Geography - Facts for Kids

The word “Texas” comes from the Caddo Native American word “taysha,” meaning “friends” or “allies.”

Italian archaeologists recently found a perfectly preserved Roman ceremonial chariot near Pompeii!

Many Italian elementary school children enjoy a long lunch break — often about 1½ hours — so they can go home and eat with their families if they live nearby!

Italy is home to 25 national parks that help protect special places filled with rare orchids, golden eagles, wolves, and other amazing plants and animals!

Over 10 million people live in Portugal, which is close to the number of people living in the state of Georgia in the United States!