Pieces are shaped like individual countries so that children acquire geography knowledge as they put the puzzle together. The puzzle includes the names of countries, capitals, and major bodies of water. They help to build fine motor, cognitive, language, and problem-solving skills. Includes 58 pieces. Dimensions are 19 x 16 inches. Ages 4 to 104.
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GeoPuzzle - Europe
Posted 10/15/2009 by Pamela Patterson
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This is a wonderful educational activity. I call it an activity rather than a toy because I view it as equally educational for adults as for children. Most adults (myself included) are sadly ignorant of the layout of the world in which we live. This is a wonderful way to correct that. Even if we had learned this in school, say, thirty years ago, things have changed significantly since then. It is more and more important to know about this world as we live in an increasingly global community. I, for one, want to know where all the countries that are mentioned in the news are, no matter how small or insignificant (for the moment) the country may be. Thank you for creating a well-designed, well-executed, enjoyable way to learn geography! First-rate in every way.
Great Way To Learn Geography
Posted 8/28/2009 by Randy McIntosh
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My 8 year old has always been fascinated by geography. She has learned all the US states and we have now moved to helping her with Europe before we move to the rest of the world. Anyway, she learns a country a week and thus, when this puzzle arrived, she was thrilled.
The puzzle is brightly colored and well constructed. What a great way to learn about other countries and their locations. We plan to purchase other Geo Puzzles as time goes on!
Good for adults & children
Posted 8/4/2009 by J. M.
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This puzzle is fun and educational not just for children, but also for adults who want to brush up on (or learn for the first time) the relative locations of all those little countries you can't quite picture in your mind when they're mentioned on the news (especialy since the breakup of the USSR). The cardboard is fairly thick and sturdy. The pieces are shaped like the countries: I wouldn't buy a geography-puzzle without this valuable learning feature. It's colorful in an aesthetically appealing way, and country names, as well as bodies of water, are clearly marked. The box says it's for ages 4 to 104, and I think that's pretty accurate. I bought it for myself, and I'm finding that I remember where countries and seas are much more so than when I simply refer to a map. I've already ordered Africa and Asia, and plan to eventually get Latin America and USA/Canada.
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Posted 6/30/2009 by Jennifer Weinberg
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Excellent, challenging puzzle! It's a great way to teach kids about the countries in Europe. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the pieces don't all interlock so it can be frustrating for younger kids. Otherwise very cool educational puzzle.
Great learning toy
Posted 6/17/2009 by itodd
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Great educational toy (just don't mention the word educational to the kids). I love the fact that the pieces are shaped like the countries. Also this may sound silly but the box is nice also. It feels like it will last awhile and take some abuse. I hate it when boxes to games falls to pieces and can't contain the item.
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