The development of China National Geography Olympiad and the International Geography Olympiad

The International Geography Olympiad （IGEO） is a competition for the best ][6 to 19 year old students from all over the world. Four students represent each country in a series of Geography tests in （generally） a four-five day program. The aims of the IGEO are to： 1. stimulate active interest in geog...

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Published in:Journal of geographical sciences 2014-08, Vol.24 (4), p.767-768
Main Authors: Wei, Dongying, Yang, Jie, Wang, Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth and Environmental Science
GEO
Geographical Information Systems/Cartography
Geography
Nature Conservation
Physical Geography
Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry
中国国家地理
国际
地理知识
奥林匹克竞赛
学生
年轻人
质量问题
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Summary:The International Geography Olympiad （IGEO） is a competition for the best ][6 to 19 year old students from all over the world. Four students represent each country in a series of Geography tests in （generally） a four-five day program. The aims of the IGEO are to： 1. stimulate active interest in geographical and environmental studies among young people; 2. contribute positively to debate about the importance of geography as a senior secondary school subject by drawing attention to the quality of geographical knowledge, skills and interests among young people;
ISSN:1009-637X
1861-9568
DOI:10.1007/s11442-014-1118-y