Geography Trivia Questions
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Edna Ferber's last novel, 'Ice Palace,' is credited with helping which territory become a state?
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alaska
In which country do Loch Ness and Loch Lochy contribute significantly to the Caledonian Canal?
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scotland
What state is home to a 2,063' TV tower between Fargo and Grand Forks, which holds the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest structure?
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north dakota
What is the name of the well-known cape that is located at the southern tip of South America and is known for its cold climate?
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cape horn
Which country has Lake Garda as its largest lake and is also home to the more famous Lake Como?
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italy
In which country is Lake Enriquillo, whose lowest point is about 140 feet below sea level, located near its border with Haiti?
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dominican republic
In which country are 5 of the 10 largest soccer stadiums located, according to FIFA?
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brazil
From which river does the country of Zambia derive its name?
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zambezi
Which Ethiopian capital is connected by a railroad to Djibouti, significantly contributing to Djibouti's economy?
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addis ababa
What is the monetary unit of Vatican City?
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lira
What is the capital city of Indonesia that is located at the mouth of the Liwung River on the northwest coast of Java?
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jakarta
In which country was the northern part divided into states ruled by Rajputs after the death of Harsha in 647?
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india
Which country's flag features 3 stars representing the Visayas, Mindanao, and Luzon?
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philippines
What is the capital of Kenya that derives its name from the Masai phrase meaning 'cold water'?
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nairobi
Which British colony lies about 600 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina?
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bermuda
In which city's capital can you find Donegal Square?
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belfast
In which state do the Kenai Mountains, a part of the USA's coast ranges, lie?
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alaska
In which country is the resort of Puerto Vallarta, which is located on Banderas Bay?
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mexico
What United Kingdom country was historically known by the old Celtic name Alba?
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scotland
Which country lies to the south of Austria and is accessible through the Brenner Pass?
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italy
What was the former name of Zambia and Zimbabwe when they were respectively known as Northern and Southern regions?
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rhodesia
What is the highest point in Washington State, standing at 14,410 feet and being a volcano?
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mount rainier
What color is the field on the flag of Cyprus, which symbolizes peace?
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white
Which bay do all five counties in Rhode Island have shorelines on?
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narragansett bay
Which city, now the capital of Iraq, is the setting for many tales in 'Arabian Nights'?
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baghdad
On the banks of which river was the city of Rome built?
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tiber
What is the name of the large peninsula where Oman, Yemen, and Kuwait are located?
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arabian peninsula
Which Cuban capital is guarded by Morro Castle, an old Spanish fort, at the entrance to its harbor?
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havana
Which U.S. state is known by Midwesterners as both the 'Sioux State' and the 'Flickertail State'?
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north dakota
What country has Vientiane as its capital?
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laos
What city has more than 30 streets that include the word 'Peachtree' in their names?
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atlanta
Which river borders a deep gorge in Utah's Arches National Park, which has at least 950 natural arches?
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colorado river
Which country shares borders with both Tanzania and Ethiopia?
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kenya
Which river forms over half the border between Mexico and the United States?
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rio grande
What is the name of the largest artificial lake in the U.S., located about 15 miles east of Las Vegas?
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lake mead
In which country is Point Tarifa, Europe's southernmost point located?
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spain
Which explorer is Colombia's highest peak named after?
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christopher columbus
In which state is part of the world's largest stand of Ponderosa pines located in Prescott National Forest?
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arizona
Which countrys Chapare region, located east of La Paz, is known for its fertile banana terrain?
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bolivia
What country is referred to as Eire in its native language?
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ireland
Which Great Lake does the province of Ontario not border?
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lake michigan
What geographical region is composed of the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles?
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west indies
In the past 20 years, the population of the capital city Amman has tripled in which country?
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jordan
Which monarchial nation covers more than three-quarters of the Iberian Peninsula?
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spain
What German seaport is known as a center of trade and shares its name with a type of ground beef?
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hamburg
What country has its westernmost mainland point located in the Brittany region?
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france
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
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japan
In which country is the Lake of Lucerne located?
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switzerland
Which continent is home to both the smallest and tallest tribes, according to Guinness World Records?
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africa
In which French Canadian province can visitors enjoy rafting on the Jacques Cartier River?
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quebec
Which state's Misty Fjords, comprising glaciers and long, deep fjords, is the USA's largest national monument?
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alaska
What Middle Eastern country is officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom?
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jordan
Which country's flag features symbols representing yin and yang, along with the balance of harmony and life?
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south korea
What river forms the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania and was famously crossed during a pivotal event in 1776?
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delaware river
Which U.S. state's capital was named after Pierre Chouteau, a French fur trader?
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south dakota
In which U.S. state, that shares a border with Canada, is the geographic center of North America located near the town of Rugby?
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north dakota
Which country had a Kathmandu Valley that was once home to 3 principalities?
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nepal
In which country are the Chiapas Highlands, farmed by Mayan descendants, located?
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mexico
Which state is bordered by Idaho with the Bitterroot Mountain range forming part of the boundary?
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montana
What river's blue branch originates from Ethiopia's Lake Tana?
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nile