Do you know where you are in the world?

The only time when I would hesitate to point out where I live is when the area is partly obscured by a cloud or some such thing on a weather map. Invariably we are on the peripheral of the offending object, but it’s not that much of an inconvenience as the forecast is rarely right. My UK geography is quite good, thanks to sound teaching many years ago. World wise, I think I could still trace the route of the Yangtze Kiang! I do get confused with Countries that have changed their names, or split in half. It was all so easy when the maps were mainly pink!

I noticed on a day time quiz a few weeks ago that Aberystwyth had moved to Scotland, Dundee is not in Scotland- I am not sure where it has moved to and the capital of Scotland is Aberdeen. On the whole, these were 20 somethings with a degree. Admittedly in what I do not know. Media studies spring to mind!

Ps I did know it was next to Russia, obviously but thought it was further south.

I know where I am
Sometimes I do ask, "who am I, where am I, what am I doing?"

But that's usually when I'm procrastinating.

It never ceases to amaze me when people have no clue in quizzes, merlotgran, although I must admit I hadn't realised exactly where Belarus was until yesterday!

I too find it hard to credit.
Does he have a general problem with spatial awareness? How does he cope with finding his way around - don't say SatNav!
Surely even the weather map must remind a person of where they live in relation to other parts of the country?

And would it not be an idea to encourage your daughter to work on this before she embarrasses herself like poor Jade Goody did years ago on Big Brother?

That’s unbelievable! I can find most countries on a world map. And I know exactly where we are in the UK and where other towns, cities, and other areas are. How can anyone not know?

You only have to watch the afternoon TV quizzes to realise that some people don't have a clue about the locations of UK towns and cities.

Their excuse is usually, 'It's not my specialist subject.'

I should have worded it better. They know they are in the UK and could point that out on a map, but no idea where they are in relation to other towns and cities!