Add
Private Notes
Welcome to Geography now. Here on this channel we cover as much as we can on every country. See if you can learn something and subscribe!
Hey Geography peeps! Hope you had an amazing Christmas/ Holiday season, Just a little update! I explain a little bit on how the channel works too. Enjoy!
Whoo hoo! Getting closer to that 10,000 goal! Australia is coming soon but in the meantime, enjoy some of this behind-the scenes info and footage of the Armenia video.
WE REACHED 10,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!! WOW!!!! Thanks peeps! Keep watching/ Sharing/ commenting on Geography Now! More stuff coming.
Update from HELSINKI FINLAND! (Azerbaijan is coming)
In 2014 (with the help of vote from you guys) I won the climashield "Winter is coming" contest and they sent me and one of my best buds as a cameraman to FINLAND! Here's what happened.
Hey Geography Now peeps and supporters! www.Patreon.com/GeographyNow
Well, while we wait for the next countries why don't we answer some of the questions you guys asked in the last update? Shall we?
A 3 month Monarch, 4-year old prime minister, all speaking Danish, and glow worms. Well, this is one interesting country.
Lots has happened in the past few weeks and lots more in the coming months!
You guys took part on my Q&A post on Facebook and here are your answers! Just a little update! ALSO I will not be able to film the next 4 episodes of Geography Now until mid-late June B/C the Youtube space studios are COMPLETELY BOOKED for the next 2 weeks. There is nothing available for me. Be patient! I'm sure you'll love the next 4 episodes though! Working on them right now!
You guys gave me all the videos and pics. Now here you go, this is for YOU! If you'd like to be in the next Fan appreciation video Send fan art, Pictures of yoursef holding a "Geography Now" sign, or a quick video saying "Hi I'm ___ From ___ and It's time to learn Geography...NOW!" (You have to scream the "Now" part)
HEEEERE WE GO AGAIN! As we transition into the next 4 episodes, YOU guys get a shout out video. Thanks to all YOU guys for all your continual support for the channel. Oh and stay to the VERY end.
Today we answer the age-old question that everyone has been asking since day 1.
Just a little update so you understand why I've been a little closed off recently.
Thanks everyone for all your submissions and help!
Sometimes, not everything in the script or filming process gets put into each episode. Here are some of those interesting and (rejected) factoids.
Episode #2 of Geography more! Here are some things that didn't quite make the previous videos
YOUR Spotlight time guys.
Just ONE last little gift for you guys before the year is over.
I feel like it's a proper time now to explain details on the situation.
You know the drill! Every 4 episodes. THANKS GEOGRAPEEPS!
There were so many things we did that we had to make a second video. Enjoy Saudi Arabia part #2!
Our FIRST Episode of Geography Go! In which Barby travels the world to visit YOU guys, the geograpeeps! Welcome to our first destination, Bahrain, where we get to meet geograpeeps Abdullah, Aldair, Laith and Yousif!
Here's we go again, here's some more extra stuff that didn't make it in the original videos of Argentina, Armenia and Australia.
And you all thought I was going to do another Bandiaterra.....
Once again, YOU guys get your own spotlight video as a thanks for watching and supporting GN!
Aired May 15, 2016 So just a little update, a few new things are happening!
Be careful Dubai....There's a new kid on the block
So. Many. Mispronunciations. Turkic and German are hard.
Actually we should've gotten this a long time ago but I didn't know how to apply for it so. Yeah. Better late than never!
We have now enabled the translation tool so that YOU GUYS the geograpeeps can submit your own transcripts in YOUR languages for the Geography Now videos to become subtitles! Submit away and help the world learn!
Guys, I love GN but I need a break. I'll be back and better than ever though. In the meantime here are some cool announcements!
Thanks to all you Geograpeeps AND to the crew/ guest stars of GN! You rock!
Welcome to Geography now! Youtube's best source for learning about your world! Each country at a time (as well as the constituents, autonomous and disputed regions as well)
The LAST and FINAL chapter of the Middle east series. Thanks to all my Gulf Geograpeeps, Laith, Abdullah, Yousif, Sultan, Ahmed, Ismaiel, Gilbert, Zeeshaan, And Basil. You guys rocked!
Aired August 13, 2016 Lots of you have been asking for a follow up on my dad so here you go!
These are some key facts that we typically leave out of the videos that I've wanted to include for a while now, SO! Let's go all the way back to Afghanistan and cover everything we missed!
It's that time again when GN takes a few weeks off to prep up the next 4 episodes! Come join the process!
ENJOY some extra facts about BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH and BARBADOS that didn't make it to the episodes!
Reviewing some of the great information and videos you guys sent GN!
Turns out that guy from my research video lived right in my neighborhood. Say "Hi" to Artur, possibly the coolest Estonian I know so far.
OHHHH I get it. The bald guy was trying to hook up the dude with that chick but the chick was like "He aint my baby daddy!" and ditched him.
No but seriously, all that just to pour a cup of coffee?
As we take this time to research and write scripts/ film, why not interact with you guys! (You ARE kind of important to this channel right?)
Not all airlines are created equal. Here's my review on 3 of them
YOU asked, here's my answers. And WIN MONEY for your school's community project! Apply at: http://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortom... Due date is Nov 30th 2016
YOU guys inspired me to make this video with a question you frequently asked.
Jared and Vincent have been helping out GN for over a year volunteering to do motion graphics, they are incredibly appreciated so I decided to fly them out here to L.A!
