There are only 252 countries on our planet, some of them are only partially recognized, some belong to the overseas territories of France or Great Britain. No matter how trite it may sound, but each of them has its own characteristics and many curious things that distinguish it from others. We have collected the most interesting facts about different countries of the world that will surprise you.
The country that will disappear first
Given the constantly updated information about global warming, the first country that could disappear from the face of the Earth is the Maldives. There are almost 1200 coral islands here, and the average height above sea level barely exceeds two meters. No, of course, they have a record holder, which is very difficult to call a mountain. This is Villingili Hill. This point boasts a height of 5 meters and 10 centimeters. If suddenly global warming leads to changes in the ocean, then the Maldives will completely hide the water. According to some scientists, this paradise on the planet is no more than a century old, so not visiting the Maldives is a crime.
The fattest country on earth
Most overweight people live in the Republic of Nauru. Obesity affects 95% of local residents, and one of the most common causes of death is cardiovascular disease and diabetes. And fast food is to blame for everything: it was with its import that the Nauruans began to “grow in breadth”.
But there are a few more interesting facts about this country: it is the smallest independent republic on Earth, the smallest island state, the smallest state outside of Europe, and the only republic in the world that does not have an official capital.
A country where sand is made from oil and coral
Guam is not exactly a country, it is part of the United States and has the status of an unincorporated organized territory without the right to participate in national elections.
There is no sand in the country, or rather, no natural sand. But the locals began to make it from ... oil and corals! During the construction of the road, the country uses a mix of coral earth and black gold. Why would they import sand?
The oldest sovereign state
Egypt is the first country to gain sovereignty. This happened in 3100 BC as a result of the formation of the first dynasty. By the way, the very concept of a sovereign state is many times younger: it was formed around the 19th century.
The country with the most lakes
The real lake district is Canada. More than 60 percent of all lakes of the planet are located on its territory. Moreover, the density of water bodies here is surprising: there are approximately 3,000 lakes on 9 percent of Canada.
A country where you will not meet a neighbor
In Mongolia, the population density is minimal: there are 2 people per 1 square kilometer. This is a real champion in density on the planet. And compare this with one of the most populated areas of Hong Kong - Mong Kok - here there are 340 thousand people per 1 square kilometer.
Country without rivers
There are no rivers in Saudi Arabia, and fresh water in the country is obtained from underground reservoirs and desalination plants.
The youngest population
The country with the youngest population is Nigeria. Almost half of the people in the state are under the age of 15, which is 49 percent of the total population.
The most multinational state on the planet
In India, according to some scientists, there are more than 2 thousand nationalities. According to the constitution, there are 21 official languages in the country, they are spoken by a large part of the population, and some of them have a simply classical status (for example, Sanskrit). But this is not the main record ... Generally speaking, 447 or more languages are used here, as well as 2,000 dialects.
A country completely covered by the jungle
The small state of South America, Suriname, is almost completely covered by the jungle - 91 percent of the territory is occupied by forests. The lion's share of the population lives near the capital along the coast, and only 5 percent of the locals (mostly indigenous) live inland.
A country where agriculture is practically not developed
In fact, there are many countries on the planet whose economy does not depend on agriculture at all. But the largest of them is Singapore.
A country where they do not know the official language
In Papua New Guinea, one of the official languages is English. However, only 1 percent of the population speaks it. But in general, the state can boast of linguistic diversity (maybe, though not in the same way as India): the locals speak 820 languages. By the way, there are other official languages here: top-piksin and hiri-motu. Most New Guineans know them.
The largest number of prisoners
The United States has the most people behind bars. The United States is the undisputed leader here: there are 2.2 million prisoners here, which is 25 percent of all prisoners on the planet.
In second place is China (1.6 million), followed by Brazil (659 thousand people) and Russia (623 thousand people).
Svetlana Gladushchenko
Summary of the lesson "Such different peoples of the world"
Today we will introduce you to peoples of the world. We will talk about peoples in the past tense, because in our time the life of many people, especially in cities, differs little from different peoples. Of course, there are national differences, but they are smaller than many years ago.
