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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 16, 2009 23:07:55 GMT
In this thread, or the one at DM, you'll find the pictures that make up the "Around the World in 80 Pictures" Regimental Competition. Answers can be submitted at any stage during the competition, but it is recommended to send them all in at once at the end of the competition - the final deadline is 3rd May 2009. Please remember to email your answers to shen_an_calhar@hotmail.co.uk or PM them to me! Please Note: Don't post your answers here - confer with your Regiment!
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 16, 2009 23:18:17 GMT
Picture 1 Here is the first picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:What is the name of the 16 day beer festival that is held here?
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 16, 2009 23:21:39 GMT
Picture 2 Here is the second picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:What was the name of the currency in this country before it turned to the Euro at the beginning of 2009?
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 17, 2009 22:49:11 GMT
Picture 3 Here is the third picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:What represents the centre of the world and universe here?
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 17, 2009 22:57:07 GMT
Picture 4 Here is the fourth picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:The legend behind the founding of the city is a viceroy plunged his sword into the ground in desperation at his plight. Yet this action managed to find water, saving himself and his troops, and thus this city was born. But what year did this supposedly happen?
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Post by M-G Corki on Apr 17, 2009 21:41:03 GMT
Picture 5 Here is the fifth picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:What two other names has this city gone by in the past? Please Note: Each name is worth one point; so there is a maximum of 2 bonus points here.
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Post by M-G Corki on Apr 17, 2009 21:52:57 GMT
Picture 6 Here is the sixth picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:Which singer brought the Eurovision Song Contest to this city? What was the song's title? Please Note: There is one point for the singer, and one point for the song, making a total of 2 bonus points available.
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Post by M-G Corki on Apr 17, 2009 21:59:40 GMT
Picture 7 Here is the seventh picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:Which two other locations from the final shortlist did this city beat to win hosting the 2014 Olympic Winter Games? Please Note: Each city is worth one point, so there is a total of 2 bonus points up for grabs.
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Post by M-G Corki on Apr 17, 2009 22:04:21 GMT
Picture 8 Here is the eighth picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:This place was the capital city until 1997. But which city replaced it?
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Post by M-G Corki on Apr 17, 2009 22:11:19 GMT
Picture 9 Here is the ninth picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:Nestled in the heart of the Himalaya mountains, this capital city is sometimes called by another name. But what is that other name?
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Post by M-G Corki on Apr 17, 2009 22:18:10 GMT
Picture 10 Here is the tenth picture and question. Answers are in yellowQuestion:Savang Vatthana was the last king of this country, but was forced to abdicate when he was overthrown. But what was the day that he abdicated?
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