities?

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Continent

A continent is a big piece of land. It is very, very large. Most people say there are seven. They are all part of our world. They sit in the big blue ocean. Do you know their names?

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Congo is a big place. It is in Africa. It has many green trees. Many people live there. They speak many ways to talk. It is a very big land. Do you like the jungle?

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East Asia

East Asia is a big part of Asia. It is near the Pacific Ocean. Many people live there. It has many big cities. It has been around for a long time. Do you want to see a map?

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Egypt

Egypt is a big country. It sits in Africa. It is near the sea. Many people live there. You can see very old things. It has a long story. Do you want to see the pyramids?

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a big land. It is in East Africa. Many people live there. It has many different groups of people. This place is very special. Do you want to see it?

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France

France is a big country. It is in Europe. It has a city called Paris. Many people visit it. You can see many art things there. Do you want to go?

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Ganges

The Ganges is a big river. It flows through India and Bangladesh. It starts in the high mountains. Many people live near the water. It is a very special place. Can you see the dolphins?

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Germany

Germany is a big country. It is in Europe. It has many people. Some parts have big mountains. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Would you like to visit?

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Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are very big. They sit in North America. They are near Canada and the United States. These lakes have lots of fresh water. They are like big seas. Do you like the water?

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Himalayas

The Himalayas are very tall mountains. They are in Asia. They have lots of white snow. Some peaks are the highest in the world. Mount Everest is one of them. These mountains are very pretty. Do you like the snow?

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a busy place. It sits near the coast of China. It has many tall buildings. Lots of people live there. It is a very special city. Would you like to visit?

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India

India is a big country. It sits in South Asia. The blue ocean is near it. Many people live there. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?

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Indonesia

Indonesia is a big place. It is made of many islands. Some islands are very green. There are many tall mountains too. It is a warm place to be. Do you like the sea?

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Iran

Iran is a big country. It sits in West Asia. It is near the sea. Many people live there. It has a very long history. Can you find it on a map?

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Israel

Israel is a country. It sits near the sea. It is in West Asia. Many people live there. It is a very old place. Do you want to see it?

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Istanbul

Istanbul is a big city. It is in Turkey. It sits on two lands. One side is in Europe. One side is in Asia. It is by the water. Do you want to visit?

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Italy

Italy is a big country. It sits in Europe. It is near a blue sea. Many people live there. Rome is a very big city. It is a special place. Do you want to go there?

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Jakarta

Jakarta is a big city. It is in Indonesia. The city is by the sea. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Do you want to see it?

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Japan

Japan is a country in the sea. It is made of many islands. Some parts have very high mountains. Many people live in big cities. Tokyo is the largest city. It is a very cool place. Do you want to visit Japan?

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Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a very old city. It sits in a land near the sea. Many people think it is a holy place. It is a special place for many. Have you seen a map of it?

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Kenya

Kenya is a big country in Africa. It sits near the blue ocean. Some parts have cold, snowy mountains. Other parts are very dry. You can see many wild animals there. It is a beautiful place. Would you like to visit?

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Lagos

Lagos is a very big city. It is in Nigeria. It sits by the sea. Many people live there. It is a busy place to be. Do you want to see it?

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Malaysia

Malaysia is a warm place. It sits in Southeast Asia. The land is split by a big sea. You can see tigers and big flowers there. It is a very pretty land. Do you want to visit?

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Map

A map shows us a place. It can be on paper. It can be on a screen. Maps can show the whole world. They can show just one town. Maps help us find our way. Do you like to look at maps?

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Mecca

Mecca is a special city. It is in Saudi Arabia. It sits in a valley. Many people visit this place. It is a very busy city. Do you want to see it?

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