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About This Quiz
Around the world in 80 days! Rather than 80 days, today we're traveling the world in 35 questions! The geography of the world is so vast, no wonder so many people can't pass this quiz! With all the geography questions that everyone gets wrong, can you get these right?
If you're gearing up to take this difficult geography quiz, you should probably know the easy facts. The world is made up of seven continents, six of which are permanently habitable. Between Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America, there are 195 countries, 200+ capital cities, five oceans, thousands of rivers, and more than 117 million lakes. Just how much do you know about the geography of the world?
While some geography facts are easy to remember, there's a long list of things that many people are always getting wrong! Knowing that the capital of France is Paris is a piece of cake compared to naming the capital of Turkey. When it comes to the longest river in the world, would you name the Mississippi or the Nile? Do you know on which continent you'd find the capital of Russia?
If you can answer these questions, you're well on your way to beating out everyone who gets these answers wrong! Think you can master this geography quiz? Let's find out!
Hop on board this quiz and let's fly around the world!
Which of these is not a sea located on the eastern border of Asia?
Yellow Sea
Red Sea
The eastern border of Asia is covered by many seas, including the Sea of Japan near Japan, the Yellow Sea traveling further down, and the East China Sea. The Red Sea is located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
East China Sea
Sea of Japan
Central America is part of which continent?
North America
While the seven countries that make up Central America are often termed "Latin America" along with Mexico and South America, Central America is part of North America.
South America
Africa
Ocenia
What is the official language of Suriname, a South American country?
Dutch
Suriname is a small South American country that is found in the northwest region of the continent. It is the only country in South America whose official language is Dutch. Suriname's capital is Paramaribo and it has a population of more than 555,000.
English
Portuguese
Spanish
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Which continent is Iceland part of?
North America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Iceland is an island country that can be found in the North Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Reykjavik and the country has a population of less that 350,000.
What is the capital of Turkey?
Istanbul
Izmir
Ankara
When it comes to the capital of Turkey, many people believe it to be Istanbul, its largest and most-known city. They'd all be wrong because Turkey's capital is Ankara!
Konya
Which of these countries falls below the equator?
Jamaica
Australia
Australia is the only country on this list that falls below the equator. Along with most of the Oceanic countries, it is found in the southeastern hemisphere.
Estonia
Nigeria
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Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
Africa is the continent with the most countries. Its 54 countries include mainland Africa as well as a few bordering island countries.
Asia
Europe
North America
How many countries make up the U.K.?
three
four
The U.K. is a sovereign country made up of four other independent countries. Its capital is London. The U.K. has a population of more than 65 million people.
five
six
Which of these is not an ocean?
Northern
While many people are only used to the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Indian Oceans, in the early 2000s, the Southern Ocean was official recognized.
Southern
Atlantic
Arctic
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What is the world's longest river?
Amazon
Mississippi
Danube
Nile
While this is heavily disputed, many sources, including Guinness World Records, lists the Nile as the longest river at more than 4.200 miles long. Others might say that it is the Amazon River found in South America.
What is the world's tallest mountain?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. It stands at over 29,000 feet tall.
Denali
K2
Which of these is a European country?
Sri Lanka
Laos
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein might not be one of the more well-known European countries, but it's there! Found in central Europe, it borders Austria and Switzerland. Its capital is Vaduz and the official language is German.
Mongolia
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What sea falls between Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Russia, and Azerbaijan?
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
ASP! The Caspian Sea can be found in western Asia. It is completely landlocked, meaning it doesn't have an outlet and is totally surrounded by land.
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
What is the world's driest hot desert?
Sahara Desert
Great Basin
Atacama Desert
While Antarctica is, in general, the world's largest desert, most people might believe the Sahara in Africa is the biggest hot desert. They'd be wrong! The Atacama Desert is the largest hot desert and it is found in South America.
Gobi Desert
Indonesia shares a border with which Oceanic country?
Papua New Guinea
Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are two countries found in the southeastern hemisphere. Although they share a land border, Indonesia is part of Asia while Papua New Guinea is an Oceanic country.
