Geography Trivia

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Which U.S. city has these three nicknames: "Air crossroads of the world"; "Chicago of the North", "Largest city in the largest state"?

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Which of these countries has the largest area, and which has the smallest area: China, Brazil, United States?

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This island in the Caribbean has a population under 20,000, yet because of its tax laws, 12,000 corporations and 300 banks are registered there. What is its name?

14

In alphabetical order, what are the first three countries of the world?

6

Which two countries in South America border neither the Atlantic nor the Pacific Ocean?

1

Which African country was settled from 1822 to the 1860's mostly by freed American slaves?

1

What is the largest island in the Balearic islands, off the coast of Spain in the western Mediterranean?

5

Which South American city is named “River of January”.

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In this extremely poor city of 10 million people, 60 different languages are spoken, and the Hooghly river flows. Which city is it?

3

What countries make up the Benelux nations?

18

The residents of which city of the world call themselves Cariocas?

2

The Canary Islands were named after what kind of animal?

13

This walled city along the Adriatic coastline in Yugoslavia, with about 70,000 inhabitants, has been a major port for centuries, and one of Yugoslavia's most popular tourist attractions. What is the name of the city?

16

Can you name any three of the six countries which border Libya?

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Since it became a city in 1991, this southern California city of 11,000 population has been victim of floods, mudslides, earthquake, and wildfires. What city is it?