Use the maps and tables in this issue to complete these activities.
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Digital Resource Guide
Your guide to the full suite of digital resources for this issue.
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Answer Key
Find answers for this issue's Skill Builders and activities.
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World Atlas and Almanac
World Atlas
Explore an interactive version of the maps in this issue to get key facts about each country.
World Almanac
Our data tables feature information about all 196 countries, including GDP and literacy rates.
Skill Builders: World
Use the maps and tables in this issue to complete these activities
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Comparing Currencies
Value of the U.S. dollar in other major global currencies*
U.S.: 1 dollar
European Union: 0.9 euros
Mexico: 17 pesos
China: 7 yuan
Kenya: 130 shillings
*as of May 16, 2024
SOURCE: xe.com
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World Population
Percentage of the world’s population (8.1 billion people!) by continent or region
Oceania: 0.6%
North America: 4.7%
Latin America and the Caribbean: 8.1%
Europe: 9.3%
Africa: 18.1%
Asia: 59.2%
SOURCE: Statista, January 2024
A Social Media World
Average daily time on social media in selected countries, 2024
Kenya: 3 hours, 43 minutes
Brazil: 3 hours, 37 minutes
Philippines: 3 hours, 34 minutes
United States: 2 hours, 18 minutes
United Kingdom: 1 hour, 49 minutes
Japan: 0 hours, 53 minutes
SOURCE: Data Reportal
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Top Languages
Languages used by the most native speakers* worldwide
Mandarin: 900 million
Spanish: 486 million
English: 380 million
Arabic: 362 million
Hindi: 345 million
*A native speaker is someone who has spoken the language since early childhood.
SOURCE: babble.com
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Most Popular Pets
Percentage of people with these pets around the world
Dog: 33%
Cat: 23%
Fish: 12%
Bird: 6%
SOURCE: Growth for Knowledge
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U.S. Map and Almanac
U.S. Map
Learn more about each state and the U.S. as a whole with our interactive map.
U.S. Almanac
Check out our charts for key data points about the 50 U.S. states, including capitals and governors.
U.S. Scavenger Hunt
Research and review key facts in this issue's U.S. Almanac tables.
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Map Reading: Map of the United States
Answer the questions about the United States from the issue.
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Teaching Resources
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