In a remarkable display of geographical prowess, 13-year-old Divyana Prasath has set a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) by identifying 86 international flags in just one minute. This outstanding achievement took place at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan.
Divyana is the youngest of two siblings, has been fascinated by international flags since she was 11 years old. Her interest was sparked by watching educational videos on YouTube, which also fueled her aspiration to become a geologist.
“Usually at home, I can identify around 140 to 150 flags per minute, but today I got nervous.
I am happy to be able to make this record and I’m very thankful to my family and teachers who always believed in my ability. I am very interested in geography.”
The young achievers feat is even more impressive considering the previous record for children was identifying 40 to 50 flags. Divyana’s exceptional knowledge and quick identification skills have set a new benchmark for her peers.
Divyana’s passion for geography extends beyond just flags. She enjoys watching geography programs on YouTube and dreams of traveling the world to gain more knowledge about different countries. One of the countries on her travel wishlist is Ecuador, located in South America. Her interest in the world extends beyond flags, she loves learning about different nations populations, cultures, and currencies.
According to Bernama her mother, S. Tenagari shared that she and her husband S. Prasath, noticed their daughter’s interest in geography from a young age.
“Other parents may be worried when their child often watches uncertain things on YouTube but for our daughter, she likes to learn a lot about various countries.” Tenagari said.
I see that our daughter watches YouTube not just for entertainment but learns about the population, culture, and currencies of various countries.”
Malaysian Book Of Records (MBOR) Record Senior Consultant Edwin Yeoh praised Divyana’s achievement, noting that her record of identifying 86 flags in one minute is the highest recorded, far surpassing the previous records set by other childrens.
Divyana’s remarkable achievement not only highlights her exceptional talent but also serves as an inspiration to other young geography enthusiasts. Her dedication and passion for learning about the world around her are truly commendable.