ALRIGHT! ONE last video for 2016! Enjoy these extra facts about Belarus, Belgium and Belize. See you in 2017!
A discussion about the reality of Saudi Arabia
Thanks to Geograpeep Ohad B for suggesting the book! "Prisoners of Geography" by Tim Marshall Some of you have asked for my personal input on this topic so here's a video on just that. ENJOY!
At the end where I mention the top 10 island destinations I meant "Islands that weren't already mentioned on this list. Just a heads up.
Had a 22 hour layover in Tokyo. PERFECT opportunity to meet up with YOU guys the Geograpeeps in Japan! Thanks to Chris (U.S), Tomohiro (Japanese), Henry (UK) and Giedrė (Lithuania) for meeting up and hanging out while I was there!
Indonesia was literally a 1 hour ferry ride away....Why not get another stamp on the passport?
The only time I had a customs line that long was entering back into the USA from Tijuana Mexico....
Seriously though, that hotel room was like better than any house I've ever or will ever live in.
The tourism board of Greenland has spoken. Next stop, Nuuk! We now have a Public mailbox! Feel free to send anything via mail! Our public mailbox address is: 1905 N Wilcox ave, #432 Los Angeles CA, 90068
Whoa...that got creepy fast.
Seriously, what did those geese want?!?! Thanks to the WIllowbank wildlife reserve for allowing us the opportunity to meet animals up close and personal! Totally recommend visiting them! Go to: http://willowbank.co.nz
If you are going to New Zealand and would like to do any of the activities found in this video contact THESE companies below! *Whakarewarewa living Maori Village:* *Legendary black water rafting Co.* *Time unlimited tours*:
WATCH TO THE END. Geography Go Season 2 finale! I actually had a LOT of fun on this adventure and Mexico really impressed me. GO TO MEXICO! Thanks to everyone in all the countries I met up with and helped along the way
Paul's TOP 10 ISLAND DESTINATIONS in the WORLD.
Guys I've been wasting my life. It's time to come clean with my real agenda....
Thank you everyone for your support since his diagnosis.
I am going to fund my dad's memorial and my heritage trip with my mom by doing more sponsored videos but If you would like to help financially, feel free to make a monetary contribution at: http://patreon.com/GeographyNow If you or anyone you know lives in Italy, France or Ireland (Possibly Switzerland) and are willing to help us out along the way let me know and contact us at [email protected] We are specifically looking for people in the following areas: -Naples -Campbasso -Rome -Milan -Zurich -Paris -Dublin
Thanks to everyone for your support during this time after my father's passing away. I really appreciate everything you guys do.
Sometimes we don't have enough time to film all the information that goes into the video, here are some cool things that we missed out on in the Benin, Bhutan and Bolivia videos.
You guys are amazing, I love see how international the geograpeep community is. Stay cool, Guinea is coming soon.
Many of you international geograpeeps outside the USA have asked about "What each state in the U.S is like" Here's my best shot at it. Enjoy !
We sponsored to do a video in Greenland, on our way though we had to stop in Iceland. Therefore by the rules of logic, we decided to make a video for Iceland as well. Why not? Thanks to all the Icelandic Geograpeeps that met up and helped along the way to show your beautiful country in the short amount of time we were there.
Yes, Mr. K's class, I read all of your letters in my spare time. I loved them.
It was an honor to have met all of you Icelandic geograpeeps, thanks for teaching the world about your country!
My #1 Destination. This truly was a dream come true. Thanks so much to all the people involved: Visit Greenland, Air Greenland, Arctic boat Charter, Nuuk adventure / Tupilak Travel (Marc's ice climbing), Qamutit Snowmobiling.
Your questions answered by the Greenlandic geograpeeps. Say "Hi" to them!
Ever wonder how certain countries get their demarcation lines? well here you go in a new animation made by our favorite Dutchman, Vincent! Check out some of his other animations and work at http://mode-7.com Fun side note, this is the first video I've done in which I did NOT write the script. I have never said "O.G" before. Anyway hope you enjoy this animation made by our favorite Dutchman VINCENT! Check out his other animations at mode-7.com
This is probably like the only talent I have that I'm proud of. There are 193 full sovereign recognized states of UN. Can I get them all just from memory? Find out!
Let's think about this for a sec, shall we?
Don't worry, I found a good use for it....
I recently came across this image and it looked like a fantasy....But is it REALLY that far off from being true?
I understand that this is a touchy subject not easily explained, tried my best to be as objective and plain with the info portrayed in this video however I'm sure some parts will be easily disputed.
Hey everyone! Before this year is over I want to go to YOUR school and have a geography bee! How does that sound! Right now GN can only afford to travel within North America however if this becomes successful, maybe next year we can go to further!
Just a thought. It's cold but what do you think?
FILLER WEEK! You know what that means! Time to ask another question thanks to D.J Mc.Hale's books for inspiration!
Peadar, our favorite Irishman who has helped us out with graphics in the past is visiting me for a week and he gets to be in the the Ireland video! We filmed it and it is now in post-production.
Just a little update. I am working on the next 8 episodes so I will need some time off to research, write and film the next episodes. Thanks for all your help and patience. In the meantime Keep up with GN on Social media DAILY!
So many of you have been asking about this for months so we finally address it. What is up with Catalonia?
