Geography Trivia

14

Of all African nations, this country most successfully avoided European colonization. Except for a short period of occupation by Italy from 1935-1941, this country has remained independent for more than 2000 years. Which country is this?

18

What three countries are known as the Baltic States?

17

This town in Switzerland is a famous winter sports center and year-round resort town. The Winter Olympics were held there in 1928 and 1948. What is the town's name?

7

I'll give you the name of the capital city. You name the country. a. Port-au-Prince b. Kuala Lumpur c. Khartoum

1

The Bering Strait separates two countries?

9

Can you name two US states whose names contain the complete names of other states?

9

The tallest mountain in the contiguous United States lies in a range named after one in Spain. Name the range and the peak.

15

Which river's waters carry over half of all Russian river commerce?

10

What do tourists travel to Cork, Ireland to kiss?

16

This 382 mile long river, longest in California, drains the northern part of the Central Valley of California and eventually flows into the San Francisco Bay. Which river?

11

The Southernmost point on the mainland of Asia is located in which country?

Source: en.wikipedia.org

13

The city of Budapest, Hungary, was formed in 1873 when two cities on opposite banks of the Danube merged. What were the names of these cities?

1

What city lies approximately halfway between Miami and Havana, Cuba?

8

This motorway, which surrounds Greater London like a beltway, has been called the world's busiest motorway. It's identified by a letter and a number. What is it?

9

The Americans call it the English Channel. The English call it the Channel. What do the French call it?