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Can you guess where these 20 destinations are located? Each has clues (and a HINT) - and there will be answers in a few days time. Stay tuned!

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Scoring: Guess the destination: 10 points

5 points for a correct answer for each picture. Maximum total 500.

See how you go!

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#1 - Hint: This state was convict-free – South Australia

Where is this mine, and what was once mined here? Burra, Copper

Name this wine region. Clare

Which birds were once raised by this food icon? pheasants

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#2 - Hint: an ancient wine-growing country – Georgia

What is the name of this bridge? The Peace Bridge

The name of this bread matches its shape - what is it? Boat bread

Which country once used this building to disseminate propaganda? Soviet Union

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#3 -HINT: a former British protectorate - Qatar

What is being painted on this lady's hands? Henna

Name the tall skyscraper in the middle. Burj Doha, also known as Doha Tower

What is the name of the headdress worn by men in this country?  Ghutra

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#4 - HINT: the capital of a country with 17 autonomous regions - Spain

Name the building in the background. The Royal Palace, Madrid

Which gourmet food is sold in this shop? Jamon (aged dry-cured leg ham)

Why are there guards for this building? No royals live here but it contains a wealth of art

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#5 - HINT: Second-largest province of the world's second-largest country - Ontario

Is this food OK for vegetarians? Why? It is a bread. No beavers are involved.

What is this sculpture known as?  ‘Maman’ by Louise Bourgeois, outside the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.

In which city would you find this fountain? Toronto, Ontario.

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 #6 - HINT: This country was almost destoyed in 1915 - Armenia

Where is this sound and light display? In Republic Square, Yerevan, the capital. 

What do you call this hanging treasure? Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan - a censer for incense.

Which religion is practised here? Armenian Apostolic

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#7 - HINT: Its name means 'new Scotland' – Nova Scotia

Why does the tug have this unusual name? Built in 2000, a scale model of a tugboat in the TV series Theodore Tugboat, in Halifax.

With a Gaelic background this church is on an island with a name that means 'Britanny'? Cape Breton

In which city would you see this huge musical instrument? Sydney, Nova Scotia

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#8 - HINT: This kingdom has dozens of islands – United Kingdom

What are these birds? Can you guess which island they are on? Puffins on the Inner Farne islands

This island has the same name as a piece of clothing. Jersey, Channel Islands

This is an island in the inland lake called Loch Lomond

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#9 - HINT: This city was once called Batmania – Victoria, Australia

What is the city now called? Melbourne

The central city has many laneways. What are they best known for? Cafes

Name this building. Flinders Street Railway Station

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#10 - HINT: This country was formerly part of Yugoslavia - Croatia

This stretch of coast is called a riviera. Which sea is it on? The Opatija Riviera is on the Adriatic Sea 

These ruins date from which era? Ancient forum, Roman era, and St Donatus church, 8^thcentury.

A favourite place to enjoy the sunset. It is called the Monument to the Sun, Zadar.

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 #11 - HINT: This is Canada's only bilingual province – New Brunswick

Where is this lighthouse? Acadian lighthouse, Grand-Anse, NB

A favourite local fish in Campbelltown - what is it? Salmon

In which city is this famous historical house? Saint John

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#12 - HINT: Australia's youngest state - Queensland

Which ocean is she looking at? Tasman Sea

What is the name of this stunning gorge? Carnarvon Gorge

Australia's other 'anthem' was composed not far from this place. What was it and who composed it? Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Paterson

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 #13 - HINT: Once called the 'island of Serendip' – Sri Lanka

These are not pets. She wants to sell them (or pictures with them). What are these animals? Porcupines

What is being grown on these hillsides? Tea

What is the name of the capital of this country? Colombo

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#14 - HINT: Take your French dictionary to this place - Canada

This mighty river flows for 500 kilometres (1200 kms if you count the estuary). What is its name? Saint Lawrence River

This delightful island is in the river near the capital city of the province. What is its name? Ile d’Orleans, Quebec

This city's name means 'royal mountain'. What is its proper name? Montreal

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#15 - HINT: 'God's own country' – southern India

Why is this man doing this? Picking coconuts.

Folk arts and traditional past-times are being kept alive in many villages in this area whose name means 'land of coconuts'. What is it generally called? Kerala

What sort of monkey is this? Macaque

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#16 - HINT: Some of the world's best knives are made here – Toledo, Spain

Known as the 'Imperial City' - but where is this building? In the centre of the Old City near the Cathedral

What invention makes visiting this place much easier? Seven flights of escalators 

In which era were overhead walkways, such as these, constructed? Used from the late-eighteenth century so nuns could cross the street without being seen publicly.

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 #17 - HINT: An island state known for gourmet food - Tasmania

This port marks the finish line of an important yacht race. What is it called? Hobart – Constitution Dock

What food are these people foraging for? Black truffles

What is the name of the ocean in the distance? Pacific Ocean or Southern Ocean

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#18 - HINT: A favourite tipple is derived from this country – port wine from Portugal

Constructed in the 12th century, this building is in which town? Sintra

What has happened to this tree? Cork is being harvested

What is this artist hand-painting? Decorative tiles called azulejos

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 #19 - HINT: Not just a pretty place - Niagara Falls

What is the name of this tower that gives a bird's-eye view of a world famous tourist spot? Skylon Tower

What is grown in the vicinity? Wine grapes 

Part of several waterfalls, which is this one? Horseshoe Falls

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 #20 - HINT: One part of a Twin City, divided by a famous river – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Can you name the make of one of the cars here in this classic, vintage and veteran car showroom? Take your pick!

What is the name of the Twin Cities river? Mississippi River

Shop all day at this massive Mall of the Americas.

How did you score?

500 points - have you been reading over our shoulder??

400 points - Excellent! You are well travelled and very observant!

300 points - Congratulations - great score!

200 points - A very good score - it's not an easy quiz.

100 points or less - make this the year that you travel more.

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