It's not just a matter of whether one has travelled or not Ali but of what geographical education one is given whether in school or by other media.

Canada is a big country too but they seem on the whole to have a much broader knowledge of other countries. In China the most popular second language is English and they are taught where everything is.

A news media that covers so few items of international news does not help awareness either.

Those who want to learn more will learn more and make use of the resources available. X Marks is a great international forum for learning more about other parts of the world as much as for kilts.

Every country has its "knowledge challenged" citizens and indeed it would be unfair if only the US was singled out for this but I don't think that the size of the country is in itself the reason - watching some of our UK quiz programes would soon disabuse you of that notion!