Who won the National Geography Bee?
Who won the National Geography Bee?
Nihar Janga
The final champion was Nihar Janga, from Canyon Ridge Middle School in Austin, Texas. He is the 31st Champion.
Who won the Geography Bee 2018?
Venkat Ranjan
It is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The State Bees were held on April 6, where the 54 finalists were determined. The 2018 National Geographic Bee champion was Venkat Ranjan of California….
| 30th National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20-23, 2018 |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Winner | Venkat Ranjan |
| Age | 13 |
What is the prize for the geography bee?
What are the prizes for the winners who compete in the National Geographic Bee finals? The winner receives a $50,000 scholarship, a lifetime subscription to National Geographic magazine, a trip, and $500 cash. The 2nd place winner receives a $25,000 scholarship and $500 cash.
Who hosted National Geographic?
National Geographic Explorer
| Explorer | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary Geography History Science Adventure |
| Created by | Joe Seamans |
| Developed by | Joe Seamans |
| Presented by | Bingo O’Malley (original) Lisa Ling (2003–2010) |
Who won the geography?
The 2019 Champion, Nihar Janga, received a $25,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership to the National Geographic Society, and an all-expenses-paid Lindblad Expedition for two to the Galápagos Islands….
| 31st National Geographic Bee | |
|---|---|
| Winner | Nihar Janga |
| Age | 14 |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| No. of contestants | 54 |
Who was the host of the National Geographic Bee?
The National Geographic Bee Finals was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek for its first 25 years (1989-2013).
Is there a qualifying test for the National Geographic Bee?
Beginning with the 2016 Bee, the Qualifying test is online, and no longer is administered on paper. The winner of each school-level competition takes an online test, and the top 100 in each state or territory qualify for the State Bee.
Why was the National Geographic Bee cancelled in 2020?
In 2020, the Bee was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 edition was also cancelled due to a 75% drop in registrations. As of 9 July 2021, the Bee has been permanently cancelled, according to a statement by National Geographic.
How does the Michigan State Geographic Bee work?
The winner of each school-level competition takes an online test, and the top 100 in each state or territory qualify for the State Bee. If there is a tie in the State Qualifying Test, all students in the tie get an invitation to the State Bee (i.e. there were 107 State Bee Qualifiers in the 2019 Michigan State Geographic Bee).