Holiday Destinations Fact Sheets

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🏝️ Destination 1: Maldives

Location: Indian Ocean, south of India

Capital: Malé

Climate: Tropical - warm all year (26°C to 30°C)

Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (about £1 = 15 Rufiyaa)

1. What makes the Maldives special?

Snow-covered mountains

Crystal clear blue waters and white sandy beaches

Dense rainforests

Large cities

2. Which activities can tourists enjoy in the Maldives? (Tick all that apply)

Snorkelling and diving

Skiing

Swimming with dolphins

Staying in overwater bungalows

Fun Facts: The Maldives is made up of 1,192 coral islands! It's the lowest country in the world - the highest point is only 2.4 metres above sea level.

🗼 Destination 2: Paris, France

Location: Northern France, Europe

Climate: Mild summers (20°C-25°C), cool winters (3°C-7°C)

Currency: Euro (about £1 = €1.15)

Language: French

3. What is Paris famous for?

The Eiffel Tower and art museums

Surfing beaches

Desert safaris

Ice hotels

4. Complete this sentence: The Eiffel Tower is ________ metres tall.

The Eiffel Tower is _____________ metres tall.

Hint: It's over 300 metres!

5. Name two famous attractions you can visit in Paris:

Fun Facts: Paris is called "The City of Light" because it was one of the first cities to use street lighting. The Louvre Museum houses the famous painting "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci.

🏔️ Destination 3: Tokyo, Japan

Location: Eastern Asia, island of Honshu

Climate: Hot, humid summers (25°C-30°C), mild winters (5°C-10°C)

Currency: Japanese Yen (about £1 = 150 Yen)

Language: Japanese

6. What can visitors experience in Tokyo? (Tick all that apply)

Traditional temples and gardens

Modern technology and robots

Sushi and ramen noodles

Cherry blossom festivals

7. Tokyo is the capital of which country?

Tokyo is the capital of ________________.

8. Why do you think Tokyo would be an interesting place to visit? Give two reasons:

Fun Facts: Tokyo is home to over 13 million people! It has the busiest train station in the world (Shinjuku Station) and more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city.