The Great Canadian Geography Challenge

Dec 31, 2012
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For the past 18 years, scores of students across Canada have tested their geographic knowledge through the Great Canadian Geography Challenge. Every two years, winning students form Team Canada and head overseas for the National Geographic World Championship — this year, it’s being held in St. Petersburg, Russia. This infographic depicts the progression of the Challenge.

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