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One must surely ponder upon the vastness of the Earth and its miraculous corners yet to be discovered. Or the seven (and more) seas unnamed and unmapped! And jolly old rivers from mountains snow-peaked! Oh, to know all the secrets of geography, one surely would be mad!
That’s what the people from Jane Austen times must’ve thought about our Earth, right? In these times, though, with all the travels, maps, and Discovery TV shows, every corner of the Earth is within our reach - if not literally, then at least by lurking around in Google Maps Street View feature. Which is, in fact, a great tool to learn about the Earth’s geography! And if you’d like to test your knowledge of it, we’ve prepared this fun little list of geography trivia questions and answers. So, buckle up, and let’s try and answer all these bits of geography trivia together!
From naming your mountain peaks to counting all the rivulets and, of course, capital cities - these geography trivia questions will cater to everybody. And if you’re not a big fan of hard trivia, rest assured that most of these questions fall under the category of easy trivia. Your kid could also answer them, we’re sure! Basically, this world geography trivia list is more about having fun than bamboozling you with tricky inquiries.
So, scroll on down below and check out our wondrous trivia questions on geography! After that, give the best questions your vote and share this article with your friends.
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#2
What is Europe named after?
#3
What U.S. state is home to no documented poisonous snakes?
#5
What country is made up of 6852 islands?
BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago
Only 421 are inhabited. Japan collects islands, currently disputing islands with Russia, China, and Korea, for natural resources and extending fishing zones
#6
How long does it take water to complete a full circuit of Earth's ocean?
#8
What place is known as the largest micro-continent?
Jens Asbjørn Bøgen 2 years ago
Bonus fact: the second largest island in Denmark is called Zeeland
#9
Where is the world’s largest desert located?
Kameron Little 2 years ago
False, Antarctica is a ice shelf with no plants. A desert is a biome which is defined by its plants, soil, and precipitation patterns. So while Antarctica does have the precipitation similar to a desert, it fails to meet the plant life and soil qualification of a desert as it doesn't have either.
#10
In which country were bananas first grown?
#12
Where is the Sun not visible for 186 days a year?
#13
How many total islands does Hawaii have?
#14
Which city in Europe has more than one thousand two hundred bridges?
wifeofweasley 2 years ago
Hamburg has 2.500 bridges which makes it the most brigded city in europe
#16
What country has pyramids older than Egypt?
Steven Mortelmans 2 years ago
That's not true. The oldest 'Egyptian' pyramids are in Egypt. The oldest pyramidal structures (ziggurats) are located in ancient Mesopotamia. Sudan does have more 'Egyptian' pyramids than Egypt.
#17
How many states does the Mississippi River run through?
#18
Alnwick Castle in England is used for the exterior shots in which film series?
#19
How many islands are there in the world?
#20
What is the name of the longest river in Africa?
#23
What is the name of the only sea that doesn’t have a coastline?
Wayne Gossman 2 years ago
It is an area of the Atlantic Ocean. Main currents go around this area decreasing travel of boats, weather, and debris through and has lots of stories and tails about the mysteries within.
#24
What is the name of the largest airport in the United States of America?
#25
What is the name of the longest river in the US?
Kevin Shaulis 2 years ago
By one mile. The Missouri is 2,341 miles long. The Mississippi is 2,340.
#26
After Alaska, which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
#28
South Africa is the largest producer of what kind of nut?
David Clark 2 years ago
The macadamia is native to Australia but was first grown commercially in Hawaii.
#29
Which continent is in all four hemispheres?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
Any circle drawn around the Earth divides it into two equal halves called hemispheres. There are generally considered to be four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western. The Equator, or line of 0 degrees latitude, divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The Northern Hemisphere contains North America, the northern part of South America, Europe, the northern two-thirds of Africa, and most of Asia. The Southern Hemisphere contains most of South America, one-third of Africa, Australia, Antarctica, and some Asian islands. There are differences in the climates of the Northern and Southern hemispheres because of the Earth's seasonal tilt toward and away from the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the warmer summer months are from June through September. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer begins in December and ends in March.
