Around the World with Mr. Clark

We enter Europe -- and get ready to spend the next 3 months (or so) looking at countries from the European Continent. We enter Europe through Spain because the last African continent we were just in was Morocco -- and only 8 miles separate Morocco from Spain or Africa from Europe at the Strait of Gibraltar. Spain is bordered by 4 countries. Can you name the 4 countries that border Spain? If Spain...

Africa is huge. It's bigger than you think. It's big, it's young, and it's pretty evenly split between the world's two biggest religions. Nigeria is the most populous country, Mount Kilimanjaro the highest point, and Mansa Musa was loaded. You can find Clark's classes on outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cl...

Morocco looks absolutely magical. At the intersection of North Africa, Europe, and the Arab World, this is a place where cultures collide. Also, a mind-blowing fact in this episode about the relationship between the United States and Morocco. You can find Clark's classes on outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clarkvand/ You can...

Algeria. North Africa. Biggest country on the African continent, 10th largest country in the world (by land mass). Cheap gas, though not as cheap as Libya. Also, wow, the French committed some serious war crimes with really brutal torture of POWs in the Algerian War from 1954 to 1962. You can find Clark's classes on outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool and follow him on Instagram at ht...

Libya is a country with a tumultuous past. Hilary Clinton never became president perhaps, at least in part, because of something that happened in Libya. A country with Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and Biblical History -- and a Level 4 DO NOT TRAVEL advisory from the US State Department. You can find Clark's classes on outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool and follow him on Instagram at https:...

Part 2 of Egypt! There are 1.9 Billion Muslims in the world. What do they believe? Egypt is amazing, and a trip there is defenitely a form of continuing education. Also, did you realize that Egypt is actually part of two continents? You can find Clark's classes on outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clarkvand/ You can email him...

Egypt is so awesome is gets two episodes. And these two episodes may still be the longest episodes ever on the podcast. King Tut, The Nile River, and the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man made structure in the world for 3800 years! You can find Clark's classes on outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool and follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/clarkvand/ You can ema...

Why did Sudan and South Sudan break up? Where do the White Nile and Blue Nile converge? And there are pyramids in Sudan?!?! You can find all of Clark's classes on Outschool at his Teacher Profile Page at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool or email clark at aroundtheworldwithmrclark@gmail.com or follow him on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/clarkvand/

Zimbabwe and Zambia share the ALL CAPS AMAZING Victoria Falls, which is neither the world's tallest or world's widest waterfall, but it is the world's largest sheet of falling water. You can find all of Clark's classes on Outschool at his Teacher Profile Page at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool or email clark at aroundtheworldwithmrclark@gmail.com or follow him on Instragram https://www.instagram.c...

Some British dude showed up to this massive lake in Africa and named it after his queen. Lake Victoria is either the 2nd or 3rd largest lake in the world, depending on what you consider a lake. Also, Uganda is a crazy incredible place for seeing lots of wildlife, including more than a 1,000 species of birds. River of the Gods, book by Candice Millard that Clark mentions in this episode can be foun...

Welcome to the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to more French speakers than the country of France. That's right, the DRC is the #1 French Speaking country in the world. The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa and the #2 river in the world in terms of volume of water, but "volume" is different than "discharge." More on that one in this episode. You can find all of Clark's classes o...

Amazing snorkeling and scuba diving along the coast of the Indian Ocean in East Africa. Mozambique is a former Portuguese Colony that achieved indepdence and then called up Queen Elizabeth II to join her little club called the Commonwealth of Nations. You can find all of Clark's classes on Outschool at his Teacher Profile Page at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool or email clark at aroundtheworldwith...

There are no lions, zebras, giraffe or hippo in Madagascar, but there are lemurs, and they are really cool! With more than 100 species of lemur in Madagascar, it'd take a conspiracy to not see one on a visit to this island nation -- the 4th largest island in the world. You can find all of Clark's classes on Outschool at his Teacher Profile Page at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool or email clark at...

Tunisia is the Northern Most Country on the African continent -- a sort of "small-ish" country wedged in between Algeria and Libya. This is a country where cultures colide. This is an Africa Country that is predominantly Muslim, on the Mediterranean, colonized by the French, and home to the ancient city of Carthage. Also home to part of the vast Sahara desert.  You can find all of Clark's cla...

South Africa is an amazing country on the Southern Tip of Africa. Nelson Mandela and Desmund Tutu provide examples of exemplary human beings and Kruger National Park is one of the most famous places in the world to go on safari.  Book by Candice Millard Clark mentions in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Hero-Empire-Daring-Winston-Churchill/dp/0307948781 You can find all of Clark's classes...

This week we are doing an overview of South America. It's our last week in South America -- for a while -- and before leaving we hit some highlights from countries not visited in recent weeks. Machu Picchu in Peru, Charles Darwin in Galapagos, the Andes Mountains, Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest and more... What's the longest river in the world? Video: https://youtu.be/g3Y3vCgVeM0 What's the highe...

Brazil is the world's 5th largest country by land mass and the 7th largest country by population. It's also home to the world's #1 and #3 tallest statues of Jesus in the world. You may be familiar with Christ the Redeemer -- the massive statue of Jesus that overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro. It's not even the tallest statue of Jesus in the country! Also, did you know the famous futballer Pelé w...

Uruguay, a country on the Atlantic Coast of South America between Brazil and Argentina is home to a president once dubbed the most humble head of state in the world. Uruguaynians also love meat. You can find all of Clark's classes on Outschool at his Teacher Profile Page at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool

How many countries are there in the world? It's a complicated question with a not easy answer. Clark tackles it as he starts Year 4 of teaching Around the World on Outschool. Find all of his classes on Outschool at his Teacher Profile Page at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool

Paraguay is one of the least visited countries in the world. And when you think about the iconic things about South America: Christ the Redeemer, the Andes, Patagonia, the Amazon, Machu Picchu -- none of those things are in Paraguay. Still, this is a country with a unique culture and a unique language. Check out Clark's classes on Outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool

The Administrative Capital of Boliva, La Paz, is the highest capital city in the world. Named afer Simon Bolivar -- who has a statue in Central Park, New York -- it's one of two land-locked countries in South America. Check out Clark's classes on Outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool or email Clark at aroundtheworldwithmrclark@gmail.com

Chile is not the world's longest country, but it is geothermal. 4,000 miles of beaches, world class skiing, lots of volvanoes and geothermal pools. Who wants to go to Chile? Check out Clark's classes on Outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool

The truth is stranger than fiction. A fiction? The Giants of Patagonia that explorer Ferdinand Magellan reported finding living in what is now Argentina. The truth? The life and death of Eva Perón, better known as Evita. Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and a party at the end of the world. Link to Clark's classes on Outschool at https://bit.ly/clarkonoutschool 

Antarctica is home of the world's biggest ice cube. The Ross Ice Shelf is about the size of France! It's also a difficult place to pee. All trash is transported off the continent, including human waste, and if you go on a hike, you have to take a pee bottle with you. This week we learn about Antarctica, which means, literally, "Opposite the Bear." Check out Clark's classes on Outschool https://bit...

In this episode we pick up some Australian slang, wrap up Oceania, and talk about the legendary Steve Irwin, aka The Crocodile Hunter. Also, did you know the Great Barrier Reef is the size of Australia? Or that they went WAY over budget building the Sydney Opera House. You can always reach out to Clark at aroundtheworldwithmrclark@gmail.com or check out his classes on Outschool at https://bit.ly/c...