50 Geography quiz questions and answers
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Easy questions50
Which continent has the largest land area?
- Europe
- Americas
- Africa
- Asia
Answer: Asia
Which country has the longest coastline?
- USA
- Russia
- Australia
- Canada
Answer: Canada
Which is the highest mountain in the world?
- Mount Everest
- Lhotse
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
Answer: Mount Everest
Which major city lies on two continents?
- Athens
- Baku
- Cairo
- Istanbul
Answer: Istanbul
What is the capital of Canada?
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
- Montreal
Answer: Ottawa
Which is the largest ocean?
- The Arctic Ocean
- The Atlantic
- The Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Answer: The Pacific
Which is the largest hot desert on Earth?
- The Sahara
- The Kalahari
- The Arabian Desert
- The Gobi
Answer: The Sahara
What is the currency of Japan?
- Yuan
- Ringgit
- Won
- Yen
Answer: Yen
Which is the largest country in the world by area?
- Canada
- Russia
- China
- USA
Answer: Russia
On which continent is Egypt?
- Africa
- Europe
- Australia
- Asia
Answer: Africa
What is the capital of Turkey?
- Ankara
- Izmir
- Bursa
- Istanbul
Answer: Ankara
Which is the smallest country in the world?
- Monaco
- Vatican City
- San Marino
- Nauru
Answer: Vatican City
Which river flows through Paris?
- The Seine
- The Rhône
- The Marne
- The Loire
Answer: The Seine
Which strait separates Spain from Morocco?
- The Strait of Dover
- The Strait of Hormuz
- The Bosphorus
- The Strait of Gibraltar
Answer: The Strait of Gibraltar
Which country has Nairobi as its capital?
- Tanzania
- Ghana
- Uganda
- Kenya
Answer: Kenya
How many federal states does Germany have?
- 12
- 14
- 16
- 18
Answer: 16
Which body of water is famous for letting people float because of its salt content?
- The Black Sea
- The Caspian Sea
- The Dead Sea
- The Red Sea
Answer: The Dead Sea
What is the capital of Brazil?
- Brasília
- São Paulo
- Salvador
- Rio de Janeiro
Answer: Brasília
Which US state is the largest by area?
- Montana
- Texas
- Alaska
- California
Answer: Alaska
Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
- The Atlantic
- The Southern Ocean
- The Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Answer: The Indian Ocean
What is the largest coral reef system in the world called?
- The Mesoamerican Reef
- The Red Sea Reef
- The Belize Reef
- The Great Barrier Reef
Answer: The Great Barrier Reef
Which language is spoken in Brazil?
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Answer: Portuguese
What is the capital of South Korea?
- Seoul
- Busan
- Pyongyang
- Incheon
Answer: Seoul
In which country is the Acropolis?
- Cyprus
- Greece
- Italy
- Turkey
Answer: Greece
Which country borders the USA to the south?
- Cuba
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Canada
Answer: Mexico
Which country does the island of Bali belong to?
- Malaysia
- The Philippines
- Indonesia
- Thailand
Answer: Indonesia
What is the capital of Colombia?
- Caracas
- Quito
- Lima
- Bogotá
Answer: Bogotá
Which mountain range runs along the west coast of South America?
- The Andes
- The Rockies
- The Alps
- The Himalayas
Answer: The Andes
Which two countries make up almost all of the Iberian Peninsula?
- Spain and France
- Italy and Spain
- Portugal and Morocco
- Spain and Portugal
Answer: Spain and Portugal
What is the capital of Portugal?
- Madrid
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Seville
Answer: Lisbon
On which river does London stand?
- The Trent
- The Mersey
- The Thames
- The Severn
Answer: The Thames
Which ocean is the smallest?
- The Indian Ocean
- The Southern Ocean
- The Atlantic
- The Arctic Ocean
Answer: The Arctic Ocean
What is the capital of Poland?
- Wroclaw
- Warsaw
- Krakow
- Gdansk
Answer: Warsaw
Which country is shaped like a boot on the map?
- Greece
- Spain
- Portugal
- Italy
Answer: Italy
Which mountain range separates France from Spain?
- The Alps
- The Apennines
- The Carpathians
- The Pyrenees
Answer: The Pyrenees
Which country do you reach when you cross the English Channel from England?
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- Ireland
- France
Answer: France
In which country is the Taj Mahal?
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Iran
Answer: India
In which country is the Inca city of Machu Picchu?
- Chile
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Bolivia
Answer: Peru
Which line divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?
- The Tropic of Cancer
- The Prime Meridian
- The Arctic Circle
- The Equator
Answer: The Equator
Which currency is used in the United Kingdom?
- Franc
- Pound
- Euro
- Dollar
Answer: Pound
Which river passes Vienna and Budapest on its way to the Black Sea?
- The Rhine
- The Elbe
- The Oder
- The Danube
Answer: The Danube
Which ocean do you cross flying from Paris to New York?
- The Arctic Ocean
- The Atlantic
- The Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Answer: The Atlantic
What is the capital of China?
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Hong Kong
- Guangzhou
Answer: Beijing
In which country are the pyramids of Giza?
- Sudan
- Libya
- Jordan
- Egypt
Answer: Egypt
Which country's flag is a red circle on a white background?
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- Bangladesh
Answer: Japan
What is the capital of Argentina?
- Santiago
- Montevideo
- Lima
- Buenos Aires
Answer: Buenos Aires
What is the capital of Thailand?
- Manila
- Jakarta
- Bangkok
- Hanoi
Answer: Bangkok
In which country is the rock Uluru (Ayers Rock)?
- Namibia
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
Answer: Australia
Which country is often called the "land of fire and ice"?
- New Zealand
- Iceland
- Norway
- Greenland
Answer: Iceland
Which currency is used in Switzerland?
- Franc
- Euro
- Krone
- Guilder
Answer: Franc