If you took AP Geography in high school, you'll have no problem acing this quiz. If not, you might want to start hitting the books again, or relearn the lyrics to Nations of the World...
Where is Mount Everest located?
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People who have bravely climbed Mount Everest have said they could see far into China and Nepal and the rest of the Himalayan Mountain Range.
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People who have bravely climbed Mount Everest have said they could see far into China and Nepal and the rest of the Himalayan Mountain Range.
Which of these countries is the largest?
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Ukraine is actually the largest out of these choices. You might have been tempted to choose The Netherlands because the name itself implies some decent square footage, but it's actually a relatively small nation.
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Ukraine is actually the largest out of these choices. You might have been tempted to choose The Netherlands because the name itself implies some decent square footage, but it's actually a relatively small nation.
What is the capital of Poland?
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Warsaw is the capital as well as the largest city in Poland.
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Warsaw is the capital as well as the largest city in Poland.
What continent is Kazakhstan located in?
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Kazakhstan is located in Asia. It is a member of the Middle Eastern countries, bordering Russia.
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Kazakhstan is located in Asia. It is a member of the Middle Eastern countries, bordering Russia.
The Nile River is the longest river in the world. Which river is the second longest?
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If you guessed The Amazon, you're correct! It stretches an enormous 4,086 miles.
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If you guessed The Amazon, you're correct! It stretches an enormous 4,086 miles.
Which country is famous for maple syrup?
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The maple leaf is on Canada's flag for a reason!
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The maple leaf is on Canada's flag for a reason!
Which of these countries is not in Africa?
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Malaysia is actually located in Asia and borders Indonesia.
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Malaysia is actually located in Asia and borders Indonesia.
Where do polar bears typically live?
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Typically, most polar bears can be found in the North Pole. It's not uncommon for them to appear in other cold-climate countries, but the majority are up north.
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Typically, most polar bears can be found in the North Pole. It's not uncommon for them to appear in other cold-climate countries, but the majority are up north.
Where do penguins usually live?
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Unlike polar bears, penguins prefer the southern hemisphere!
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Unlike polar bears, penguins prefer the southern hemisphere!
Which volcano is not in Europe?
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While famous craters like Mount Vesuvius are located in Italy, Mount St. Helens is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
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While famous craters like Mount Vesuvius are located in Italy, Mount St. Helens is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Which country has the most natural lakes?
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Canada is home to the most naturally occurring lakes. Several of the Great Lakes can even be found there.
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Canada is home to the most naturally occurring lakes. Several of the Great Lakes can even be found there.
Which African country was used as the backdrop for the set of Tatooine?
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George Lucas felt that Tunisia was the perfect desert landscape for his image of the planet of Tatooine.
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George Lucas felt that Tunisia was the perfect desert landscape for his image of the planet of Tatooine.
What is the capital of Denmark?
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Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and it's known for being the "happiest city in the world."
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Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and it's known for being the "happiest city in the world."
Which continent is the largest?
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You might have been tempted to choose Antarctica, but Asia is actually the largest continent. Remember, it's home to China and Russia.
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You might have been tempted to choose Antarctica, but Asia is actually the largest continent. Remember, it's home to China and Russia.
What is the circumference of Earth?
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The world is a big place—literally!
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The world is a big place—literally!
How many countries border France?
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France shares borders with 11 countries, including those with territories overseas. Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Andorra, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil make up the whole list.
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France shares borders with 11 countries, including those with territories overseas. Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Andorra, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil make up the whole list.
What mountain is the closest to space?
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Mount Everest takes home the gold for the tallest mountain in the world. There's no wonder so many people go missing trying to reach its summit.
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Mount Everest takes home the gold for the tallest mountain in the world. There's no wonder so many people go missing trying to reach its summit.
The entire world's population could fit into which US state?
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Believe it or not, the entire world could live quite comfortably in The Lone Star state!
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Believe it or not, the entire world could live quite comfortably in The Lone Star state!
Which continent sits in all four hemispheres?
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Africa can perfectly reach all four of the earth's hemispheres. If your first guess was Asia simply due to its size, guess again!
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Africa can perfectly reach all four of the earth's hemispheres. If your first guess was Asia simply due to its size, guess again!
77% of the world's maple syrup is made in which Canadian province?
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The majority of the world's maple syrup supply comes from Quebec!
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The majority of the world's maple syrup supply comes from Quebec!
Which village in Norway has the world's shortest name?
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Å is a village in Andøy municipality, in Nordland, Norway. The word is Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish for "brook" or "small river."
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Å is a village in Andøy municipality, in Nordland, Norway. The word is Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish for "brook" or "small river."
What does the unusually shaped reef in Australia resemble?
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Heart Reef, in the Great Barrier Reef, is fittingly named. Its composition resembles a perfect heart.
