World Geography Quiz

Think you know the world? This quiz will put your geography knowledge to the test with 12 tricky and fascinating questions! From record-breaking landscapes to hidden geographical quirks, these questions go beyond the basics. Do you know which country has the most time zones? Or the longest straight-line sailing route? Challenge yourself and see how well you really know our planet. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, get ready for a fun and brain-teasing journey across the globe!
 
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What is the only sea in the world without any coasts?
Arafura Sea
Caribbean Sea
Sargasso Sea
Celebes Sea
 
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If you dug a hole straight through the Earth from Argentina, which country would you end up in?
China
India
Australia
Japan
 
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The Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth, is located in which country?
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia
Iran
 
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Which continent doesn't have any real deserts?
South America
North America
Africa
Europe
 
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Which island nation is famous for being the first country to see the sunrise each day?
Kiribati
Japan
Fiji
New Zealand
 
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Hint
What is the largest city in the world by land area?
Hulunbuir, China
Tokyo, Japan
Houston, USA
Beijing, China
 
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Hint
Which desert is home to the world’s largest sand dune, Dune 7, which reaches 1,256 feet (383 meters) tall!
Atacama Desert
Sahara Desert
Namib Desert
Gobi Desert
 
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What is the only U.S. state bordering just one other state?
Rhode Island
Alaska
Vermont
Maine
 
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The largest uninhabited island in the world, Devon Island, belongs to which country?
Norway
Canada
Russia
Greenland
 
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What is the only continent without an active volcano?
South America
Africa
Europe
Australia
 
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Which of these capitals is not the largest city in its own country?
All answers are correct
Canberra, Australia
Ottawa, Canada
Washington, D.C., USA
 
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Hint
Which African lake contains roughly 10% of the world’s freshwater?
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Baikal
Lake Huron
Lake Malawi
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