Did you know at one point in time, the Danes had a colonial empire with settlements in Africa and India? Yep, and today we explore what it would look like if they held on to their former colonies.
Two topical videos as we prepare for CANADA and the two Korea episodes to finish this year off (With a special surprise on Christmas....) Stay tuned!
Another topic based on suggestions some of you guys gave. Sunken ships? Golden owls? Puzzles? Can YOU find these real life hidden treasures?
Everything from underwater volcanoes to melting ice. This earth is ever changing and we get to discover more and more. New topic video is up! Enjoy
My dad had one last thing he wanted to do before he passed away. So mom and I did it for him. locations featured in the video: Giant's causeway Northern Ireland, UK Wexford co. Ireland Glendalough co. Ireland Dublin Ireland London UK Paris France Zürich Switzerland Vaduz Liechtenstein Feldkirch Austria Lindau Germany Florence Italy Anghiari Italy Assisi Italy Rome Italy The Vatican City Naples Italy Molise Italy San Polo Matese Italy Istanbul Turkey
I want to start doing a monthly world news segment. Just once a month. In the mean time thank you for your patience, we are filming the next few episodes soon, and KUWAIT will be up on January 17th!
Another topic for you guys, "what if if the 68% landmass in the Northern hemisphere suddenly swapped places with the Southern side? What would happen? Here are some speculations. Enjoy!
Aired January 22, 2018 We had an AMAZING time with our first ever Geograbee hosted by the Sourp Hagop Armenian school in Montreal Quebec. These kids were incredibly smart, All of them spoke at least 3 languages. So glad to have met you all and shared the love of geography with you. Merci beaucoup et J'ai hâte de revenir!
Black Panther premiers on Feb 16th Starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B Jordan and Lupita Nyong'o
FIRST OFF, AJ is of legal drinking age and he was in the safety and confines of his home. We do not promote underage drinking here at GN and if you do drink please be of age and responsible. THAT BEING SAID. THIS WAS AWESOME. I don't usually do this type of video but this was a VERY special case. See AJ's original video here:
As you know it's 2018 and this year Russia hosts the world cup and many of you have asked me to make a video about it for filler week so here you go! Enjoy!
I asked you guys once again what topic to cover in filler week and by popular demand we are now doing EUROVISION! I have to say the research for this video was hilarious.
When in doubt, just whistle a happy tune.
Guys I love this channel and geography but ... Yeah I need a break for once.
Aired April 14, 2018 GEOGRABEE #2! Held at Gruening middle school in Eagle river Alaska! Thanks so much to everyone that helped coordinate along the way and gave us the best time with our friends in the chilly North. You guys rock!
So as you know this week is going to be filler week since I am now in the research and script writing phase of GN. Instead of a topical video, why not do a #YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM! Log into youtube May 9th at 1pm Pacific standard USA time if you’d like to join in! And carry on
The first 25 "Largest -per-state cities explained. Birmingham to Kansas city. Enjoy!
Everything from Montana to Wyoming. Tried my best. Now grab your sticks and poke Rhode island.
Aired June 24, 2018 It's been a long journey from day 1 and I can't thank all of you enough for not only following, but taking part IN the journey and helping us with the episodes. YOU are Geography Now.
From Acre to Tocantins, here's the 26 states and Federal District of #Brazil! You asked for it and I (finally) Delivered!
For now at least. Just wanted to give this update.
Original Title: Do YOU have ETHNIC RADAR? Interesting how sometimes...you can just tell if someone is your fellow countryman. How can YOU tell?
By popular demand here comes our next country explained by administrative division, #INDIA! Hope you guys like this one!
You asked for Russia, And here's the REPUBLICS! (Sorry but a video on all 85 federal subjects would take forever to edit and upload) BUT HEY when the Russia episode comes out this will be a good resource to go back to!
ALRIGHT! This time I read your comments and many of you suggested SOUTH AFRICA! Huge thanks to Dr. Khoza from S.A for helping a LOT with this video!
On Nov. 4th 2018 New Caledonia, an overseas special collectivity of France will vote on whether or not they want to stay with the union or secede into a fully sovereign state. It can come with costs if they do. Meet Geograpeep Kenji from New Caledonia as he explains.
So....Who wants to have a geograbee?
This video serves as a reference that applies to the Myanmar episode explaining the crisis going on in regards to the Rohingya people group.
Heavily requested, here are the states of #AUSTRALIA! Enjoy!
Brought back Cindy and Diego from the Ecuador and Colombia episodes for this one! Hope you enjoy. Also Sorry Peru for the Srta. Laura thing. I had to.
Hehe. "Hamburgers"
From the sand dunes of the Sahara to grassy hills of Mongolia Metal is everywhere.
Oh and I forgot to mention they also have dinosaurs
If we're gonna go there we may as well explain.
In this video we only scratch the surface of a very complex and dilapidated discussion that is not easily discussed, covering the general objective layout. We encourage you to research and talk to Balkan people for further understanding.
Thanks Tony and William!
We went to Hargeisa to have the first Geograbee in #Africa. It was amazing. Thank you Kaleb for filming and Ahmed for submitting the video for the contest! Also thanks to Somalilandtours.com for hooking up the Hotel and trip to cool spots!
THANKS to all the Spanish geograpeeps that helped with this! Especially the ones I met in Barcelona (And NO they were not all Catalan, they were from all over Spain)
Now if I ever mentioned these in a country video again I can just refer you to this video for context. We both win and make our lives easier.