#30
Which city in Europe is famous for its casinos and called the gambling capital of Europe?
#31
Which country shares borders with 14 countries but only has one time zone?
#32
What is the name of the dangerous Pacific Ocean region, where there are many active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes?
Wayne Gossman 2 years ago
Could be a bit misleading since the area called a “region” is only the ring and not the area inside the ring.
#34
The body of the Egyptian Sphinx was based on which animal?
#35
What is the only state in the United States that does not have a flag in a shape with 4 edges?
Wonderful 2 years ago
The flag is red white and blue with 17 stars inside a blue triangle. The flag features a swallow-tail shape with three red and two white horizontal stripes. The stars, indicating the 13 original states of the Union, are grouped about the circle, which represents the Northwest Territory; and that Ohio was the seventeenth state admitted into the Union is shown by adding four more stars.
#37
What is the world’s shortest river?
Wonderful 2 years ago
The Roe River runs from Giant Springs to the Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, United States. The Roe River is only 201 feet long at its longest constant point, and had been named as the World's Shortest River by the Guinness Book of World Records before Guinness eliminated the category.
#39
What state is known as The Heart of Dixie?
#42
What is the highest man-made structure ever built?
#43
Which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle in?
#44
What Asian country has the lowest birth rate?
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Plus they have an island with the highest number of people over 100
#45
The Pacific Ocean covers what percentage of the Earth's surface?
#46
What nickname does Laos have?
#48
How many US states share a border with Canada?
#49
Does Japan’s traffic run on the left or right?
#50
What continent contains the most freshwater?
#53
Which English city has more miles of canals than Venice?
#54
What city is technically sinking every year?
Samira Peri 2 years ago
Not even technically. The city is basically built on a swamp and pumping water causes the city to sink.
#55
How many capital cities does Bolivia have?
#56
How many volcanoes are located in the Pacific Ocean?
#57
Which country has the largest population in the world?
#58
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
#60
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
#61
What is the name of the second tallest mountain in the world?
#63
How many stars are on the Australian flag?
#64
What is the name of the flattest state in the US?
#65
What two states do not share a border with any other US state?
Bored Phoenix (he/they) 2 years ago
alaska is often shown as an island but i thought it was still connected?
#66
What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom?
#67
What is the name of the world’s largest island?
#68
Which country is home to the most volcanos?
#70
Where is the official home of Santa Claus?
#71
What European country consists of a boot-shaped peninsula surrounded by four seas?
#72
What Asian country has the most valuable currency?
#73
What countries in Europe do not use the Euro as the currency?
#74
What city in China has the largest population?
#76
What percentage of Greenland is covered in ice?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
GREENLAND is covered in ICE, but ICELAND is covered in GREEN.......That was something we learned in school, though not completely true in the basic sense. (Basically, Greenland is glacial and few people live there. Iceland has an expansive population comparatively, and therefore there are far more roads, buildings, people, and animals.)
#77
What two countries share the worlds longest undefended land border?
#78
Which was the last province to enter confederation in Canada?
Mary Daniel 2 years ago
Read Annie Proulx, probably misspelled, to get a feel for New Foundland. THE shipping News. Highly recommend
#79
What present-day Italian city does Mt. Vesuvius overlook?
#80
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
#81
Where are the Spanish Steps located?
#82
What Cape sits at the tip of Africa?
#85
What country is known to have the best quality tap water?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
.....and New York City has the best in the US. It tests better than many bottled options.
#86
What US states share a border with Mexico?
#88
What state is Mount Rushmore located in?
#89
In what state would you find the North Mojave Desert?
#92
Can you name a four-letter country in Africa?
#93
What is the official currency of India?
#94
What country is home to Mount Everest?
#95
Which lake has a famous mythical creature named after it?
#96
What is the capital city of Australia?
#97
What is the largest capital city in North America?
#99
What Australian city has the world's largest natural harbor?
#100
What is the highest point in the United States?
#101
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the ocean?
#103
What is the oldest pyramid in Egypt called?
#105
What American city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in?
#106
What is the capital of the American State of California?
