Exploring Countries Around the World
Exploring Countries Around the World
What do you already know about the countries in our world?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to name different countries and recognise their special features.
What is a Country?
A country is a land where people live, work, and play together. There are many countries in the world.
How Many Countries?
There are about 195 countries in the world. Each has its own flag, name and way of life.
Continents and Countries
Continents are large areas of land. There are 7 continents.
Continents
Countries are smaller areas within continents.
Countries
Flags of the World
Each country has a special flag. Flags use colours and shapes to show what is important to that country.
People and Languages
People in different countries speak many languages and have different traditions.
Famous Landmarks
Some countries have famous places like the Eiffel Tower in France or the Great Wall in China.
Food Around the World
Countries have special foods. For example, Italy is known for pizza, and Japan for sushi.
What Did You Discover?
Can you name one new country you learned about today? What is something special about it?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.