For real though, don't act like you wouldn't recruit a Samoan for your team as well.
Quite possibly the least studied region on earth, what exactly is going on in the Pacific? Find out!
The world's only accidental underground country...colonized by buddhists...From Russia.
You would think it would be hard to hide 13 million people but somehow...it happens.
For real though who wouldn't want to fight demons with a dog, pheasant and monkey as sidekicks?
Back in #Africa! You guys voted on Patreon and here you go! #ETHIOPIA! Enjoy!
Oh wow, breaking news. The world's only "floating" nation becomes independent
Take a shot every time I say "Long story short"
Well, here we go. Our mics didn't even work and we shot this at like 3 AM. Either way we love the Amazing race, and had so much fun filming this. Thanks for the support guys!
I am totally hitting up that Nigerian prince now. He was right all along.
What is the Wakhan corridor and why is it important? Opium? One last living Jew in the entire country? Find out some interesting facts and highlights of Afghanistan's geography.
Playing "I spy" with War bunkers? "Nodding" your head to say "No?" The SIMPSONS?! Oh and I forgot to mention Mother Theresa was Albanian.
French friends? Desert lakes? Freedom fighters? Find out more on episode 3 of GEOGRAPHY NOW! Featuring ALGERIA!!
Here's a riddle, see if you can guess the answer, "How is it possible to have 2 princes rule over a country when neither of them are royal or related?" FIND OUT IN GEOGRAPHY NOW, ANDORRA!!
$26 sandwiches? This aint no London or Tokyo. We're going to straight up AFRICA!!
ALRIGHT! OUR FIRST CARIBBEAN NATION!! Oh I and I apologize for the incredible awkwardness in the first 10 or so seconds. Actually no I don't. It was worth it.
Finally, our first South American country. Now shut up and do the Tango with me.
No but seriously. They would make the cutest couple.
In honor of Australia Day coming up, I thought I'd give you guys a early upload!! ENJOY.
Seriously though. Do NOT call them German. YES I REALIZE I accidentally said "Hungary" at 5:18 when I said "Yugoslavian states" and Hungary was NOT part of Yugoslavia, I meant to say former "EMPIRE States!" I fixed it up with an annotation, I'm not going to Re-upload the entire video for a 2 second voiceover mistake. ALSO at 8:32 the Czech flag was upside-down. SORRY, I'm kind of in a hurry to get ready for Finland, This is what a video looks like when I kind of rush it.
Wow, Sorry this took so long, I'm back from Finland and FINALLY finished the AZERBAIJAN video. I talked to a lot of Azerbaijani subscribers who helped me with this video, and hopefully it's okay.
No seriously, Check out those swimming pigs.
Also forgot to mention they became famous for pearl diving.........So yeah!
Aaaaaaaannnnnnnnd welcome to the delta.
You'll go "Cou cou" for Barbadi-o's Part of this balanced Breakfast.
Oh and I forgot to mention, they make AMAZING marshmallow snacks
Oh dang, I forgot to mention that building they have made out of balls. Oh well, look it up.
One of these central American countries is not like the other.........
ALRIGHT! Our first WEST AFRICAN country! BENIN
No but seriously. Look up those deer with fangs. Cool stuff
Hehe I almost died getting some of this footage.
Well here we go. The "Belgium of the Balkans"... But with more anger and a touch of sarcasm.
Whoa I really don't like the shirt I'm wearing in this one. I look like I live in a hole. Anyway here's some info on Botswana.
Wow this was a difficult one. Thanks to all the Brazilian Geograpeeps that contacted me and helped out with this video!
No seriously, look it up. Flying Snakes. I'm not even joking.
Ahhh I didn't even get to talk about the Bagpipes in this one, so much stuff left out. Oh well, Here's BULGARIA!!
Je sais, je sais, je dois travailler sur ma prononciation.
Yes, I am fully aware that the flag has a logo at the bottom of it but hey, it doesn't matter because nobody can ultimately claim a copyright ownership of a nation's flag. BAM! Take that
TURN DOWN FOR "WAT?!?!"
No but seriously, those lakes can kill you.
Pancakes anyone?
Seriously though Cape Verde, lay off the hurricanes a bit.
Don't bring your compass. Seriously you'll thank me later.
Hey Brazil! Say "Hi" to Chad. He kind of secretly keeps you alive. #YoureWelcome.
Get ready to shake it up in here yo. CHILEAN Style!
Wow, we did this entire episode without even mentioning the Great wall of China.
No but seriously Steve Harvey, Venezuela will take you in with open arms.
What do you do when one of your siblings decides to become French....?
Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
Anyone down for some mokele mbembe burgers?
Hippies, just calm down, you can't just waltz in here. There's protocol and rules to follow as well.
Well, we're back to the Balkans. You know what that means. Comment section popcorn time!
Yeah. Seriously though, pay attention to those coffee rules.
"Red dawn" has a whole different meaning in Cuba..... Enjoy the first episode of FLAG FRIDAY!
Ahhh it's like the "Bosnia and Herzegovina" of the Mediterannean.
Oh Cyprus, play it safe and go with orange.
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRR!!!! ......and mushrooms
Things get a little confusing when you add that whole Slovakia thing....
When in doubt give up halfway and you'll be speaking in no time! Go ahead, try and pronounce "rød grød med fløde" and that sandwich was worth every cent.