Let's start our acquaintance with Japan. The traditional Japanese dwelling is called minka. It was made of wood and paper, and the roof was covered with straw or tiles. The main roof in it rests on supports made of wooden beams. All Japanese wore national clothes called kimonos. It was made from one whole piece of fabric and fastened at the waist with a special obi belt. And on their feet they put on wooden shoes - geta. The Japanese love to eat fresh, raw foods. The basis of Japanese cuisine is rice, seafood (shrimp, fish, hot spices are also used. The Japanese take food not with forks and spoons, but with special sticks. One of the main holidays in Japan is Hinamatsuri (Puppet Festival). On this day, girls dressed in beautiful kimonos float boats with paper dolls down the river. These dolls should carry away all troubles and misfortunes. One of the symbols of Japan is cherry blossoms.
Let's move on to India. The Indians lived in mud-brick huts with thatched roofs or barrel-shaped stone dwellings, wood, bamboo without windows. The costume of an Indian woman is called a sari and consists of a very long linen that is wrapped around the body. All Indian women wear jewelry (rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces) and love bright colors in clothes. Indian men wear a white long or short loincloth - dhoti, some also wear a shirt. A long piece of cloth is tied around the head - a turban, it protects from heat, because it is wetted with water. Indian cuisine is distinguished variety of spices. Hindus eat a lot of grains, vegetables and fruits, many of them do not eat meat at all. There are interesting holidays in India "Monkey Feast". In one of the regions of India, every year they set up a round table with all sorts of goodies for monkeys in honor of Lord Rama and his monkey army. "Festival of colors". In New Delhi, the arrival of spring is celebrated by pouring rainbow colored water over each other. And India is the birthplace of yogis. These people, after long special training, can do things that others cannot - walk on broken glass, lie on a board with nails driven in without any harm to the body, and incredible poses and even sleep upside down.
Now we will visit Africa and find out how the local tribes lived and still live. In southern Africa, villagers build a rondavel dwelling of stone with a conical thatched roof. And in the hottest regions of Africa, locals rest in mud and straw huts. African clothing is different different tribes. For example, women in East Africa wear a kanga - a piece of cloth wrapped around the body with a colorful pattern. And often the inhabitants of Africa, due to the intense heat, are limited to one loincloth. The usual food of Africans is porridge made from corn, barley, millet; hunting meat, fruits, bananas, papaya. One of the important traditions of African tribes is ritual dances. There are warrior dances, fertility dances, etc. every year in November in Mambasa (Kenya) a musical carnival is held, where representatives of all the tribes of Kenya come together, they pass in a motley procession through the city, play their musical instruments, then riding on national dhow boats and donkey riding begins.
Then we will go to America. Indians have lived there for a long time. Their wigwam or tibi dwelling is a hut made of long and thin wooden sticks, which are covered with bison skins on top. Indian men wore a loincloth made of leather or fabric, sometimes leather trousers, and on top they put on a cape decorated with patterns. Women in Indian tribes wore leggings and long tunics or dresses, decorated with beaded embroidery, fringes and patterns. Both men and women wore leather moccasins on their feet. The most popular hairstyle among the Indians was braiding. The chief men of the tribe wore an eagle feather headdress. American Indians ate bison meat, cereals (rice, corn, vegetables (pumpkin, zucchini). For example, their typical succotash dish consists of beans, tomatoes, and corn. About tomatoes, potatoes, all kinds of peppers, cocoa beans (of which chocolate is made) people of all peace learned from the Indians. Each Indian tribe chose a totem for itself. (one of the animal species or a natural phenomenon) and believed that it protected the tribe from harm. Indians different tribes gather every year all together for the pow-wow festival. They dress in traditional clothes, play, dance, and compete.
