The answer to #5 was Nicosia, Cyprus. Good job on guessing!! We would learn Turkish for this post so we would get to be in DC for a bit.

For the next possibility…

The main avenue in this capital city forms the shape of a bird body. Carnaval is a holiday time when school is closed. The city was inaugurated on April 22, 1960. The country had two previous capitals, both along the coast. Although it is the capital, it is only the 4^th largest city in the country, with around 2.5 million people.

This is actually one of our top picks!

I guess we finally got one hard enough for our parents to not guess. Nope, it’s not Australia. It’s not Hong Kong. It’s Berlin. Bo and Leigh we could be close!!! But since we wouldn’t arrive until we learned German, we would arrive in roughly the middle of 2010. Your supporters need to extend to 3 year commitments!!!

On to #5….

The country’s name means “copper.” The apostle Paul visited the country in all three of his missionary trips. The city’s history can be traced back to the Bronze Age and is known locally as Lekosia. Two countries had a war over this country, the birthplace of Zeus, and left the capital city divided to this day.

The correct answer is Nassau, Bahamas.  Yep, soaking up rays while wearing feathered costumes.  That’s what we love about the Foreign Service!

Everyone has done quite well in their guesses.  We think #4 might be a little harder.

This country has hosted the World Cup. It is the world’s top exporter of goods. The first recipient of a Nobel Prize in Physics, in 1901, was from this country. The name of the city means “swamp” and it has hosted the Olympics. One of the city’s zoos has the most diverse range of species in the world. The city hosts the annual F*#$Parade.

Luxembourg 

Yes, if we lived there Seth would want to wear what this gentleman in the bottom of the map is wearing, but being so close to Paris I would prefer if we stay on top of the latest fashion.

#3…

Formerly known as Charlestown. They celebrate “junkanoo,” a street parade of costumed people dancing to the accompaniment of cow bells, drums, and whistles. It has been an important location for many James Bond books and films. One of their favorite breakfasts in boiled fish and grits and a favorite dessert is guava duff.