WN Field Day 2013

1. Challenge- Choose the countries for this year’s event! WN Field Day 2013

2. Is considered the safest country in Central America. Also considered the “Drug Police”. A unique, unexplored country. It became an independent country from Spain in 1821. One of the few countries in Central America that competes in the Olympics. Nicaragua

3. It is the longest country in the world. We never had a war between the U.S and Chile It has a healthy and sustainable economy. Chile is one of South Americas most stable countries U.S and Chile are in a truce right now and will be for a long time. Chile

4. It is very unique and has a large population. It has many interesting attractions such as the Atlas Mountains. Morocco has the same government as the United States. The area of Morocco is 446,550 km, approx. the size of California. Morocco was established on July 9, 1912. Morocco

5. England is a highly industrious country. Sir Eugene Goossens, from England, built the Sydney Opera House. England has no political issues and no debts. England is the world’s largest financial center in the world. London was where the 2012 Olympics were held. England

6. Their culture is extremely respectful toward the earth. Crime rates diminish every year. Technology is very advanced. The highest Ferris wheel, the Singapore Flyer is there. The Helix Bridge, China Town, Orchard Road are popular attractions. They have high quality food. Singapore

7. Village culture is still a way of life. It is right on the equator. Almost all natives speak English. It is one of the farthest countries from the US. Fiji receives 400-500,000 tourists annually. Fiji

8. 7,000 islands make up the Philippines. Main exports are electrical machinery, clothing, food and live animals, chemicals, and timber products. The Philippines are a democracy. They have one of the highest birth rates in Asia. They are allies with the U.S.A. Philippines

9. Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to receive a perfect ten on the uneven bars in the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal for Romania. • The fountain pen and the first aerodynamic car were invented in Romania. • 47% of the land is covered with natural and semi-natural ecosystems. • The Black Sea off the coast of Romania is blue, green, or gray, but it is never black. • Beautifully crafted castles and huge mansions are a common everyday sight in the city and countryside of Romania. Romania

10. French Guiana is a French Colony. It is the only country in North and South America that uses Euros as its currency. The country under French’s Government. It’s one of the few countries in South America without autonomous government. French Guiana's main language is French, but people also speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Taki-taki (an indigenous language) . French Guiana

11. Extremely modern in some areas, and traditional in other areas. Has a large game park called the Kruger National Park, and is known around the world for its beauty. It also consists of other well known game parks Contains many types of fascinating animals. Large open pieces of land used by natives that are being explored for facts of the where the first men came from. Has many well known land forms and is phrased by tourists as ”Absolutely beautiful.” South Africa