#107
What planet is closest to Earth?
#108
What is the name of the only tropical rainforest in the United States?
Wayne Gossman 2 years ago
But there are non-tropical rainforests in Alaska and Washington state.
#109
What season does Australia experience in December?
#110
What is the name of the driest continent on Earth?
#111
What city is the White House located in?
#112
Which state was purchased from Russia in 1867?
#113
What state is known as The First State?
#114
Mt. Fuji is the highest point located in which Asian country?
#115
How many countries are located in the Southern Hemisphere?
#116
In which country is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located?
#118
Ninety percent of the Earth’s population lives in which hemisphere?
#119
Which is the only state with a one-syllable name?
#120
In which U.S. state can the world’s tallest trees be found?
#121
Which city is the world’s most densely populated?
#122
Which US state has the most active volcanoes?
#123
Why does water flow down the drain counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?
#125
Which of the Great Lakes is located entirely within the United States border?
#126
Which small country is located between the borders of France and Spain?
#127
What is the smallest country in Asia?
#128
What two countries split the island of New Guinea?
#129
How many Great Lakes are there?
Robert Trebor 2 years ago
Lake Champlain tried to join the club but was denied, so it is a not-so-great lake.
#130
What direction does the Sargasso Sea rotate?
#132
What is the most visited Pacific Island?
#133
What mountain ranges are located in France?
#134
What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
#135
What are the names of the seven continents of the world?
Ayush Chamoli 1 year ago
Answer: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
#138
What country are the Great Pyramids of Giza located in?
#140
What is the name of the river that flows through the Brazil rainforest?
#141
What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?
#143
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Canada?
#144
What country does the Rhine River run through?
#145
Peking Duck is the national dish of what country?
#146
Which continent is Cambodia located in?
#147
Pierre is the capital of what US state?
#148
What is the name of the smallest US state?
#149
What ocean borders the state of Florida?
#150
What is the name of the largest lake in the US?
#151
Which US state is known as The Garden State?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
.... Because Land Fill and Toxic Waste State doesn't fit on a license plate.
#152
What state has the fewest counties?
#153
How many time zones does Australia have?
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
*only during non-daylight savings time. During daylight savings there are 5 time zones
#154
What is the largest country in South America?
#159
Which Asian country has Kuala Lumpur as its capital?
#162
After Brazil, what is the second largest country in South America?
#163
The Seychelles are located in which ocean?
#164
Vatican City is enclaved within what city?
#165
What English county is Buckingham Palace in?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
London is actually 2 separate cities Westminster is borough in London that is a city in its own right. Buckingham Palace is in both Westminster and London. The City of London refers to the old walled city back to Roman times. It's the financial district and also known as the 'Square Mile'.
#166
Which Australian state has the smallest population?
#167
The Andes Mountains act as a natural land border to which country?
#168
Where are Victoria Falls located?
#169
The earliest disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle happened when?
Samira Peri 2 years ago (edited)
Source? Most claimed disappearances didn't happen in the area, some didn't happen at all, et bloody cetera. Bermuda Triangle as anything but an area is a myth.
#170
How many States does the United States consist of?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
There has been talk that Puerto Rico will try for statehood. It would significantly change the rights the citizens have in regards to representatiin and voting rights.
#173
What two countries border directly north of Hungary?
#174
What is the name of the largest city in Australia?
#175
What city is known as the Glass Capital of the World?
#176
What is the largest bay in the US?
#178
What is the name of the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States?
#180
What is the name of the coldest sea on Earth?
#181
What is the name of the third-longest river in the world?
#182
What river flows through the Grand Canyon?
#183
In which country would you find the city of Dresden?
#184
The derisive acronym "PIIGS" refers to which of the following European countries and their economic statuses?
#185
What African country has Portuguese as its official language?
Tiago Miranda 2 years ago
So does Angola, Cape Verde, Saint Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea (even though no one speaks Portuguese in the last one)
#186
What is the oldest city in China?
#189
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
#190
Off of which coast is the Great Barrier Reef located?
#193
Although it is called the "Second City," this city is most populous in the United States.
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