Geography Quiz

Explore the world through questions about countries, capitals, and landmarks.

Capitals, yes, but also currencies, languages, rivers and continents. Coverage is genuinely global rather than Europe-first: Trinidad and Tobago and the Nile come up as readily as anywhere closer to home.

1000+ questions in this theme

20 of them, with the answers

The questions, with answers

1. The Brazilian town of Paraty was founded by Portuguese colonizers. What does the name of the town mean in the Tupi language?

   AnswerRiver of fish

2. What sea does Bulgaria border to the east?

   AnswerBlack Sea

3. Which country has the abbreviation "CH"?

   AnswerSwitzerland

4. On what continent is the Philippines located?

   AnswerAsia

5. Which country gained independence from the UK and France in 1980 and has a national anthem entitled Yumi, Yumi, Yumi?

   AnswerVanuatu

6. When does Finland celebrate their independence day?

   AnswerDecember 6th

7. What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

   AnswerPort of Spain

8. What is the official language of Costa Rica?

   AnswerSpanish

9. What are the colors of the national flag of Jamaica?

   AnswerGold, black and green

10. On which continent is Canada located?

    AnswerNorth America

11. What is the capital of Kosovo?

    AnswerPristina

12. Which famous Australian building did Queen Elizabeth II formally open on 20 October 1973?

    AnswerSydney Opera House

13. What are the colors of the national flag of the Republic of Peru, adopted in 1825?

    AnswerRed and white

14. Which is the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf?

    AnswerIran

15. Near what sea was the ancient city of Troy located?

    AnswerAegean

16. The title of the national anthem of Iceland is Lofsongur. What does this mean in English?

    AnswerHymn

17. On what continent is the Ga language spoken?

    AnswerAfrica

18. When is the traditional Maltese Carnival held every year?

    AnswerBefore Ash Wednesday

19. What is the name of Algeria derived from?

    AnswerCity

20. What city is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?

    AnswerAbu Dhabi