Now let's head to the very north of America, where the Eskimos live. In their homeland, snow lies for most of the year, so the Eskimos learned to build their own dwelling from snow. The snow house is called an igloo. It is made up of snow blocks in the shape of a half ball and is lined with animal skins from the inside. The entrance to the igloo is below floor level. To keep warm, a bowl of fat is lit inside the snow house. The traditional clothing of the Eskimos is a kukhlyanka. This fur coat with a hood is sewn from animal skins in two layers. Fur trousers and high fur boots were put on their feet (fur boots). Women's hair was braided into two braids, and men shaved. The main part of the food of the Eskimos is raw, frozen, dried meat of northern animals and inhabitants of the seas. (seal, walrus, deer, whale) and fish. They also eat roots, stems and leaves of northern plants, algae and berries. Every year at the end of spring, the Eskimos celebrate Atygak. (holiday of the beginning of spring hunting or launching canoes into the water). A canoe is a boat used by the Eskimos to hunt at sea. The canoe is launched by all the men in the settlement, then they put on white clothes, paint their faces with graphite lines for good luck in hunting, and sacrifice pieces of meat to the spirits, throwing them into the sea and into the air. When members of an Eskimo family greet each other, they press their nose and upper lip against the relative's face. (because they only have their faces open).
Now let's go to Europe. Lots of people live here peoples with their traditions and way of life. For example, the national Greek men's costume is called a fustanella and consists of a white skirt with pleats (there should be exactly 400 of them, a white shirt with wide sleeves, a vest and a belt. The Greeks wore shoes with large pompons on their feet. Greek women wore a multi-layered suit from a dress, waistcoat, apron, decorated with embroidery and coins.Traditional dwelling in one of the areas of Spain is called pallazo.It was round in shape, made of stone, and the roof was thatched from a frame and wood.
One of the best cuisines peace recognized Italian cuisine. Italians love to eat pasta dough products (pasta, ravioli (like our dumplings, lasagna and pizza). Also in Italy they eat a lot of vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, cheese, olives. In Germany, parents give their children going to school for the first time, bags with sweets, toys and gifts.But you can open them only at home, after returning from school.In Scotland every year, thousands of people gather for the fire festival.They dress in national costumes, play traditional music and parade with lit torches.
Let's end our acquaintance with the peoples of the world the Russian people. Russians lived in wooden huts made of logs (hewn tree trunks). The costume of a Russian girl consisted of a shirt and a long sundress to the floor, a kokoshnik was put on her head, and bast shoes were put on her feet. Russian young men wore a long shirt-kosovorotka, trousers (trousers, bast shoes were put on their feet, and a kurtuz was put on their heads (cap). Most often, Russians ate cabbage soup, cereals, pies with different fillings, vegetables (cabbage, turnips, peas, berries, mushrooms, they drank kvass. Holidays in Russia were associated with religion - Christmas, Shrovetide, Easter. For example, pancakes were prepared for Shrovetide and the whole village burned an effigy of winter, rejoicing at the imminent arrival of spring. Hospitality was always one of the main Russian traditions.The guest was met with bread and salt, and then treated to everything that was in the house.
Today we visited we visited different countries of the world and learned a lot about them peoples. We understand that between people different peoples there are great differences in customs, holidays, and everyday life. But they have a lot in common, because all people live on the same planet and have the same origin. Every people unique and has its own value.
This presentation contains the most interesting facts from all continents. Each country in the world has its own characteristics and unique features that deserve the attention of not only tourists.
Chinese civilization is one of the oldest on the planet. Therefore, today in this country antiquity is harmoniously intertwined with the most modern, technological achievements of mankind.
the great Wall of China
To protect their borders, the Chinese built the Great Wall of China. Previously, the wall stretched for 8800 km. Today, a section of 2400 km has been preserved.
The main merchants of the world
China is the world's manufacturing site and a major trading center. The busiest seaport is located in China, in the city of Shanghai. It receives 25,000,000 containers per year and its turnover is constantly increasing.
Japan
Japan is an island nation. In total, the country occupies a little less than 7,000 islands. Only 4 of them are so large that they immediately make up 97% of the entire territory of the country.
Country of centenarians
Japan is known for a large number of centenarians. The country is home to more than 50,000 people whose age has exceeded 100 years.
Two Koreas
Recently, by the standards of history, divided by civil war into North and South, Korea is gradually finding opportunities for unification. But so far these are two different states with a lot of similarities and differences.
North Korea
North Korea is a closed country with strong control over not only residents, but all visitors. One of the clearest examples of restrictions on the freedom of North Koreans is on the closed Internet.
An interesting fact about the country of the DPRK! North Korea is isolated from the world: there is no internet and you can not take pictures of the street The people can only get to a few state sites with specific literature about the party, labor and the history of socialism.
