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Canada Wins National Geographic World Championship Finals Today

Three teams of geography buffs went head-to-head in Mexico City today. The teams, from the United States, Canada, and Poland, answered questions similar to the ones asked in the National Geographic Bee. The Canada team came in first place, followed by the United States in second, and Poland in third. Who quizzed the kids? Alex Trebek, from "Jeopardy"! Trebek also moderates the annual National Geographic Bee.

The National Geographic World Championship started in 1993 and is held every two years.

Read about winning team in the 2007 National Geographic World Championship on National Geographic Kids.

Watch a video of the winning answer from the 21st National Geographic Bee on
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