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One must surely ponder upon the vastness of the Earth and its miraculous corners yet to be discovered. Or the seven (and more) seas unnamed and unmapped! And jolly old rivers from mountains snow-peaked! Oh, to know all the secrets of geography, one surely would be mad!
That’s what the people from Jane Austen times must’ve thought about our Earth, right? In these times, though, with all the travels, maps, and Discovery TV shows, every corner of the Earth is within our reach - if not literally, then at least by lurking around in Google Maps Street View feature. Which is, in fact, a great tool to learn about the Earth’s geography! And if you’d like to test your knowledge of it, we’ve prepared this fun little list of geography trivia questions and answers. So, buckle up, and let’s try and answer all these bits of geography trivia together!
From naming your mountain peaks to counting all the rivulets and, of course, capital cities - these geography trivia questions will cater to everybody. And if you’re not a big fan of hard trivia, rest assured that most of these questions fall under the category of easy trivia. Your kid could also answer them, we’re sure! Basically, this world geography trivia list is more about having fun than bamboozling you with tricky inquiries.
So, scroll on down below and check out our wondrous trivia questions on geography! After that, give the best questions your vote and share this article with your friends.
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#2
What is Europe named after?
#3
What U.S. state is home to no documented poisonous snakes?
#5
What country is made up of 6852 islands?
BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago
Only 421 are inhabited. Japan collects islands, currently disputing islands with Russia, China, and Korea, for natural resources and extending fishing zones
#6
How long does it take water to complete a full circuit of Earth's ocean?
#8
What place is known as the largest micro-continent?
Jens Asbjørn Bøgen 2 years ago
Bonus fact: the second largest island in Denmark is called Zeeland
#9
Where is the world’s largest desert located?
Kameron Little 2 years ago
False, Antarctica is a ice shelf with no plants. A desert is a biome which is defined by its plants, soil, and precipitation patterns. So while Antarctica does have the precipitation similar to a desert, it fails to meet the plant life and soil qualification of a desert as it doesn't have either.
#10
In which country were bananas first grown?
#12
Where is the Sun not visible for 186 days a year?
#13
How many total islands does Hawaii have?
#14
Which city in Europe has more than one thousand two hundred bridges?
wifeofweasley 2 years ago
Hamburg has 2.500 bridges which makes it the most brigded city in europe
#16
What country has pyramids older than Egypt?
Steven Mortelmans 2 years ago
That's not true. The oldest 'Egyptian' pyramids are in Egypt. The oldest pyramidal structures (ziggurats) are located in ancient Mesopotamia. Sudan does have more 'Egyptian' pyramids than Egypt.
#17
How many states does the Mississippi River run through?
#18
Alnwick Castle in England is used for the exterior shots in which film series?
#19
How many islands are there in the world?
#20
What is the name of the longest river in Africa?
#23
What is the name of the only sea that doesn’t have a coastline?
Wayne Gossman 2 years ago
It is an area of the Atlantic Ocean. Main currents go around this area decreasing travel of boats, weather, and debris through and has lots of stories and tails about the mysteries within.
#24
What is the name of the largest airport in the United States of America?
#25
What is the name of the longest river in the US?
Kevin Shaulis 2 years ago
By one mile. The Missouri is 2,341 miles long. The Mississippi is 2,340.
#26
After Alaska, which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
#28
South Africa is the largest producer of what kind of nut?
David Clark 2 years ago
The macadamia is native to Australia but was first grown commercially in Hawaii.
#29
Which continent is in all four hemispheres?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
Any circle drawn around the Earth divides it into two equal halves called hemispheres. There are generally considered to be four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western. The Equator, or line of 0 degrees latitude, divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The Northern Hemisphere contains North America, the northern part of South America, Europe, the northern two-thirds of Africa, and most of Asia. The Southern Hemisphere contains most of South America, one-third of Africa, Australia, Antarctica, and some Asian islands. There are differences in the climates of the Northern and Southern hemispheres because of the Earth's seasonal tilt toward and away from the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, the warmer summer months are from June through September. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer begins in December and ends in March.
#30
Which city in Europe is famous for its casinos and called the gambling capital of Europe?
#31
Which country shares borders with 14 countries but only has one time zone?
#32
What is the name of the dangerous Pacific Ocean region, where there are many active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes?
Wayne Gossman 2 years ago
Could be a bit misleading since the area called a “region” is only the ring and not the area inside the ring.
#34
The body of the Egyptian Sphinx was based on which animal?
#35
What is the only state in the United States that does not have a flag in a shape with 4 edges?
Wonderful 2 years ago
The flag is red white and blue with 17 stars inside a blue triangle. The flag features a swallow-tail shape with three red and two white horizontal stripes. The stars, indicating the 13 original states of the Union, are grouped about the circle, which represents the Northwest Territory; and that Ohio was the seventeenth state admitted into the Union is shown by adding four more stars.
#37
What is the world’s shortest river?
Wonderful 2 years ago
The Roe River runs from Giant Springs to the Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, United States. The Roe River is only 201 feet long at its longest constant point, and had been named as the World's Shortest River by the Guinness Book of World Records before Guinness eliminated the category.
#39
What state is known as The Heart of Dixie?
#42
What is the highest man-made structure ever built?
#43
Which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle in?
#44
What Asian country has the lowest birth rate?
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Plus they have an island with the highest number of people over 100
#45
The Pacific Ocean covers what percentage of the Earth's surface?
#46
What nickname does Laos have?
#48
How many US states share a border with Canada?
#49
Does Japan’s traffic run on the left or right?
#50
What continent contains the most freshwater?
#53
Which English city has more miles of canals than Venice?
#54
What city is technically sinking every year?
Samira Peri 2 years ago
Not even technically. The city is basically built on a swamp and pumping water causes the city to sink.
#55
How many capital cities does Bolivia have?
#56
How many volcanoes are located in the Pacific Ocean?
#57
Which country has the largest population in the world?
#58
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
#60
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
#61
What is the name of the second tallest mountain in the world?
#63
How many stars are on the Australian flag?
#64
What is the name of the flattest state in the US?
#65
What two states do not share a border with any other US state?
Bored Phoenix (he/they) 2 years ago
alaska is often shown as an island but i thought it was still connected?
#66
What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom?
#67
What is the name of the world’s largest island?
#68
Which country is home to the most volcanos?
#70
Where is the official home of Santa Claus?
#71
What European country consists of a boot-shaped peninsula surrounded by four seas?
#72
What Asian country has the most valuable currency?
#73
What countries in Europe do not use the Euro as the currency?
#74
What city in China has the largest population?
#76
What percentage of Greenland is covered in ice?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
GREENLAND is covered in ICE, but ICELAND is covered in GREEN.......That was something we learned in school, though not completely true in the basic sense. (Basically, Greenland is glacial and few people live there. Iceland has an expansive population comparatively, and therefore there are far more roads, buildings, people, and animals.)
#77
What two countries share the worlds longest undefended land border?
#78
Which was the last province to enter confederation in Canada?
Mary Daniel 2 years ago
Read Annie Proulx, probably misspelled, to get a feel for New Foundland. THE shipping News. Highly recommend
#79
What present-day Italian city does Mt. Vesuvius overlook?
#80
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
#81
Where are the Spanish Steps located?
#82
What Cape sits at the tip of Africa?
#85
What country is known to have the best quality tap water?
Dawn Duckworth 2 years ago
.....and New York City has the best in the US. It tests better than many bottled options.
#86
What US states share a border with Mexico?
#88
What state is Mount Rushmore located in?