South Korea
The state is an economic miracle with developed industry and trade. After secession in 1945, North Korea's southern neighbors were able to achieve a really big leap in development (the 12th economy in the world). And the North, on the contrary, lags far behind the modern world (213 world economies out of 230).
Until now, technological Koreans from the south, out of superstition, bypass the number 4, which they consider to be a sign of death. It comes to the point that even in the elevators the button with the 4th floor is skipped. This floor is not found in all buildings - often the third is immediately followed by the fifth.
India
Another special Asian culture on the world map is Indian. In India, there were also many interesting features and unique facts.
In the future, the most populous country
India is ahead of China with its almost 1.4 billion population in terms of growth, and the current population is 1.3 billion. According to experts' forecasts, the leader will change in the mid-2020s.
Large population, big problems
Where there is too much overpopulation, many problems arise. Starting from the spread of diseases, ending with a huge amount of human waste. 
In India, there is nowhere to put excess garbage. Even the Indus and Ganges, sacred to the Hindus, are a sad sight.
India is still a land of fairy tales
Despite all the problems, India is a colorful country. Even today you can find the spirit of fairy tales, luxurious royal life and legendary deeds in the name of love in it. Perhaps the most important symbol of a strong feeling can be called the Taj Mahal - the mausoleum that the ruler of India, Shah Jahan, erected in honor of his wife who died during childbirth.
Europe
There are also many interesting places on the European continent, because on the territory of the Old World, as Europe is often called, many countries of the world with a rich history and their own traditions are concentrated.
Germany
The country from Central Europe is famous all over the world for the quality of its roads. An interesting fact is that not only perfectly smooth asphalt lies on the famous autobahns. The Germans think through everything to the smallest detail. 
For example, at certain intervals there are bulk bridges, which are specially designed for the safe crossing of the road by animals.
Sunday is a day off
Germany is a very punctual country where the law prevails. The Germans are very attentive to the alternation of work and rest, so most employers try to make Sunday a day off for all employees.
So, on Sunday it is very difficult to find working shops throughout Germany. An exception is retail outlets at railway stations and airports.
France
France can be considered the most favorite country among tourists. In 2018, almost 100 million travelers visited the state. For comparison, the United States, which is in second place, was visited by about 70 million people. Russia is also in the top ten, but the figures are about 30 million people.
Coffee or wine
In France, you can drink good wine and pay less than coffee. 
The French value red wines more than whites.
Guests or Residents?
Today in France, the issue of emigration is quite acute. Many refugees from other countries, especially African ones, have concentrated in the country. For example, more people speak French in Africa than in all of France.
This is due to the fact that for a long time the French controlled a significant part of the Black Continent. Today, with the development of transport, too many people want to leave their troubled homeland, moving to a prosperous Europe.
Great Britain
The British Empire has long been the largest in the world, uniting dozens of colonies around the world under one flag. At its peak, Britain occupied 20% of the land, and its population was 1/4 of the entire world.
Homeland of sports
It was the UK that became the progenitor of popular sports, without which it is impossible to imagine any sports channel today. Among them: boxing, golf, rugby, polo and football.
First metro
Interesting facts about the countries of the world are related to human achievements. The capital of England, London, was the first in the world to have its own subway. 
Today, the subway line in the city is so branched and confusing that travel cards are sold by zones: from the center to the outskirts.
Italy
A country with a mild climate and coastlines of unforgettable beauty. 40 million tourists flock here every year - the 4th indicator in the world.
troubled land
On the Apennine Peninsula, where Italy is located, it is not always calm. Under the ground, there are splits and movements of tectonic plates. Because of this, earthquakes occur in the country. The situation is aggravated by the largest active volcano in all of Europe - Etna. 
Another dormant volcano - Vesuvius - went down in history as one of the largest eruptions that destroyed an entire city. Many people know the famous painting "The Last Day of Pompeii".
History
Italy has rich traditions and centuries-old cultural heritage. Today there are more than 3,000 museums and 40 architectural buildings that are part of the human heritage fund.
Italian food
Far beyond Italy itself, its food is famous: pasta, wine, sauces, olive oil and pizza.
Pizza-like food has been cooked for a long time, and not only in Italy. But pizza became the most similar dish to the modern idea around 1500 in Italy, when they began to add tomatoes to it.
