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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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What is the longest geographic name?

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Sure! Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

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I had a classmate from Thailand once. He said that as kids, they all learn how to say it through a song. He couldn't say the name without using the melody. He challenged his Thai friends, same result. So if you meet someone from Thailand, it's a good conversation starter

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Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

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Answer: Bangkok. It's full ceremonial name is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

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How do we get "Bangkok" or Thailand out of that name. Seriously, how?

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What is Europe named after? 

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What U.S. state is home to no documented poisonous snakes? 

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Person looking at lake What country has the most natural lakes? 

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What country is made up of 6852 islands?

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How long does it take water to complete a full circuit of Earth's ocean?

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What is the deepest known point in the ocean?

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What place is known as the largest micro-continent? 

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Photography of desert Where is the world’s largest desert located?

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In which country were bananas first grown? 

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How many countries are there in Africa? 

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Where is the Sun not visible for 186 days a year? 

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How many total islands does Hawaii have? 

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Sunrise light trail on a bridge Which city in Europe has more than one thousand two hundred bridges?

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Which country has the abbreviation "CH"? 

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What country has pyramids older than Egypt? 

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How many states does the Mississippi River run through? 

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The Alnwick Castle in England Alnwick Castle in England is used for the exterior shots in which film series? 

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How many islands are there in the world? 

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What is the name of the longest river in Africa? 

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In which European city was the first organized marathon held? 

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Scene from The Lord of The Rings thrilogy The Lord of The Rings trilogy was filmed in what country? 

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What is the name of the only sea that doesn’t have a coastline? 

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What is the name of the largest airport in the United States of America? 

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What is the name of the longest river in the US? 

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After Alaska, which U.S. state has the longest coastline? 

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Photography of waterfall What is the name of the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world? 

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South Africa is the largest producer of what kind of nut? 

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Which continent is in all four hemispheres? 

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Which city in Europe is famous for its casinos and called the gambling capital of Europe? 

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Which country shares borders with 14 countries but only has one time zone? 

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Photography of volcanic eruption What is the name of the dangerous Pacific Ocean region, where there are many active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes? 

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Which ocean is the saltiest? 

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The body of the Egyptian Sphinx was based on which animal? 

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What is the only state in the United States that does not have a flag in a shape with 4 edges? 

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Flag of Canada What type of leaf is on the Canadian flag? 

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What is the world’s shortest river? 

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What is the lowest point of the US? 

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What state is known as The Heart of Dixie? 

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What is the name of the largest waterfall in the world? 

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Waving Flag of United States of America What was the original capital of the U.S.? 

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What is the highest man-made structure ever built? 

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Which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle in? 

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What Asian country has the lowest birth rate? 

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Photography of ocean The Pacific Ocean covers what percentage of the Earth's surface? 

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What nickname does Laos have? 

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What are the names of the five oceans of the world? 

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How many US states share a border with Canada? 

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#49

Does Japan’s traffic run on the left or right? 

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Running water over stones in a river What continent contains the most freshwater? 

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What is the oldest active volcano on Earth? 

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Which European country is famous for its fjords? 

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Which English city has more miles of canals than Venice? 

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#54

What city is technically sinking every year? 

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Alpaca in front of Nevado Sajama, Bolivia How many capital cities does Bolivia have? 

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#56

How many volcanoes are located in the Pacific Ocean?

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#57

Which country has the largest population in the world? 

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What is the name of the largest ocean in the world? 

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#59

Mountain Covered White Snow What is the coldest place on Earth? 

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How many countries are there in the United Kingdom? 

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What is the name of the second tallest mountain in the world?

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What country first used tinsel as a holiday tree decoration? 

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Sydney Opera House, Australia How many stars are on the Australian flag? 

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What is the name of the flattest state in the US? 

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#65

What two states do not share a border with any other US state?

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What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom? 

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What is the name of the world’s largest island? 

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Panorama of Volcanic Mountain Range at Sunset Which country is home to the most volcanos? 

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#69

What is the state capital of New York? 

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Where is the official home of Santa Claus? 

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#71

What European country consists of a boot-shaped peninsula surrounded by four seas? 

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#72

What Asian country has the most valuable currency? 

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Photo of euro banknotes What countries in Europe do not use the Euro as the currency? 

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What city in China has the largest population? 

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#75

What is the population of Greenland? 

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What percentage of Greenland is covered in ice? 

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What two countries share the worlds longest undefended land border? 

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Which was the last province to enter confederation in Canada? 

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What present-day Italian city does Mt. Vesuvius overlook?

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#80

White Building and People Standing Near Water Fountain What is the name of the smallest country in the world? 

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#81

Where are the Spanish Steps located? 

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#82

What Cape sits at the tip of Africa? 

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What is the capital of Nova Scotia? 

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What country formerly ruled Iceland? 

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Water flows from the tap to sink What country is known to have the best quality tap water? 

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What US states share a border with Mexico? 

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What is the name of the tallest mountain in the US?

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What state is Mount Rushmore located in? 

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#89

Flowers growing in desert In what state would you find the North Mojave Desert? 

