Exploring Portland and Beyond

Harish Palani, Oregon's representative at the National Geographic Bee, introduces Portland's attractions, including Powell's Books, food carts, and gardens. He shares insights on explorers, personal travel aspirations, and global issues like food and water scarcity. Harish expresses his interest in geography and technology, hoping to work with Google Earth or Maps.

What is the name of the world's largest bookstore located in Portland?

• The Strand

• Books-A-Million

• Barnes & Noble

• Powell's City of Books

Which is the world's smallest park located in Portland?

• Mill Ends Park

• Hyde Park

• Golden Gate Park

• Central Park

How many food carts are approximately located in the Portland area?

• 700

• 900

• 1000

• 500

Which donut shop in Portland is known for its unique flavors?

• Krispy Kreme

• Tim Hortons

• Dunkin' Donuts

• Voodoo Doughnut

What is the size of Portland's Japanese Gardens?

• 20,000 square feet

• 30,000 square feet

• 50,000 square feet

• 40,000 square feet

Which garden in Portland is known for testing various types of roses?

• Botanical Garden

• Community Garden

• International Rose Test Garden

• Japanese Garden

Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?

• Robert Scott

• Roald Amundsen

• Ernest Shackleton

• James Cook

Which explorer is known for traversing the Northwest Passage?

• Christopher Columbus

• Roald Amundsen

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

What is the world's largest city by area?

• Tokyo

• New York

• Hulunbuir

• Shanghai

Where is the world's shortest river located?

• Oregon

• Washington

• Nevada

• California