Spain
In this country, it will be possible to find almost all natural areas: mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, seas, plains. But many go to Spain for a beach holiday. According to local laws, you can sunbathe on all beaches naked. But almost no one does that.
The capital of the state - Madrid - is famous for the Prado Museum, which exhibits the original paintings of the greatest artists. In terms of size, the building is the largest in the world, on a par with the French Louvre and the Russian Hermitage. 
Interesting facts about the countries of the world originate in antiquity. Spain is known for bullfighting or bullfighting. All Spaniards are waiting for the beginning of the event, carefully honoring centuries-old traditions.
It is believed that bulls were sacred animals for the Iberians, the indigenous peoples who inhabited the Spanish territories in antiquity. Therefore, the process of killing a bull (which ends the bullfight) was turned into a holiday, to which the whole city came.
Greece
Greek civilization is considered one of the oldest on the planet. Therefore, the country is famous for a large number of historical sites and attractions, not all of which have survived to this day. The most famous cultural heritage can be called the Olympic Games, which originate in Greece. In modern times, the Games have been held since 1896.
Greece has many seas. The farthest point of the country from the nearest coast is located only 137 km.
Russia
On the territory of Russia there are many unique places. But there are things that make it an important country for the entire planet.
Lungs of the Earth
On the territory of Siberia there are forests, which, according to various assumptions, make up 20-25% of the total green cover of the planet.
Trees process carbon dioxide into pure oxygen (they do this only during the day, in the light of the sun). Therefore, Russia is known as the largest producer of oxygen on the planet.
Start of problems
Global warming is a big problem. And if most countries are forced to fear flooding, then Russia will not be so seriously affected by big water.
The danger lies elsewhere. The ever-increasing average annual temperature may lead to the thawing of permafrost in vast areas of Siberia and the Far North. Then defeated viruses causing terrible diseases will be released from the glaciers, as well as huge reserves of methane that is fatal to humans.
America
America at the moment of discovery became the continent of the New World, where many people tried to correct their mistakes and start living from scratch. The main state on the mainland - the United States - is also called the country of opportunity.
Not everything is really
There is a lot of money in the USA, but if there is at least 10 dollars in a person’s wallet and there are no debts, then he is richer than a quarter of Americans. The fact is that it is customary to live on credit there.
Patriotism
The United States can be called the leading country in terms of the number of state flags per capita. 
They can be seen from almost anywhere in the country.
Brazil
Another leading country in the American continent, but already in South America, is Brazil. It also has its own peculiarities and interesting cultural differences.
Language
The existence of the Brazilian language is a big delusion, because it does not exist. In fact, Brazilians speak Portuguese. And the roots of this feature are hidden in the times of the colonies. Brazil was subordinate to Portugal with its one of the largest fleets of the Old World.
high crime
Although Brazil is an economically developed country, the poverty of its population is high. It is for this reason that the country has such a big problem with crime. 
After sunset in Rio de Janeiro, you don't have to stop at a red traffic light. The authorities specifically allowed this to be done so that cars at intersections were less robbed.
Australia
The youngest continent is often referred to as heaven on earth. These lands have absorbed many amazing and unique details that are not found anywhere else on planet Earth.
One of a kind animals
Only in Australia there are some species of animals and insects that, due to their remoteness from the rest of the world, have developed for millions of years along their own branch. Therefore, nowhere else, except in Australia, you can not find a platypus, kangaroo, echidna, Tasmanian devil, wombat or Dingo dog.
Many dangers
There are many dangers on the Fifth Continent. And all of them are associated with a large number of poisonous and predatory living creatures. For example, snakes cause very great inconvenience to people (38 species of poisonous snakes live on land alone), as well as 22 species of poisonous spiders, 3 species of wasps and bees, 6 varieties of scorpions. 
Of the snakes, 12 species are among the most venomous on the entire planet. Crocodiles during flood seasons easily swim into small towns and are seen on the streets and lawns of houses.
Therefore, Australia has a very developed medical system. Doctors are ready to respond throughout the country within a few hours. And children from childhood are taught to walk only on sidewalks, even in city parks.
