December Hint

December 17 marks this country’s Overshoot Day—the date on which Earth Overshoot Day would fall if all of humanity consumed like the people in this country. To get this value, we compare the country’s Ecological Footprint to global biocapacity. See our Country Overshoot Days page for more details!

This country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and has unpredictable rainfall. Common species include reptiles like geckos, snakes, and chameleons as well as olive trees in the plains and evergreen oaks or giant cedars in the mountains. Check out data.footprintnetwork.org as the map will help you!

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is MOROCCO.

March Hint

March marks this country’s Overshoot Day—the date on which Earth Overshoot Day would fall if all of humanity consumed like the people in this country. To get this value, we compare the country’s Ecological Footprint to global biocapacity. See our Country Overshoot Days page for more details!

This country is rich with natural resources and is home to only one-half of one percent of the world’s population. Cities in this country have been at the forefront of using local Footprinting to inform sustainability policy.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is CANADA.

February Hint

This month’s quiz is in honor of the country hosting an international event this month—the Olympics. The country has thousands of volcanic islands and many of its mountain summits are below 1,000 meters. There are about 500 citizens per square kilometer of land and 21 national parks to help preserve natural habitats.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is SOUTH KOREA.

Learn more in the Korea Ecological Footprint Report!

October Hint

This month’s quiz is in honor of the country hosting an important international event on climate change next month. This country has 97 nature reserves and is known for one forested area, in particular. The country borders nine neighbors and was home to several famous composers.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is GERMANY.

25 September Hint

The end of September marks this country’s Overshoot Day—the date on which Earth Overshoot Day would fall if all of humanity consumed like the people in this country. To get this value, we compare the country’s Ecological Footprint to global biocapacity. See our Country Overshoot Days page for more details!

This country is known as “The Land of Fire” and its land is dotted with oil and gas reserves. Mountains in its north and west are home to black bears, deer, and lynx and its eastern border is an inland body of water that swans, flamingos, and pelicans flock to.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is AZERBAIJAN.

5 September Hint

September marks this country’s Overshoot Day—the date on which Earth Overshoot Day would fall if all of humanity consumed like the people in this country. To get this value, we compare the country’s Ecological Footprint to global biocapacity. See our Country Overshoot Days page for more details!

This country has many different ecosystems and protects its plants and animals with special reserve areas. The second highest mountain range in the world runs through this country and more than half of this country’s residents live in its coastal desert.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is PERU.

August Hint

August marks this country’s Overshoot Day—the date on which Earth Overshoot Day would fall if all of humanity consumed like the people in this country. To get this value, we compare the country’s Ecological Footprint to global biocapacity. See our Country Overshoot Days page for more details!

This country has rainforests, mountains, beaches, and more than 1,000 islands. The national flower is a white orchid, and the golden frog is one of many unique animals found only in this country. Some of its agricultural products include bananas, rice, corn, beans, and coffee.

Now, can you identify this country?

 

The correct answer is PANAMA.

June Hint

This month this country will bust its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood, and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country is a land of extremes with high mountains, deep valleys, deserts, and rain forests. Its cultural history is rich and many tourists visit to see its spectacular ancient ruins. The country is known to be the origin of a popular distilled beverage served around the world.

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The correct answer is MEXICO.

May Hint

This month this country will bust its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood, and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country is known for its beautiful tiles, which can be found in churches, palaces, houses, and more, as well as a unique style of music, which is known for being mournful. It has the largest Food Footprint of countries that we analyzed in our Mediterranean Footprint Report.

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The correct answer is PORTUGAL.

February Hint

This month this country will bust its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood, and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country is an early Footprint adopter. Its national government adopted the Ecological Footprint as an indicator in its Basic Environmental Plan in 2006. Back in 2000, one of its major cities estimated it would need an area 125 times larger to support its citizens’ Ecological Footprint. About 73 percent of this country is forested, mountainous, and unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use. It is home to a modest-sized mountain that recorded the world’s deepest snowfall, at an astonishing 11.82 meters, and an endearing character named Kiki.

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The correct answer is JAPAN.

January Hint

This week, this tiny country will bust its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

It is unclear whether it got its name from the hanging roots of its indigenous bearded fig-tree (Ficus citrifolia), or to the allegedly bearded Caribs who once lived there, or even to the beard-like visual effect of the sea foam sprayed over its outlying reefs. One of the world’s most densely populated islands in the world, and host to the second-largest hawksbill turtle breeding population in the Caribbean, this country is facing stark environmental pressures on its wildlife and fresh water.

