Do You Know Where In the World to Find These Famous Things?

By: Stella Alexander
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Do You Know Where In the World to Find These Famous Things?
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About This Quiz

Towers, statues, and walls, oh my! When one thinks about some of the greatest and most famous landmarks around the world, many of them fall into these three categories. While there are many in these categories, we can't forget about the world's natural landmarks like the Amazon Rainforest or Mount Everest. With all these famous landmarks scattered around the world, can you figure out where in the world to find them?

Every year, millions of people flock to the world's famous landmarks to witness the magic and snap a few photos. In Europe, you might spot the Eiffel Tower or the ancient Colosseum. A trip to South America would have you near Christ the Redeemer or Angel Falls. Going north to North America would find you in the land of Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty. When it comes to these landmarks, they might have a great impact on tourism, but they were often created as historical or religious markers. For the natural "wonders of the world," you can thank your Higher Power or Mother Nature.

When it comes to all the natural and man-made landmarks, do you know where in the world you'd find them? While you might know that the Eiffel Tower is in Europe, can you pinpoint its location to its country or city? Angel Falls might be the world's tallest waterfall, but can you match it to the proper South American country? Let's find out!

There are hundreds of famous landmarks around the world. Let's find out if you know where they are!

The tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest lies on the border of which country?
Nepal
Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, standing at over 29,000 feet tall. It lies in Asia, on the border of Tibet and Nepal.
Russia
Brazil
Canada
An ancient wonder, where would I travel to see the Colosseum?
Rome
The Colosseum is an ancient Amphitheatre that was the center of entertainment in ancient Greece. It was built in 80 AD.
Madrid
Paris
Athens
Often considered the world's first shopping mall, where would I go to shop at the Grand Bazaar?
Beijing
Istanbul
The Grand Bazaar is considered the oldest shopping mall in the world. It is found in Istanbul, Turkey, and its construction began in the 15th century.
Moscow
Paris

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The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum dedicated to an emperor's wife. Found in the city of Agra, what country would you visit to see the Taj Mahal?
China
Portugal
India
The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum that Indian emperor Emperor Shah Jahan had built for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Nigeria
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Where can it be found?
Tokyo
Istanbul
Moscow
Dubai
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at over 2,700 feet tall. It is found in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Also known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is a massive sandstone found in which country?
Australia
Uluru is a popular tourist attraction in Australia. The massive sandstone can be found in the Northern Territory of the country.
United States
Paraguay
Morocco

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The ancient city of Petra has been featured in many films, including "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." In which country can it be found?
Austria
Jordan
Petra is an ancient city in Jordan that was deserted but kept intact. In 1985, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gambia
South Africa
Said to be more than 10,000 miles long, The Great Wall can be found in which country?
Russia
China
The Great Wall of China is one of the biggest landmarks around the world. Said to be more than 10,000 miles long, it is usually estimated at more than 13,000 miles.
India
Indonesia
The living quarters of the Pope, the Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by Michelangelo. Where is it?
Vatican City
Don't get tricked. Just because Vatican City falls within the borders of Italy does not make it part of Italy. Vatican City is actually its own country.
Italy
France
Spain

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Where can you find Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca civilization?
Spain
Mexico
Peru
Machu Picchu is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It can be found in Peru and is well known as a deserted Inca civilization.
Portugal
Possibly the world's most famous spa, where can you find the Blue Lagoon?
Greenland
Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is a popular tourist attraction in Iceland. Known as a geothermal spa, it hosts millions of visitors each year.
Canada
Australia
Big Ben is a great ticking clock found in which city?
Seattle
Rio de Janeiro
Toronto
London
While its name is officially the Great Bell, Big Ben is a popular tourist attraction in London. It is attached to the Westminster Palace.

