Curious George in Translation
George takes on names such as "Curioso come George" in Italy, "Peter Pedal" in Denmark, "Coco" in Germany, "Nysgjerrige Nils" in Norway, "Nicke Nyfiken" in Sweden, "Utelias Vili" in Finland, "Osaru no Jõji" ("おさるのジョージ") in Japan, "Hogisim Maneun Joji" (호기심많은조지) in South Korea, "Choni Ha'Sakran" in Israel, "Jorge el Curioso" in Spanish-speaking countries and "George, o Curioso" in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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