2024-2025 Blue Set National Geography Bee Study Guide

Tripoli: Capital of Libya, known for its monochrome flag (1977-2011).
Senegal: Located in West Africa, bordered to the southeast by Mali and Guinea.
Suez Canal: An artificial waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Map Changes: The map of Africa was redrawn in 2011 with the official separation of South Sudan from Sudan.
Canary Islands: An archipelago off the coast of Africa, controlled by Spain, named for its dogs.
Major Cities of Nigeria: Lagos and Abuja are significant urban centers in Nigeria.

Petra, Jordan: An ancient city carved into sandstone rock by the Nabataean Kingdom.
Shanghai: The largest city in China and the busiest port in the world.
Gobi Desert: A vast, cold desert that spans parts of China and Mongolia.
Irrawaddy River: The primary river flowing through Myanmar.
Petronas Towers: Iconic skyscrapers located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Istanbul, Turkey: The largest city in Turkey, uniquely positioned across Europe and Asia.
Jakarta: The largest city in Southeast Asia and the capital of Indonesia.

New South Wales: A state in Australia with Sydney as its capital.
The Outback: A vast, harsh region in Australia, known for its natural landscapes.
International Date Line: Marks the division of calendar days, running through several islands in Oceania.

This study guide is a resource for preparing for the National Geography Bee Regional Tournaments on the Blue Question Set.
Many facts listed will often appear in the 120 questions of the Blue Question Set.
Extra study suggestions:
- Read Wikipedia entries to gain additional context on significant topics.
- Utilize the National Capitals Study Guide and archived question sets for reference.
- Past years' Geography Bee Regional Finals questions may also be relevant.
Good luck with your studies!

Vatican City: A microstate in Europe, along with others like San Marino and Monaco.
Venice: An Italian city built on a lagoon, currently impacted by rising sea levels.
Lisbon: Capital of Portugal, known for the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Seine River: Undergoing a clean-up effort in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Copenhagen: The capital city of Denmark, linked to Malmö, Sweden by the Öresund Bridge.
Volga River: The longest river in Europe, found almost entirely within Russia.
European Union Headquarters: Located in Brussels, Belgium.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: Features a museum dedicated to artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
Calgary and Edmonton: Two prominent cities in Alberta, Canada.
Atlanta, Georgia: Noted for having over 70 streets named Peachtree.
Des Moines, Iowa: The capital city, known for its significant corn production.
Aloha Tower: A historic lighthouse in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Crater Lake National Park: Situated in the Cascades mountain range of the Pacific Northwest.
Francis Scott Key Bridge: Located in Baltimore, Maryland, notable incident involving a boat in 2024.
Oklahoma City: Features a redevelopment plan by architect I.M. Pei.
Lake Erie Borders: The states of Michigan, New York, and Ohio all border Lake Erie.
Idaho Panhandle: Includes the cities of Coeur d’Alene and Moscow.

Baja California, Mexico: Home to Tijuana, a popular border city adjacent to San Diego.
Managua: The capital of Nicaragua, Central America's largest country by area.
Machu Picchu: Features a significant 'Sun Gate' at its entrance, an Inca citadel.