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What is the coldest state in the US? 

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What is the capital of Jamaica? 

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#92

Can you name a four-letter country in Africa? 

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Man in Blue and White Stripe Polo Shirt Holding Banknote What is the official currency of India? 

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What country is home to Mount Everest? 

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Which lake has a famous mythical creature named after it?

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What is the capital city of Australia? 

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What is the largest capital city in North America? 

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Photo of Sea Waves Under Cloudy Sky What is the largest sea in the world? 

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What Australian city has the world's largest natural harbor? 

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What is the highest point in the United States? 

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#101

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the ocean? 

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#102

Senegal Flag on the Background of the Sea What is the capital of Senegal? 

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What is the oldest pyramid in Egypt called?

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Chile is home to the iconic giant stone statues called what? 

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What American city is the Golden Gate Bridge located in? 

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What is the capital of the American State of California? 

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Planet Earth What planet is closest to Earth? 

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What is the name of the only tropical rainforest in the United States? 

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What season does Australia experience in December? 

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What is the name of the driest continent on Earth?

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Photo of White House What city is the White House located in? 

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Which state was purchased from Russia in 1867? 

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What state is known as The First State? 

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Mt. Fuji is the highest point located in which Asian country?

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How many countries are located in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Photo of Tower of Pisa In which country is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located? 

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What is Belgium’s nickname? 

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Ninety percent of the Earth’s population lives in which hemisphere? 

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Which is the only state with a one-syllable name? 

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In which U.S. state can the world’s tallest trees be found? 

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Photo of houses Which city is the world’s most densely populated? 

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Which US state has the most active volcanoes? 

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Why does water flow down the drain counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Which country has the most islands? 

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#125

Great Lakes Landscape Which of the Great Lakes is located entirely within the United States border?

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Which small country is located between the borders of France and Spain? 

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What is the smallest country in Asia? 

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What two countries split the island of New Guinea? 

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How many Great Lakes are there? 

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What direction does the Sargasso Sea rotate? 

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What is the only country to contain all five vowels?

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Photo of island and palms What is the most visited Pacific Island? 

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What mountain ranges are located in France? 

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What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world? 

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What are the names of the seven continents of the world? 

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Flag of Mexico What is the capital of Mexico? 

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What is the capital of Canada? 

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What country are the Great Pyramids of Giza located in?

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What is the capital of Thailand? 

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Photo of river What is the name of the river that flows through the Brazil rainforest? 

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What is the official currency of the United Kingdom? 

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How many time zones does Russia have? 

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What is the name of the tallest mountain in Canada? 

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River flowing through the city What country does the Rhine River run through? 

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Peking Duck is the national dish of what country?

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Which continent is Cambodia located in? 

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Pierre is the capital of what US state? 

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The Towers Building in Rhode Island What is the name of the smallest US state? 

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What ocean borders the state of Florida? 

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What is the name of the largest lake in the US? 

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Which US state is known as The Garden State? 

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What state has the fewest counties? 

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Photo of wall clocks How many time zones does Australia have? 

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What is the largest country in South America? 

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What country ends with the letter Q? 

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What is the least populated U.S. state? 

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Brown Desert Sand Where is the driest place on Earth? 

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What is Earth's largest continent? 

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Which Asian country has Kuala Lumpur as its capital? 

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What body of water separates Africa and Europe? 

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Man holding Chilean flag above the city What is the capital of Chile?

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After Brazil, what is the second largest country in South America? 

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The Seychelles are located in which ocean? 

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Vatican City is enclaved within what city? 

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Photo of Buckingham Palace What English county is Buckingham Palace in? 

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Which Australian state has the smallest population?

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The Andes Mountains act as a natural land border to which country? 

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Where are Victoria Falls located? 

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The earliest disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle happened when?

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How many States does the United States consist of? 

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Photo of Amsterdam city Which country is also called The Netherlands? 

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What country lies above Mexico? 

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What two countries border directly north of Hungary?

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What is the name of the largest city in Australia? 

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What city is known as the Glass Capital of the World? 

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View of Man Sitting on Rock by Sea What is the largest bay in the US? 

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How many time zones are there in the US? 

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What is the name of the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States? 

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Which direction do latitude lines run on a globe? 

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Photo of sea and birds What is the name of the coldest sea on Earth? 

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What is the name of the third-longest river in the world? 

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What river flows through the Grand Canyon? 

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In which country would you find the city of Dresden? 

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The derisive acronym "PIIGS" refers to which of the following European countries and their economic statuses?

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Africa on the globe What African country has Portuguese as its official language?

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What is the oldest city in China? 

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What country in the world is highest above sea level? 

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What year did Hawaii become a U.S. state? 

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Photo of Eiffel Tower and purple sky Where is the Eiffel Tower located? 

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Off of which coast is the Great Barrier Reef located? 

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What are citizens of Sudan called? 

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Where is the largest volcano on Earth located?

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City architecture and skyscrapers near waterfront Although it is called the "Second City," this city is most populous in the United States.

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What country was not part of the Soviet Union? 

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