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Heart Reef, in the Great Barrier Reef, is fittingly named. Its composition resembles a perfect heart.
Which city sinks 4-6 inches per year because it sits on a lake?
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Mexico City is gradually sinking every year. It's home to 21 million people, but if it continues to sink at this rate, it could be fully underwater in a matter of years.
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Mexico City is gradually sinking every year. It's home to 21 million people, but if it continues to sink at this rate, it could be fully underwater in a matter of years.
What happened in the Sahara Desert on February 18, 1979?
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The first-ever recorded snowfall in the Sahara Desert occurred in 1979. It has not snowed since.
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The first-ever recorded snowfall in the Sahara Desert occurred in 1979. It has not snowed since.
What is the most densely populated city in the world?
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In Dhaka, there are 44,000 people per square kilometer. That topples the population of Mumbai, which is 32,000 people per square kilometer.
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In Dhaka, there are 44,000 people per square kilometer. That topples the population of Mumbai, which is 32,000 people per square kilometer.
What is the longest river in the United Kingdom?
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The River Severn has a length of 220 miles, which is just five more than the River Thames. Still, five miles is five miles.
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The River Severn has a length of 220 miles, which is just five more than the River Thames. Still, five miles is five miles.
What is the capital of Russia?
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Moscow hails as Russia's capital, and it is home to stunning sights such as The Kremlin.
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Moscow hails as Russia's capital, and it is home to stunning sights such as The Kremlin.
Rome is the capital of which European country?
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Rome is the capital of Italy. Fun fact—an independent city state resides within Rome called Vatican City. That's the home of the Pope.
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Rome is the capital of Italy. Fun fact—an independent city state resides within Rome called Vatican City. That's the home of the Pope.
Algeria is in which continent?
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The African country Algeria is known for being the continent's largest country.
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The African country Algeria is known for being the continent's largest country.
Which country's flag is this?
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The Nigerian flag boasts two vertical green stripes and one white, symbolizing Nigeria's natural wealth and peace.
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The Nigerian flag boasts two vertical green stripes and one white, symbolizing Nigeria's natural wealth and peace.
Which country is the Amazon rainforest mostly in?
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Most of the Amazon rainforest can be found in Belize, Brazil. It stretches across much of South America and is home to a variety of wildlife.
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Most of the Amazon rainforest can be found in Belize, Brazil. It stretches across much of South America and is home to a variety of wildlife.
What country is the Gobi desert mainly in?
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The Gobi desert is on par with the Sahara desert as far as size goes, but the two don't overlap. Much of the Gobi desert can be found in Nigeria.
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The Gobi desert is on par with the Sahara desert as far as size goes, but the two don't overlap. Much of the Gobi desert can be found in Nigeria.
What is the largest freshwater lake?
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Lake Michigan-Huron, of the Great Lakes, is an enormous 45,400 miles squared. Lake Victoria rivals its size at 31,700 miles squared.
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Lake Michigan-Huron, of the Great Lakes, is an enormous 45,400 miles squared. Lake Victoria rivals its size at 31,700 miles squared.
What is the fastest and deepest part of a river called?
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The deepest part of the channel and the route taken by the first or last bit of water is called a "thalweg," which is German for "valley way."
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The deepest part of the channel and the route taken by the first or last bit of water is called a "thalweg," which is German for "valley way."
What is the body of water between New Zealand's North and South islands?
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The Cook Strait is one of the world's most dangerous and unpredictable bodies of water. A few brave people have attempted to free-swim it.
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The Cook Strait is one of the world's most dangerous and unpredictable bodies of water. A few brave people have attempted to free-swim it.
Which major Japanese city was hit by an earthquake in 1995 that killed more than 6,000 people and made over 200,000 homeless?
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The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe earthquake, was one of the worst earthquakes to hit Japan in the 20th century.
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The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe earthquake, was one of the worst earthquakes to hit Japan in the 20th century.
Which country has the world's largest supply of uranium?
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Since 2009, Kazakhstan has become the world's leading uranium producer. They were credited with having 28%-40% of the world's supply.
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Since 2009, Kazakhstan has become the world's leading uranium producer. They were credited with having 28%-40% of the world's supply.
What did Romans call used to Romania?
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The Roman car manufacturer Automobile Dacia takes their name from this little tidbit of history.
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The Roman car manufacturer Automobile Dacia takes their name from this little tidbit of history.
What is the major river that flows through Dresden and Hamburg before entering the North Sea?
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The Elbe is one of the major European rivers and flows through parts of the Czech Republic and Germany.
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The Elbe is one of the major European rivers and flows through parts of the Czech Republic and Germany.
What is the capital of Alaska?
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Juneau is the capital of Alaska, and the second-most populous city after Anchorage.
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Juneau is the capital of Alaska, and the second-most populous city after Anchorage.
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