Game #1 - Malawi, Moldova or Both
Despite the fact that we are going to different continents, we have actually found a lot of similarities between our countries. Of course, there are a lot of differences too. Read each statement and try to decide if it is referring to Malawi, Moldova or both. Good luck!
- The main agricultural crops include sunflowers and grapes for wine
- Daylight Saving Time is not observed
- The government designated a National Dance Troupe
- The highest elevation is 430 meters (1,411 feet)
- The President is the head of state
- Native wildlife includes zebras, elephants, hippos and crocodiles
- Home to Chibuku Shake Shake, an alcoholic beverage made out of fermented corn and served in a cardboard container. The beverage is chunky, requiring that you shake it before drinking to mix it up, hence the name.
- This country is landlocked and does not border any oceans
- This country declared independence in 1964
- In the rural areas, outhouses are the most common toilet facilities
- The currency is the Leu
- Their national dish is called mamaliga, which is made from cornmeal
- Most of their rainfall is during the summer months
- This country is the poorest nation on its continent
- The national flag includes a red sun over black, red and green horizontal stripes
- The main agricultural crops include tobacco, corn and tea
- English is one of their two official languages
- In 2005 this country consumed the highest amount of alcohol per capita in the world
- The population is predominantly Christian
- Under local law, foreign residents are required to have proof of a negative HIV/AIDS test to receive a residency permit
Answers:
- Malawi - 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 17
- Moldova - 1, 4, 10, 11, 12, 18, 20
- Both - 5, 8, 13, 14, 19
How did you do?
Somehow I assumed that Malawi was dominated by Islam. Interesting stuff!
ReplyDeleteThere are areas where Islam is more prevalent, but overall Malawians are Christian. My host family attends the African Methodist Church.
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