Geography Trivia

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In 1507 German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller was first mapmaker to use what name on a map of the new world?

5

What are the two most populous capital cities in the U.S.A.? (data 2001)

8

Can you name the two longest rivers in Europe? The longest river in Europe is in the former USSR, and the second longest river in Europe is not.

3

If all the state capital cities in the USA were listed in alphabetical order, what would be first two?

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In which state would you find each of these cities? a. Tuscaloosa? b. Rapid City? c. Wichita Falls?

9

The Mosquito Coast, named after Miskito Indians rather than the insects, is a strip of land along the coastline of two countries. Name either one.

20

What city is capital of Australia's Victoria state?

1

What two oceans meet at the Cape of Good Hope?

5

The highest point in the US east of the Mississippi River is called Mt. Mitchell, elevation 6700 feet, and is found in which state? is it new hampshire, vermont, or north carolina

19

The only country without a rectangular flag is which mountainous country in Asia?

1

If you travel directly north from Maine, you can cut through which possession of Denmark?

14

In the center of Australia, in mostly flat desert land, lies a huge rock, which towers over 1000 feet above the flat land, and measures six miles around. Nobody knows how it got there. People come from all over the world to see it. What is the name?

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BONUS: When California became a state in 1850, what was the closest neighboring state?

14

This city of central Spain was an important Roman town, and its Roman aqueduct is still in use. A classical guitarist from Spain has the same name. Name the town or the guitarist.

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Which plant, common around Christmas time, contains poisonous berries which can cause acute stomach irritation if eaten?