African countries
Interesting facts about the countries of the world make them record holders on the planet. The African continent has its own riches, which have no analogues.
Rich animal world
It is on the territory of Africa that animals that are unique in nature still live in the wild: hippos, giraffes, zebras, okapis, rhinos. But there is less and less room for them. For example, hippos used to live on the entire continent, but now they live only in central Africa.
Desert and water
As many as 4/5 of the entire continent is occupied by deserts.
At the same time, the second longest river on the planet, the Nile (6850 km), flows in Africa. There is also a unique waterfall - Victoria, the noise from which is heard 40 km away.
fossil continent
Africa or the Black Continent is a land rich in natural resources. On the territory of all countries, the mining industry is more or less developed. And to transport dug coal or ore to the ports, Africa has the longest train in the world.
It will be possible to estimate its size only at a very large distance, literally from a bird's eye view.
Our huge planet is fascinating and mysterious. Not every continent, but every country in the world has its own interesting facts and features, because the Earth is inhabited by many peoples with a distinctive culture, their own way of development.
They formed their architecture, style in food and clothing, attitude to life. Nature also gives an amazing number of unique objects from the very north to the south, from west to east.
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Video about facts about the countries of the world
Interesting facts about the countries of the world:
Interactive platform for children 8-12 years old "Games of the peoples of the world"
Description: The interactive site is a journey through 5 countries: Belarus, Germany, the United States of America, Austria, Greece. Children get acquainted with national traditions, cuisine, outdoor games of different countries. Number of participants: 12 people, age of students: 8-12 years.Target: formation of a tolerant attitude among students towards people of other nationalities.
Tasks:
- to acquaint with the culture and national traditions of various countries of the world;
- develop skills of interaction with peers;
- to cultivate a benevolent and sympathetic attitude towards people.
Equipment: a laptop, an image of a flower with petals, a ring, 2 toy cars, a scarf, a ball.
Event progress
Leading: The guys live on different continents and in different countries, but they are united by common interests and a desire to play outdoor games. Today we will join them and play the games of the nations of the world.And a magic flower will help us travel to different countries.
In order for us to be in a particular country, we must say the magic words of the spell:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led
"Take us to Belarus."
Leading: Guys, here we are in Belarus. Belarusians greet each other with the words: “Good afternoon!”.
Traditions: Belarusians are friendly and good-natured people, they are always glad to see guests. The pride of the country is the preserved folklore - songs, dances, games, fairy tales, legends, riddles, floorboards and sayings of ancestors. The same can be said about folk crafts: pottery, weaving from vines and straw, weaving, embroidery, glass painting and other activities.
A national dish: potato pancakes.
Leading: And now, we will play the national game of the Belarusians "Parstsenak".
Game progress: The players stand in a circle, holding their hands in front of the boat. One leader is chosen. In the hands of the host is a small shiny object (ring). The host goes in a circle and puts a ring in each hand.
Leading:
I'm going eight on a cruise,
I put the mustache parscenachak
Matsney ruchki zatsiskaytse
Look, don't look.
The host imperceptibly puts a ring on one of the children, and then leaves the circle and says: “Pyarstsyonachak, pyarstsyonachak, go out to the ganachak!”. The one who has a ring in his palms runs out, and the children should try to detain him, not to let him out of the circle.
After the words: “Pyarstsyonachak, pyarstsyonachak, go out to the ganachak!” - all players must join hands so as not to release the player with the ring in his hand from the circle.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to Germany."
Leading: And now we are in Germany. The greeting of the Germans: "Guten tag!".
Traditions: German first-graders at the end of the summer go with large multi-colored bags, and in the bags there are not flowers for the teacher, but sweets: marmalade, chocolate, dates, dried tangerines, waffles, gingerbread.
National dishes: Bavarian sausages, "Sauerkraut" - stewed sour cabbage.
Leading: The national game of the Germans "Auto racing".
Game progress: The game involves 2 people. You need to take 2 toy cars, two wooden sticks and two long cords.
Toy cars should be tied to cords, which in turn should be tied to sticks.
Wooden sticks should be held in the hands of two children. The essence of the game is to wind the cord around the stick as quickly as possible on command, thus pulling the car towards you.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to the United States of America."