Interesting how Estonia has a role in this....
Seriously though, puns aside, this place actually has some cool stuff going on. So go ahead. Take a look at ...Djibouti.
Tribes, spears, daggers and shields, here we GO!
No. This is not the Dominican Republic. That's the next episode. Still watch this one though! It's got purple birds, bubbling beaches, boiling lakes and super old people.
Fun little sidenote, that frog used to be a delicacy but then it became endangered so now they've stopped eating it and are protecting it.
Seriously, I would love to watch a Dominican and Chilean tongue twist battle each other. Wouldn't you?
Guess what the red stands for......
Let's get a little Portuguese up in here....in Asia.
Time to learn a little MORE on East TIMOR! Our Favorite Kiwi Jared's BROTHER Matt actually made the matel music for the animation! Check out his music here! http://moebiuscreations.bandcamp.com/
Hey, let's go feed the squirrels at the park!....Oh wait.... Oh and that's actually a Brazilian Penguin named "Dindim" who meets the man that saved him every year. Look it up!
FLAG-CEPTION!!!
Even weirder fact, back in the 19th century, people thought mummies had medicinal properties and would try to make "remedies" out of them.....Enjoy your day!
Eagles eagles eagles, everybody loves'em. Who doesn't, ENJOY!
I'm just saying, considering the crazy stuff they've been accustomed to, I'd probably want at least ONE Salvadoran in my crew when fighting zombies.
Yeah yeah yeah, make way for the INCREDIBLY original "illuminati" jokes.
No but seriously of all songs, why did he choose "Mary Hopkins?"
You were waiting for the red part. Admit it.
Fun side note, in the Ethiopia episode we get to actually EAT that Teff stuff....stay tuned
Seriously though, I want to punch an elf so bad.
Who gained independence through singing?! YOU did Estonia, YOU did! Oh and quick correction, the Ferry from Finland actually takes an HOUR and 45 minutes to 2 -ish hours, not 45 minues
My favorite nordic cross Variant is the one on the top left corner.
After watching the demographics segment you are free to insert "Willow Smith circa 2010" joke here.....
Oh Rastafarians. You and your loyalty to Hallie Selassie. Enjoy ETHIOPIA'S FLAG FRIDAY!
Alright! Our first MELANESIAN country and the next country to add in the OCEANIA playlist! (Play nice Australia)
Just because you got a union jack doesn't mean you're necessarily under a parliamental constituional monarchy....
Seriously though. Do those squats bro.
I still want Salmiakki Ice cream
Oh boy. Names matter. And this one is quite the conversation starter.
Well, just when you thought the country episode was gonna get rough....
Look, I tried my best to pronounce everything correctly. Oh and Jaques Brel was actually Belgian, NOT French, my mistake. ENJOY!
Ahhh Revolution after Revolution after Revolution. Do your thing France!
Just make sure there are no quills in that stew and you're good to go! Enjoy GABON!!
BLACK PANTHERS!! WHOO HOO!
How many "Gambia" puns can you come up with? CHEERS
Gotta admit, that British protectorate emblem DOES look pretty cool, but I get it...independence and whatnot.
No but seriously, who else what's a slice of Khachpuri? Check out the Georgian singers Trio Mandili!
Oh England, you just had to get dibs on St. George.
Gluten free vegetarians beware. Watch at your own risk.
Man, for just 3 colors there's a ton of context for this one.
If you thought this was good, I think you'll be pleased with flag Friday....
Gold, Gold, Gold, Gold. Gold. Oh yeah and Gold. Ghana you rich ol' dog you.
Seriously, even black people were speaking Greek at one point in time. Oh and they joined the EURO in 2001, They had already been previously a part of the E.U for Decades prior
Come for the flag stay for the diapers at the end....
Thanks to Goats on the Road! They have great stuff on Grenada AND other countries they've visited! Check them out! Click here: http://bit.ly/2n6MnU4
Just all a little nutmeg on top and you're good to go! Thanks to SNEAKER GATHER for sending that AWESOME gift! Can't thank you enough! If you'd like to check them out go to this link right here: http://Sneakergather.com
This episode was "Guata" happen one way or another. "Guatever" you get the point.
Can't get enough of that Quetzal bird. Oh and part of star wars was filmed here. ENJOY!
It's the "Everything could possibly go wrong" secret gem of Africa.
Luke is watching. He's always watching.
Yeah just... avoid trying to open up a bakery here and you'll be fine.
You came for the blood and stayed for the letters, what more can you ask for a Friday?
What do you get when you cross colonialism with a post-slavery legislation? Hmmm.......
Anything with Jaguars is alright in my book. Just saying...
I deliberately chose to avoid using any "Hatin" puns in this video as it would be too cringey.
Oh forgot to mention the broken chain on the coat of arms symbolizing the "Breaking free from slavery" Otherwise yeah,
Seriously though can you imagine just walking down the street and suddenly "SLAP!" Fish to the face! Welcome to Honduras.
Just wait and see what someone from Portugal sent
Seriously, these guys are technically Asian. Thanks to America's got talent featured fellow youtuber NICK From NICKIPEDIA for co-staring with me! Check out his channel.
My theory behind the crown is that Martha Stewart time traveled to 1260AD and did it.
The land of fire and ice....and interesting food choices.
Coolest coat of arms ever. And yeah true story at the beginning. And watch me do the Puerto Rican "Gofio" challenge.