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The correct answer is BARBADOS.

November Hint

On 12 November, 2016, this country busted its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption began to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

It is common for people in this small nation to use bicycles as a form of transportation. The country has more than 400 islands and its largest mammal is the red deer.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is DENMARK.

August Hint

On 7 August, 2016, this country busted its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption began to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country is one of the oldest on Earth and has been a world leader throughout history in several aspects of culture (cuisine, philosophy, art, fashion, etc.). About 10 per cent of this large country is set aside to preserve the open space and wildlife they contain.

Now, can you identify this country?

The correct answer is FRANCE.

July Hint

On 15 July, 2016, this country busted its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption began to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

Forests cover one fifth of this country and national parks help preserve its rich biodiversity. Some of the most important values in this country’s culture include family and leisure time. Soccer is the most popular sport.

Now, can you identify this nation?

The correct answer is COSTA RICA.

June Hint

On 15 June, 2016, this country busted its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country is more than twice the size of the European Union and its landscape varies from tropical beaches to deserts and dense wilderness. One of the country’s many icons is a mountain side carved with the faces of past leaders that measures several stories high.

Now, can you identify this nation?

The correct answer is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

For more information on the Ecological Footprint of the USA, check out our State of the States report.

May Hint

On 3 May, 2016, this country busted its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

With its historic cities and sunny beaches, this country is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. In addition, its location makes for an important resting spot for migratory birds. The interior of the country is a high and dry plateau surrounded by mountain ranges.

Now, can you identify this nation?

The correct answer is SPAIN.

April Hint

On 11 April, 2016, this country busted its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country is known for its cuisine, a favorite by many. Its territory includes mountains, high plateaus, sandy deserts, dense forests and is home to the world’s third largest river.

Now, can you identify this nation?

The correct answer is CHINA.

March Hint

On March 25, 2016, this country will bust its annual ecological budget—its citizens’ demand for food, wood and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the country’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a risk, so can an ecological deficit.

This country shares the majority of its border with the sea and the country’s outline creates a memorable, unique shape. Art and architecture from here have had an influence around the world. The Alps is just one mountain range that extends through here.

The correct answer is ITALY.

February Hint

On February 27, 2016, this nation will enter national ecological deficit—its citizens’ demand for food, timber and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the nation’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a liability, so can an ecological deficit.

In this European nation, citizens over age 18 must vote in national elections and often result in large voter turnout. Popular food items include mussels served with fried potatoes, waffles and chocolate.

The correct answer is BELGIUM.

January Hint

On January 21, 2016, this nation will enter national ecological deficit—its citizens’ demand for food, timber and carbon dioxide absorption will begin to exceed what the nation’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Trade is a fact of life in our globalized economy, but just as a trade deficit can be a liability, so can an ecological deficit. This Middle Eastern country has a population of more than 8 million people and its climate varies from snow dusted mountains in the north to hot deserts in the south. One of this nation’s beach towns boasts a beautiful coral reef and rich marine environment. Over the last 60 years, 200 million trees have been planted to help restore the nation’s woodlands.

The correct answer is ISRAEL.

December Hint

On Nov. 27, 2015, this nation went into national ecological deficit—its citizens’ demand for food, timber and carbon dioxide absorption now exceeds what the nation’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. Rich in biodiversity, this nation is home to the iconic Komodo dragon and is also the world’s fourth most populous nation.

The correct answer is INDONESIA.

October Hint

On Oct. 29, 2015, this nation went into national ecological deficit–its citizens’ demand for food, timber and carbon dioxide absorption now exceeds what the nation’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. According to legend, kissing the stone at a popular tourist destination in this country is said to give the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness. This nation is also known for brewing an iconic stout that is one of the most successful beers worldwide.

The correct answer is IRELAND.

September Hint

In honor of a Global Footprint Network research team member who is an avid volleyball player, this month’s quiz exhibit is the graph of the nation where the Men’s Volleyball World Cup is to take place this week. This nation’s famous cuisine revolves around fish and seafood, and is a favorite by many the world over.

The correct answer is JAPAN.

May Hint

On May 19, 2015, this Mediterranean country went into national ecological deficit—its citizens’ demand for food, timber and carbon dioxide absorption now exceeds what the nation’s ecosystems can renew over the full year. The country is known as a leading producer of olives and is one of only a handful of Mediterranean countries that feature the color blue in its flag.

The correct answer is GREECE.

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