It’s NAIDOC week from July 3 to July 10—and the “I” in NAIDOC stands for Islanders. So put on your sunscreen, get your fishing tackle ready, and strap yourselves in as we take off and take a squiz at the Torres Strait Islands…

It’s one of the oldest civilisations in the world, the biggest democracy in the world, AND the second most populous country.

If you love noodle soups and spicy sandwiches, you’re already a fan of Vietnamese cuisine. But there’s so much more to know about this country of 96 million people…

Sri Lanka is a beautiful and culturally rich nation that has been in the news lately because its people are FED UP. There have been huge protests against the fact that the country’s economic system has collapsed. There are shortages of food, fuel, medicine … and what is available is incredibly expensive. But as we always say, a country is more than what you hear in the news. Let’s go to Sri Lanka!

We celebrate Portugal Day on June 10 with a look at how Portugal once ruled the sea; why it still rules big wave surfing; and the secret behind its nuns’ and monks’ amazing pastries.

This East African country is famous for its long distance runners, animal migrations, jumping warriors, and sadly, overcrowded schools. Strap yourselves into the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we head off to Africa and take a squiz at Kenya.

We are packing our sunscreen, putting on our dancing shoes, and heading to the island of Jamaica… just in time to celebrate this Caribbean country’s 60th anniversary of independence. Quick! Strap yourselves into the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner so we can take off and have a party in Jamaica.

We’re visiting a country that’s in Africa… Asia… the Mediterannean… AND the Middle East!

It sounds like I’ve lost my geographical marbles, but it’s true! This country is located on the African AND Asian continents, the Mediterannean Sea, and is part of the Middle East. Need a couple more clues? It’s known for its pyramids, pharaohs, and mummies.

Today we’re visiting Burundi, a landlocked country in the “Great Lakes” region of East Africa. Burundi is one of the most densely populated—meaning a lot of people per square kilometre—countries in Africa, and the poorest country in the world. Don’t worry, there are still plenty of interesting and beautiful things to learn about!

Finland has been in the news lately because it’s applied to join NATO—the military alliance between the United States and European countries. That’s a big deal, because Finland’s eastern neighbour is Russia… But Finland is so much more than that. In fact, it’s said to be the happiest place in the world! Let’s find out why.