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The Nile River is the longest river in the world. On which continent would you find it?
North America
South America
Africa
The Nile is the longest river in the world with a length of more than 4,200 miles long. It is found in Africa and flows north through countries like Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Asia
The Berlin Wall plays a great role in history, splitting the city of Berlin from the 1960s to 1989. In which country can it be found?
Austria
Poland
Switzerland
Germany
The Berlin Wall was erected in the early 1960s and would go on to divide Berlin for almost three decades. It can be found in Germany, as Berlin is Germany's capital city.
The world's tallest waterfall, Angel Falls, can be found in which country?
Lesotho
Vietnam
Venezuela
Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall, standing at over 3,200 feet. It can be found in the South American country of Venezuela.
Finland

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The world's largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest, can be found on which continent?
Africa
Asia
Australia
South America
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most diverse regions when it comes to species. It can be found in South America, taking up a great percentage of Brazil's area.
The Himalayas, home to Mount Everest, can be found in which continent?
Australia
Asia
The Himalayas is a major mountain range found in Asia. It lies between India, Nepal, Buhtan, and China.
South America
Africa
Another popular and highly-visited mountain range, you'd have to travel to which continent to visit the Alps?
Europe
The Alps is a major mountain range that can be found in Europe. These mountains span a great distance, covering countries such as France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
North America
South America
Africa

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One of the wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramids of Giza can be found in which country?
Argentina
Mexico
Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Found in Egypt, they lie near the Great Sphinx.
Singapore
Thought to have been around for millions of years, what country would you have to travel to in order to visit Stonehenge?
Iceland
Norway
Scotland
England
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument that has been dated back millions of years. It can be found in Wiltshire, England.
A popular attraction in Africa, Lac Rose, or Lake Retba, is a pink lake that can be found in which country?
Madagascar
Senegal
Found in Senegal, Lac Rose is a popular lake where the water is pink. It has high salinity, making it easy for its swimmers to float.
Ghana
Zambia

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Christ the Redeemer, a monument that stands at close to 100 feet tall, overlooks a bay in which South American country?
Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is another highly-visited landmark around the world. Found in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it overlooks the city's bay.
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
The ancient Acropolis, which served as a citadel, can be found in which country?
Greece
The Acropolis is another major European landmark. It is the home of the famous Parthenon, the temple dedicated to the goddess, Athena.
Italy
France
Spain
While the Leaning Tower can obviously be found in Pisa, which country is it in?
Austria
Mexico
Guyana
Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a popular site in Pisa, Italy. It is a popular tourist attraction where guests takes pictures as if they're holding the "leaning tower" up.

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One of the world's most popular landmarks, the Eiffel Tower can be found in the "City of Lights." Which city is this?
New York City
Buenos Aires
Paris
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most-visited landmarks around the world. Found in the "City of Lights," you'd have to visit Paris, France, for a glimpse at the magic.
Beijing
The largest coral reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of which continent?
Asia
Australia
The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Australia. It is said to have millions of different species living within its reach.
North America
South America
Said to be the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat can be found in which country?
Cambodia
Angkor Wat is another famous landmark. It is found in Angkor, Cambodia. Once a Hindu temple, it is now a Buddhist temple.
Singapore
Indonesia
India

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With its construction beginning in 1882, the Sagrada Familia is an unfinished Catholic Church in which country?
Mexico
Argentina
Spain
Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. Found in Barcelona, Spain, the Roman Catholic Church is still unfinished 136 years later.
Cuba
The Sahara Desert can be found on which continent?
Australia
South America
Africa
The Sahara is the third-largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. It is found in Africa and covers countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, and Tunisia.
Asia
A gift from France, the Statue of Liberty can be found in which country?
Spain
England
United States
The Statue of Liberty was originally gifted to the United States by France and was designed by Charles de Gaulle, the same designer of the Eiffel Tower. It can be found in the harbor in New York City.
India

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Make a wish! The Trevi Fountain can be found in which city?
Paris
Madrid
Rome
The Trevi Fountain is another major landmark in Italy. Found in Rome, tourists visit the fountain to make three wishes.
London
A stop for devout Buddhists, the Great Buddha Statue can be found in which country?
Thailand
Japan
India
The Great Buddha Statue is a common location for those on a Buddhist pilgrimage. It can be found in Bodh Gaya, India. The statue is around 64 feet tall.
Indonesia
A natural wonder in the United States, the Grand Canyon can be found in which state?
Texas
Washington
South Dakota
Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park can be found in Arizona. The natural canyon is more than 277 miles long.

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Church turned museum, the Hagia Sophia can be found in which city?
New Delhi
Istanbul
The Hagia Sophia used to be a basilica and mosque before being transformed into a museum. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
Moscow
Venice
The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are carved into Mount Rushmore. Which state would you find it in?
Kansas
South Dakota
Mont Rushmore was commissioned by Calvin Coolidge in 1927 and was completed by 1941. It can be found in South Dakota.
Oregon
Kentucky
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