Ecuador in South America is home to more than 1,000 species of Orchids
Istanbul (largest city in Turkey) is located in 2 continents: the western part is located in Europe and the eastern part is located in Asia
More than 50,000 people in Japan surpassed the age of 100 years old
There are 2 landlocked countries in Africa; Swaziland and Lesotho are fully landlocked within South Africa
The city of Brisbane in Australia host an annual cockroach racing tournament
98% of the Antarctica Continent is covered in ice
Fast Facts
North America
Area: 9.5 million sq. mi.
Population: 580 million
Languages: English (main), Spanish, French and many more
Countries: 23
Largest Country: Canada
Smallest Country: Granada
South America
Area: 6.9 million sq. mi.
Population: 425 million
Languages: Spanish (main), Portughese, Dutch, English, Quechua and others
Countries: 12
Largest Country: Brazil
Smallest Country: Suriname
Europe
Area: 3.9 million sq. mi.
Population: 740 million
Languages: more than 250 (Romance, Germanic, Slavic languages)
Countries: 50
Largest Country: Russia
Smallest Country: Vatican City
Asia
Area: 17.2 million sq. mi.
Population: 4.5 billion
Languages: over 2,300 languages
Countries: 48
Largest Country: Russia
Smallest Country: Maldives
Africa
Area: 11.7 million sq. mi.
Population: 1.1 billion
Languages: Approximately 2,000 languages
Countries: 54
Largest Country: Algeria
Smallest Country: Seychelles
Australia
Area: 3 million sq. mi.
Population: 36 million
Languages: over 200 languages
Countries: 14
Largest Country: Australia
Smallest Country: Nauru
Antarctica
Area: 5.4 million sq. mi.
Population: 5 thousand (none permanent)
Languages: None
Countries: None
Largest Country: N/A
Smallest Country: N/A
Photos
Statue of Liberty, USA
The symbol of America located on the Liberty Island in the New York Harbor was a gift to the United States of America from the French people in 1986. It is believed the French originally intended to gift the statue to Egypt but Egypt rejected the gift for being old fashioned.
Machu Pichu, Peru
Machu Picchu was discovered only about 100 years ago and is referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Its name means ‘Old Mountain’ in the Quechua language. The site is located at 8000 feet above sea level in the mountains of Peru. There are lots of tales regarding what the site was built for from people believing it was a sacred site to others saying it was a summer retreat for an Incan emperor.
The Colosseum, Italy
This impressive ancient ruin used to host the most thrilling ancient amusement events: gladiator fights. It held fifty thousand spectators at a time making it even more impressive for the times it was built. Today it is visited by a large number of tourists each year (~8.5 million in 2018)
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is an ancient religious monument located in Cambodia. It was constructed in the twelfth century and is the site of one of the oldest civilizations of the world. It is a temple which serves as one of the most important tourist attractions in Asia.
Sahara Desert, Africa
The Sahara is a desert located on the African continent. It is the largest hot desert in the world, and the third largest desert overall after Antarctica and the Arctic. Its area is comparable to the area of China or the United States. Sahara desert is the driest hot desert on earth and extends over 11 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Western Sahara, Sudan and Tunisia. It is most famous for its spectacular sand dunes.
Great Barrier of Reef, Australia
The Great Barrier of Reef is located off the coast of Queensland in Australia. This reef is the world’s biggest coral reef, made from about three thousand individual reefs. It is a wonderful place to observe underwater life including fish and underwater plants. The Great Barrier of Reefs is home to several endangered species.
South Pole
If you stuck a pole all the way through the planet along its axis of rotation, it would poke out the bottom at the geographic south pole. But did you know there's more than one south pole? In fact, there are three. The geographic south pole is the place where all the lines of longitude converge in the South. The pole your compass points toward when you head south is the magnetic south pole. And for photos there is a special ceremonial south pole
Statue of Liberty, USA
The symbol of America located on the Liberty Island in the New York Harbor was a gift to the United States of America from the French people in 1986. It is believed the French originally intended to gift the statue to Egypt but Egypt rejected the gift for being old fashioned.
Machu Pichu, Peru
Machu Picchu was discovered only about 100 years ago and is referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Its name means ‘Old Mountain’ in the Quechua language. The site is located at 8000 feet above sea level in the mountains of Peru. There are lots of tales regarding what the site was built for from people believing it was sacred site to others saying it was a summer retreat for an Incan emperor.
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
This impressive ancient ruin used to host the most thrilling ancient amusement: gladiator fights. It held fifty thousand spectators at a time making it even more impressive for the times it was built. Today it is visited by a large number of tourists each year (~8.5 million in 2018)
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is an ancient religious monument located in Cambodia. It was constructed in the twelfth century and is a relic of one of the oldest civilizations of the world. It is a temple complex which serves as one of the most important tourist attractions in Asia.
Sahara Desert, Namibia
The Sahara is a desert located on the African continent. It is the largest hot desert in the world, and the third largest desert overall after Antarctica and the Arctic. Its area is comparable to the area of China or the United States. Sahara desert is the driest hot desert on earth
Great Barrier of Reef, Australia
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of Earth and lies on the opposite side of Earth from the North Pole; If you stuck a pole all the way through the planet along its axis of rotation, it would poke out the bottom at the geographic south pole. But there's more than one south pole. In fact, there are three. The geographic south pole is the place where all the lines of longitude converge in the Southern Hemisphere. The pole your compass points toward when you head south is the magnetic south pole. And then there's the ceremonial south pole, which has been set aside for photo opportunities.
South Pole
Beautiful grounds of the palace that was the main royal residence for French monarchy between 1682 and 1789. The palace is now a historical monument and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Food Around The World
Bread
Breads of all shapes and sizes made from many types of
flour are enjoyed around the world, including the thin French Baguette, the twisted German Pretzel, the leavened Indian Naan, and the cheesy Brazilian Pao de Queijo.
Ice Cream
Ice cream is a beloved dessert for people all over the world. From smooth Soft Serve and Gelato to fruity Sorbet and Paletas, from golf-ball-sized Mochi to rolled I Tim Pad, ice cream is delicious in every form.
World Explorer Passport: Keep
track of your adventures in your World
Explorers passport! Fill out the first
page, add your photo, and complete
your passport as your World Explorers
adventures continue with country kits.
World Explorer Backpack: Decorate
your own Little Learning Hands backpack
to keep your World Explorers materials
in one spot—or carry around your own
items on your personal adventures.
Global Booklet: Learn about each of
the continents, their unique features, the
people who inhabit them, and fun facts
about Planet Earth!
Global Recipe Cards: Find an adult to help
you create some delicious worldwide treats, like fresh homemade bread and
ice cream.
3D Puzzle of the World: Build the
globe by hand with a fun and fascinating
3D puzzle.
Scratch off Map of the World: Keep
track of countries as you explore them
with Little Learning Hands or during
your own adventures
Table Talk Cards: Challenge your family
to share new stories with these fun facts
and interesting questions designed to
encourage family discussion.
Sticker: Mark your exploration of the World in your passport by placing this sticker on the page dedicated to the Global Kit