Wow. I had to condense this video as much as possible, missed out on mentioning so many things and it STILL came out to nearly 20 minutes long. India is THAT complex.
Philosophy hurts my brain. Someone just get me a sandwich.
So many things I didn't get to mention or elaborate on, but in a nutshell, Indonesia is basically the "Kingpin" of Southeast Asia. It's big, lush, and full of vibrant people you should learn about! Enjoy!
I keep forgetting the "c" makes a "Ch" sound in the language.
You've probably heard of "Persia" right? Yeah that's basically this place.
It's like the Louis Vuitton Logo!...but with the Muslim creed.
Yes. War. Saddam. Isis. Drama. No sugarcoating, but there's a trillion other amazing things that go unnoticed is a land that brings us back to the first recorded civilization. Enjoy IRAQ!
YOU CALLING ME FAT?!
A long time ago a noble Irishman contacted me and asked if he could help with the animations on GN. Little did he know that one day he would be flown out and FEATURED in his own country's video. Thanks so much Peadar. Not just for your help but friendship as well.
How did you know marzipan was my weakness?!
Well. This is it. North Korea is going to be a breeze after this. I talked to a lot of Israeli and Palestinian Geograpeeps for help with this video and I tried my best to cover it in a well-rounded format that addresses the controversy head on from each perspective. No matter what, people will get mad, but there's no escaping or avoiding this episode. Here we go. Israel.
By the way side note, did any of you see that special Conan O'Brian just did on Israel. Hehe. That guy....
Seriously, I basically destroyed Hannibal's armies. you're welcome.
Seriously, that scorpion sauce. I dare you to try it.
Michael Jackson wasn't just the king of pop.....
I can't believe what that New Jersey kid sent. He wins this round guys.
We all know about this ONE small island that revolutionized music forever. Welcome to the Caribbean Kingpin, Jamaica!
The ONLY flag to have no red white or blue. Such and icon, you can just see Usain Bolt posing with it as a cape. Can't you?
Countries like this are a little challenging because I have to find info on things people don't already know about. Japan is popular. Let's see if we can accomplish that.
Our first non-Friday upload of this series....And filmed on location....And with pre-recorded footage a month prior to the on-location footage. Ah the magic of video editing. Enjoy JAPAN!
Welcome to the sandy sanctuary. If the Arab world was a body, Jordan would be like the liver....just watch the episode, you'll get what I mean.
No seriously look up Lawrence of Arabia. Crazy story about how the Arab revolt happened. Now if you'll excuse me I have to write a filler episode for next week on the Danish empire.
It's like if the Turkic peoples had a baby with Mongols...yet was raised by Russia.
They sure love their eagles and gold. And our first things sent from LESOTHO!! Find out in today's episode!
Seriously though, I'm throwing out all my toothbrushes and settling for a salvadora persica.
Just watch because you know red is on the flag...
Seriously. This was one of the most fun "political geography" sectioned videos I've ever made. I mean seriously The sun rises at the same time on 2 islands yet they are over 26 hours apart.
Everybody loves Keith, so I had to put him on the thumbnail. Enjoy Kiribati's Flag/ Fan Friday!
Yep. This country. You've heard of it. And yes, it was still much easier than the Israel episode.
Yeeeeeaaaahhh you can just tell there was maybe just a touch of "Soviet" influence.... Just saying.
Watch to the end before credits. As you know this episode was kind of important to me as I'm half Korean. My incredible mom makes a guest appearance. Oh and she can probably beat up your mom.
Damage control with mistake in last episode- Check Extra tidbits I forgot in the last episode - Check Flag and emblem - Check Alright! Here's to the new year! Hope you had a wonderful 2017.
Robot camel jockeys? Supermodels? Water towers? Get ready for the "Calm big sister" of the Gulf. KUWAIT.
Seriously, we got our first thing from ANTARCTICA! That was cool.
Snow leopards, shoulder jerking, and controversial marriage customs. Welcome to Kazakhstan's "party animal" little brother Kyrgyzstan.
40 tribes and X box, that's basically all you need to know.
KEN! Get over here and do something interesting! Welcome to Southeast Asia's most enigmatic nation locked away in the hilly jungles with animist shrines an bomb shells. #LAOS. This episode was really fun researching because it had such a unique backstory Hope you enjoy it!
Hope you enjoyed the Laos episode, now let's dissect millions of elephants and white parasols.
So disappointed I didn't talk more about potatoes in this video. I'm a failure. Well, try as best as you can to enjoy the #LATVIA episode.
Austria be like "SERIOUSLY LATVIA?! SERIOUSLY?!"
Good to see you guys again. Thanks again to all the Lebanese Geograpeeps that contacted and helped with this video. Now Ken and I have to go to ALASKA for the next Geogra-bee! Stay tuned for Flag/ Fan Friday and a VERY Special episode next week with LESOTHO (our "Halfway done" special!)
Possibly stolen license plates and sharp weapons. You guys are getting crazier and crazier with your packages.
No humid jungles nor dry hot deserts here. Get your blankest because it's about to get CHILLY...AFRICA style! Welcome to LESOTHO!
See if you can spot the Black panther paralells. Lol oh and lots of Czechs, Tex, and vex...iloligy in this episode. Enjoy!
An African nation, colonized by... African Americans? Whoa? Yeah. It happened. Welcome to Africa's little plot-twist nation.