Thailand
Singapore
Fiji
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How many states does Mexico have?
none
31
If you live in the United States, you might be blinded by your own 50 states and not even realize that Mexico has its own states, 31 to be exact. They include Jalisco, Yucatan, and Vera Cruz.
15
24
What is the tallest waterfall the world?
Niagara Falls
Angel Falls
Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall. It is in the South American country of Venezuela and stands over 3,200 feet tall.
Iguazu Falls
Victoria Falls
Which body of water doesn't border Africa?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Pacify! Africa is not bordered by the Pacific Ocean. The Mediterranean Sea lies to the North, the Atlantic Ocean lies to the west, and the Indian Ocean lies to the east.
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What is the capital of Australia?
Sydney
Canberra
Many people might believe Australia's capital is Sydney, since it's the country's largest and most recognized city. They'd be wrong! Australia's capital is Canberra which is the country's eighth-largest city.
Brisbane
Melbourne
On which continent would you find the Andes Mountains?
North America
South America
The Andes Mountains are actually the longest mountain chain in the world. They are along the western border of South America.
Europe
Asia
Which of these is an Oceanic country?
Madagascar
Cote D'Ivoire
Saint Lucia
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands is a northern Oceanic country found in the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Majuro and it has a small population of just over 50,000 residents.
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Oceania doesn't border which ocean?
Pacific
Atlantic
While it is often referred to as Australia, Oceania is the official name for the islands that make up the southeastern hemisphere. The countries fall between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and share no borders with the Atlantic Ocean.
Southern
Indian
What is the world's largest country?
China
Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world at more than 6.6 million square miles.
Canada
United States
Where would you find the Himalayas?
South America
Asia
The Himalayas are a mountain range you'd find in Asia, between China and India. This is the mountain range that contains Mount Everest.
Europe
Africa
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Which U.S. state has the highest population?
New York
California
While Alaska might be the largest state and New York has the largest city (NYC), California is the most populous state with more than 39 million people, which is higher than the entire population of Canada, the world's second-largest country.
Alaska
Texas
What is the most-spoken language in South America?
English
Dutch
Portuguese
While many might believe Spanish to be the most-spoken language in South America, they'd be wrong! Brazil is the most-populated country in South America with more than 207 million people. Since Portuguese is its official language, this makes Portuguese the most-spoken language on the South American continent.
Spanish
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
Many people believe the capital of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro, its most popular city. They might even think it's Sao Paulo, Brazil's most populated city. But Brazil's capital is Brasilia.
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Salvador
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What is the world's biggest ocean?
Atlantic
Pacific
The Pacific is the largest ocean, spanning 62 million square miles. It is followed by the Atlantic, Indiana, Arctic, and Southern oceans.
Indian
Arctic
Which of these is a U.K. country?
Iceland
Greenland
Ireland
Wales
The U.K. is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
What is the largest continent?
Africa
Asia
While Africa might have the most countries, Asia is the largest continent, spanning more than 17 million square miles.
North America
South America
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Which of these countries doesn't share the same name as its capital?
San Marino
Djibouti
Estonia
There are a few countries around the world that share their name with their capitals. Djibouti, San Marino, Morocco, Singapore, and Vatican City are some of them. Estonia's capital is Tallinn.
Singapore
On which continent would you find the capital of Russia?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Russia is so large, that the European border lies within the country. Moscow, Russia's capital, is within Europe.
North America
What is the capital of Canada?
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
When it comes to the capital of Canada, many believe it to be one of the larger cities, such as Toronto or Montreal. But Canada's capital is Ottawa and it is found in Ontario.
Vancouver
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Which of these is not a capital of South Africa?
Pretoria
Johannesburg
South Africa is the only country in the world that has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial).
Cape Town
Bloemfontein
Which body of water connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a man-made canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is found in Panama, the North American country that shares a border with South American country, Colombia.
Bering Strait
Strait of Magellan
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