Leading: Guys, probably all of you wanted a little smiles. The culture of the USA is the culture of successful people. A smile is just considered in this country a symbol of human well-being. If an American smiles, then everything is “ok” with him. Americans greet guests: "Welcome!".
Traditions: Americans of all ages love to send and receive Valentines. Valentines are a symbol of love. Often, soft toys are applied to valentines, mostly bears, sweets, and jewelry. Children in elementary schools make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large decorated box like a mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes valentines. After the students read the received valentines, they all celebrate the holiday together.
American National Dishes: turkey, steak, apple pie, pizza.
Leading: Favorite game of American children "The most attentive".
Game progress: All participants sit in a circle. The host says: "Nose, nose, nose." And he takes his nose with his hand, and at the fourth word "nose" he touches, for example, his ear. Those seated should do everything as the leader says, and not repeat his movements. Whoever makes a mistake is out of the game. The last player, the most attentive, wins.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to Austria."
Leading: Guys, we ended up in Austria. The greeting of the Austrians is "Servus".
Traditions: women love to open doors. But in public transport, it is customary to give way only to the elderly and pregnant. Calling by name is used extremely rarely - and only between well-known people. A characteristic feature of local life is a certain distance between people. Even well-known people rarely approach each other at a distance less than an outstretched arm and sit at a table at a fair distance from each other by our standards.
A national dish: Wiener Schnitzel.
Leading: The national game of the Austrians "Find a handkerchief!".
Game progress: Players choose a driver who hides a handkerchief, while the rest close their eyes at this time. The scarf is hidden in a small area, which is marked in advance. Having hidden the handkerchief, the player says: "The handkerchief is resting." Everyone begins to search, the search is directed by the one who hid the handkerchief. If he says “warmth”, the walker knows that he is close to the place where the handkerchief is located, “hot” - in the immediate vicinity of him, “fire” - then you need to take a handkerchief. When the seeker moves away from the place where the handkerchief is hidden, the driver warns him with the words “cool”, “cold”. The one who finds the handkerchief does not talk about it, but quietly sneaks up to the player who is closest to him and hits him with the handkerchief. In the next round, he will hide the scarf.
Leading:
Fly fly petal
Through the North, through the South,
Come back making a circle
As soon as you touch the ground
Be, in my opinion, led (The host tears off the petal from the flower on which the country is written).
"Take us to Greece."
Leading: And the last country we will visit today is Greece. The greeting from the Greeks sounds like "Kalimera".
Traditions: Greeks are open and hospitable people. Strangers are treated kindly, try not to openly show that they do not like something. These people are not very punctual. Adults and children wear a turquoise bead as an amulet, sometimes with an eye painted on it. For the same reason, turquoise beads adorn the necks of horses and donkeys in villages and rear-view mirrors in cars.
National dishes: souvlaki - pieces of kebab meat with potatoes, gyros - slices of fried meat with french fries, feta cheese.
Leading: And now it's time for the game of the Greeks "Ball in the palm of your hand."
Game progress: The participants of the game line up in a line 30-40 cm from each other. Outstretched arms with open palms are held behind the back. One of the players, walking along the line, pretends to want to drop a ball into someone's palm. Players must not look back. Finally, he lowers the ball into his hand, and the player who received it breaks out of the line. Neighbors in the line must grab him before he moves. But at the same time, they do not have the right to leave the line. If they fail to capture him, he may return to his seat and the game continues. If caught, he changes places with the leader, and the game continues.
Leading: Guys, our trip around the countries is coming to an end. Thanks to everyone for their active participation and curiosity in the interactive platform. I hope that the knowledge gained will be useful to you in life!
Galina Nikolaevna Toropkina
Presentation "Countries of the World"
Children's presentation- one of the most effective ways to help a child learn new information. It helps to effectively and in an accessible way to conduct a lesson in kindergarten.
Our students love to travel. Together with their parents, they travel to the memorable places of our homeland, but not everyone has the opportunity to visit foreign country. This presentation will take you on an exciting journey through foreign countries: England, France, USA, India. She will introduce children to the main sights, customs, national clothes of these countries.
Target:
Arouse interest in the life of other peoples countries;
Get to know the basics about countries;
Cultivate respect for the peoples of different countries, their customs, features.
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