Yeah yeah yeah whatever let's talk about those COUNTY FLAGS INSTEAD!!! LOL
No but seriously. Who else wants to play hide and seek in that abandoned town of Ghadames? Tag! you're it.
Eugh... First someone sends me a taxadermized fox head and now THIS....
Welcome to Europe's little high-capacity microchip. Small yet loaded with tons of abundance yet locked and hidden away from the public eye. LIECHTENSTEIN!
Whatever, I can go ONE day without rum....
And just when you thought you had just survived Latvia, Lithuania comes at you with a chainsaw....To carve up a beautiful sculpture dedicated to folklore!
Literally just uploaded this after watching Avengers infinity war. Whoa. I did NOT see that ending....Oh yeah and this episode is about Lithuania.
Multiply the external debt per person minus the ecological footprint, factor in the tax reforms and put it under a grand duchy.... Hmm we have a lot to calculate for #LUXEMBOURG. ENJOY!
For an episode about Luxembourg things got VERY "Serbian." And fast. Wow.
It's like, in Africa, but it's like Asian....Wha....? Yeah Madagascar.
Kingdoms, Austronesians, and someone sent the most dedicated Czechs I will ever meet. Here you go!
I mean MIT is cool and all but you really want to see engineering at it's most raw core from scratch come to this place.
Yeah what were they thinking back in 2010? Sheesh....
From shining towers to lush rich jungles, we've reached #Malaysia. ...But seriously though. What is up with those proboscis monkeys?
Seriously the whole Singapore thing almost messed everything up. Whew! And KEN joins me for this episode. Enjoy!
It's official, the UN has accepted the newly changed English standard name "Eswatini" (Formerly "Swaziland) For the first time we break the alphabetical rule and cover this colorful yet controversial nation of deep rooted tradition and royalty. ENJOY!
Guest stars NOAH and KEITH are in! Check out today's newest episode of Flag/ Fan Friday! (Stay to the end)
For the world's lowest country they sure have HIGH expectiations! ...and prices. Check out MALDIVES!
And the red stands for....CACTUS CANDY Sent from Arizona! Just Kidding! Just watch and you'll see...
No but seriously, watch the documentary on the fish frenzy. It's pretty intense.
Come for the red, stay for the Tagalog speaking. Simple.
So many cool things about Malta however that Sovereign order thing will have to get it's own episode. Stay tuned for FILLER week!
What do Godzilla and SpongeBob have in common? They were technically both born here! No but seriously from strange stick charts to unique chants and woven mats, the #MarshallIlslands will blow you away! Enjoy this new episode!
Oceania. Gotta love that region. and KEITH hops along for the journey this week.
Yeah, we were due for a Bob Saget joke. Anyway enjoy the enigmatic saharan sands of #Mauritania
The flag has red, you know what that means....
My ONE Mauritian friend Nick (you remember him from the Comoros Episode right?) Joins in and helps me talk about #MAURITIUS! Enjoy!
Even after centuries from extinction the dodo lives on.
Welcome to the land where the people colorfully dance with death to a song of catastrophe that ironically gives them more life. There's more than mariachi and tacos. We're in #MEXICO now. VAMOS!
Come for the blood stay for the Ketchup flavored potato chips.
Ahhh, I love island nations, they're like reverse-oases of land in the middle of a water-desert.
Fun fact! This was filmed at 3 AM right before I got on a plane to new Mexico. Long story
Russian speaking, Orthodox, Borscht eating....latinos. Interesting. Welcome to MOLDOVA!
Yeah it's like... Romania's flag but... not. You'll see.
From the 2nd smallest country in the world to the 2nd richest, Welcome to the land of concentrated Royal luxury! #MONACO
Monks with swords. Why? Find out in this episode!
about 3 million people that hold a secret to about 3 billion people. Find out in...#MONGOLIA!
Fire. Sun. Moon. Wind. Horses. Mongolia has an interesting way of telling you who they are. Oh and Noah's Back! Enjoy! #Mongolia's Flag friday!
WARNING this episode may cause drowziness. (if watched correctly that is)
One of the most interesting places in the Arab world that isn't quite...Arab. Enjoy, #MOROCCO!
If you only have to come for one thing, make it all about Keith getting exactly what he asked for months ago in the Malta episode....
Spanish speakers... I know, just get your laughs out now when we talk about the capital
The flag has a gun on it. I mean. Yeah. I don't make these things up I just report them.
This episode is not just "Myanmar" it's "Our-anmar" Enjoy
The power couple Kaleb and Jilian join in as we explore Kazakh instruments, Afghani snacks, and Polish Buffalo-urine. Enjoy!
Best place to have Oktoberfest? Would you maybe consider Africa?
Diiiid somebody say, NOAH?
Now who? Nau-ru. No seriously it's no surprised if you've never heard of this country they are literally the least visited on earth.
It's basically just like looking at a map.
Can you imagine putting "living goddess" on your resume?
The only flag like it shape-wise. Also, Hannah guest stars for the first time!
Who knew that being so low could keep your head held up so high?
How awesome that we finish off this country right before we GO to it? See you Geograpeeps in March!
No but seriously watch your valuables around those Kea birds.
Wow. That lady REALLLY loved Keith's hair.
There's a reason why I'm wearing that purple hat....
I told you there was a reason I wore the purple hat....
Male beauty pageants, in the sand with Uranium and hippos. There you go.
