24th National Geographic Bee

24th National Geographic Bee
DateMay 24, 2012
LocationWashington, D.C.
WinnerRahul Nagvekar
Age14
ResidenceSugar Land, Texas
No. of contestants54
Preceded by23rd National Geographic Bee
Followed by25th National Geographic Bee

The 24th National Geographic Bee was held in Washington, D.C., on May 24, 2012, sponsored by the National Geographic Society.

Fourteen-year-old Rahul Nagvekar, from Sugar Land, Texas, won the competition, beating out 52 other competitors representing the 50 U.S. states, Pacific territories, and Department of Defense dependent schools.