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    12th National Geographic Bee

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    12th National Geographic Bee
    DateMay 24, 2000
    LocationWashington, D.C.
    WinnerFelix Peng
    Age13
    ResidenceGuilford, Connecticut
    No. of contestants55
    Preceded by11th National Geographic Bee
    Followed by13th National Geographic Bee

    The 12th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 2000, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The final competition was moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek.[1] The winner was Felix Peng of Elisabeth Adams Middle School in Guilford, Connecticut, who won a $25,000 college scholarship.[2] The 2nd-place winner, George Thampy, of St. Louis, Missouri, won a $15,000 scholarship. The 3rd-place winner, Jonathan Janus, of Ravenel, South Carolina, won a $10,000 scholarship.[3]

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    1. ^ Melody Kramer. "Alex Trebek: On Hosting the National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
    2. ^ Susan Fineman. "Geography Champ Finds Place in History". The Washington Post.
    3. ^ "2000 National Geographic Bee". National Geographic. Archived from the original on August 17, 2000.
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