Oh Kaleb. If you just didn't have a job I'd put you in more videos
The Giant of #Africa has awaken. Welcome to the powerhouse, kingpin, final boss, #NIGERIA
I did the research, the Bristol money thing is legit. Whoa.
Ahhh the land of the ....never ending and / or never rising sun.
Yeah no joke. A penguin is in the King's Army.
When in doubt, grandma knows best. Thanks guest stars Keith, Hannah, Noah and Ryan!
Finally, after months of waiting. The Red stands for.....
Pak your bags and stan-d in line for some cool info.
Oh dang I just realized I didn't even talk about the nuclear weapons thing. Oh well.
It's time to learn Geography.... PALAU!
Shhhh -don't tell anyone you heard the Harry Potter thing from me....
So disappointed the people here aren't called "Panamaniacs"
Come for the flag stay for the hilarious Keith and Noah chat.
Seriously though, I want my stegosaurus.
I told you. I hate gin.
Bottles, Harps, Tereré and over 70% adult male population killed off. Whoa
Wow. The ONLY sovereign state flag with 2 sides. In other news Look what Keith got!
Seriously though. I want the coati poop coffee.
Kaleb gets lots of love in this one. He deserves it.
You Filipino Geograpeeps said you could dethrone Germany by making THIS episode the most watched. Let's see if you can make that happen.
Yes. Ken can grow a mustache.
Get ready because this episode is going to be incredibly Slavic.
Well. Guess what? Thor apparently guest stars in this one.
See what I did there at 13:09?
Moral of the story. Just make sure you know MOSTLY what you're doing in life.
Gotta love Kaleb’s Steve Irwin impression
We add some pumpkin spice to this episode's latte.
Latvia and Lithuania, you guys should totally hang out with this guy, I think you'd totally get along.
For real though, let's petition to bring back Noah's flat-top.
Fun fact, there was an alternate intro written to this episode but we couldn't do it because I couldn't find any Adidas track suits.
Fun fact, I ALMOST got Adidas track suits before shooting this video for ...obvious reason
Fun fact, if you rearrange the letters of "Rwanda" you get "Wakanda" but with some extra letters missing and added.
For real though, growing medical and tech companies, clean cities and glass buildings. Just call this place "Wakanda"
The Smallest country in the Americas just got a BIG episode.
Let's give the thumbnail to Keith this time. He deserves it.
HUUUUGE thanks to the official tourism authority of St. Lucia for contacting me and helping with my stay, check them out for any info!
I really wanted Hannah to be in this but she had to leave early after filming the St. Lucia episode for an audition. Dang. Stop being a famous actress Hannah.
Sidenote, yeah, that is literally the creepiest special effect we've ever had on the show. Thanks Vincent.
Once again, still recovering from that creepy baby special effect in the last episode...
The kingpin final boss of Polynesia has arrived. Dive back into the Pacific for a round of #SAMOA
This episodes starts with a flag and ends with a scarf. Anything is possible on GN.
San Mari-NO? More like San Mari-YES (Thanks to geograpeep MTA Denizen for that pun)
All you need is a beach and Armageddon.
Our LAST and Smallest Portuguese speaking country. Let's make it a big video! Enjoy
Kaleb is back with a vengeance. One with harmonicas
Well we've made it. The land of the two mosques. You've heard of this one. The Kingdom of #SaudiArabia. Let's go.
No joke though, for real. I actually can't burp.
If your daughter ever comes here, tell her to get in "Da-kar" and drive when you "Sen-the-gal" to ... Sorry I can't. I've gone too far.
For real though. Wow, that whole Jersey thing with Hannah... That was pure irony NGL.
You just got "Serbed"
"Only unity can unite the serbs" -Here's a double "Serbing" of Rakija for you.
Name something on the beach. I'm gonna say...Shellls. badum tss (Damn I need to try harder)
She's a national treasure. Protect at all costs.
It's like a British-y alternate universe twin of Liberia
Jason is the best. He's been there silently since the beginning and you never knew it.
UFOs, Christmas hospitalizations, and sheep cheese. That's just a Monday afternoon Here.
Guest starring the world's most adorable mafia crimelord!
Dragons, honey, accordions and wine. Not in that specific order.
Tarçin won't just steal your heart, he'll commit grand larceny on in.
No for real though that snake legend thing is trippy. ....Huge props to Pots for animating it.
Let's be real. Edmund WAS a little snitch. Kid had it coming.
The FIRST time we've had 3 people hosting simultaneously on a country episode! Ana and José were just perfect. Thanks so much for helping with your country's episode! Also Thank you Geograpeep Raquel for giving me the long list of Authors!
For real though. Those bathrooms in Norway were amazing.
For real though. Unless you're willing to get laser removal, don't visit if you have a Buddha tattoo.
Shhh Don't tell Hannah, Andriy Shevchenko is totally a robot *wink wink
Thanks RUBA and METHANY (Yes she's heard all the "meth" jokes, spare her) For being in this episode!
And the red stands fooooorrrrr.......
Our last and final "twin" country. It's about to get really tall and swampy in here.
This episode was delayed originally due to technical problems, but then a miracle happened, we FOUND a Tanzanian to co-host in the reshoot-phase! Say "Hi" to Chaka!
We get "banged" in this episode (Thank you BangCookies.com )
Geography Go went there. #Ukraine
Welcome to the world's most beautiful catastrophe.
