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Very Easy Geography Trivia Questions

These Geography trivia questions are perfect for beginners, young kids, and toddlers. If you want to play Geography trivia with children, try these very easy difficulty questions to get started.

1.) Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australia
  • South America

2.) In which country is the Great Wall located?

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Russia

3.) Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?

  • England
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain

4.) What is the smallest continent by land area?

  • Antarctica
  • Australia
  • Europe
  • South America

5.) What is the capital city of Japan?

  • Bangkok
  • Beijing
  • Seoul
  • Tokyo

6.) Which ocean is on the east coast of the United States?

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

7.) Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Thailand

8.) What is the capital city of Italy?

  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
  • Paris
  • Rome

9.) What is the largest continent by area?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America

10.) Which country is the Statue of Liberty located in?

  • France
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

11.) In which ocean is the island of Hawaii located?

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

12.) Which US state is known as the Sunshine State?

  • California
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Texas

13.) Which city is famously known as the Big Apple?

  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • New York City

14.) What is the capital city of France?

  • Berlin
  • Madrid
  • Paris
  • Rome

15.) What is the capital of France?

  • Berlin
  • Madrid
  • Paris
  • Rome

16.) What continent is the country of Egypt located in?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • South America

17.) Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?

  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain

18.) Which U.S. state is known as the Sunshine State?

  • California
  • Florida
  • Nevada
  • Texas

19.) Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

  • China
  • Japan
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

20.) Which continent is home to the country of Brazil?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • South America

21.) Which river runs through the city of London?

  • Danube River
  • Seine River
  • Thames River
  • Tiber River

22.) What country has a maple leaf on its flag?

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • United States

23.) What is the capital of Japan?

  • Bangkok
  • Beijing
  • Seoul
  • Tokyo

24.) What is the capital of South Korea?

  • Bangkok
  • Beijing
  • Seoul
  • Tokyo

25.) Which U.S. state is called the Aloha State?

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Florida
  • Hawaii

Easy Geography Trivia Questions

These Geography trivia questions are perfect for kids in elementary school. If you want to play Geography trivia with schoolchildren, try these easy difficulty questions to get started.

26.) What is the largest ocean on Earth?

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

27.) What is the capital city of France?

  • Berlin
  • Madrid
  • Paris
  • Rome

28.) Which continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • North America
  • South America

29.) Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?

  • Andes
  • Himalayas
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Ural Mountains

30.) What is the capital city of Egypt?

  • Alexandria
  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Luxor

31.) What is the world's largest country by land area?

  • Canada
  • China
  • Russia
  • United States

32.) What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

  • Dublin
  • Edinburgh
  • London
  • Manchester

33.) Which continent is Mount Everest located in?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • South America

34.) What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

  • Liechtenstein
  • Monaco
  • San Marino
  • Vatican City

35.) Which river flows through the city of Cairo?

  • Amazon River
  • Nile River
  • Thames River
  • Yangtze River

36.) What is the capital city of Australia?

  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

37.) Which continent is known as the "Dark Continent"?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • South America

38.) What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

  • Liechtenstein
  • Monaco
  • San Marino
  • Vatican City

39.) Which ocean is the largest by surface area?

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

40.) What desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

  • Arabian Desert
  • Gobi Desert
  • Kalahari Desert
  • Sahara Desert

41.) Which country is home to the ancient megacity of Machu Picchu?

  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Mexico
  • Peru

42.) What is the longest river in the world by length?

  • Amazon River
  • Mississippi River
  • Nile River
  • Yangtze River

43.) As of 2023, which country has the largest population in the world?

  • China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • United States

44.) Which of the following countries is NOT in Europe?

  • Egypt
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain

45.) What is the capital city of Japan?

  • Beijing
  • Osaka
  • Seoul
  • Tokyo

46.) In which country would you find the city of Sydney?

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom

47.) Which U.S. state is known as the "Sunshine State"?

  • California
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Nevada

48.) Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?

  • Colorado River
  • Missouri River
  • Rio Grande
  • Snake River

49.) What is the official language of Brazil?

  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

50.) Which continent is the Sahara Desert located in?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australia
  • North America

Medium Geography Trivia Questions

These Geography trivia questions are perfect for older kids, teenagers, and adults. If you want to play Geography trivia with friends and family, try these medium difficulty questions

51.) Which river is most commonly considered the longest in the world by length?

  • Amazon River
  • Mississippi River
  • Nile River
  • Yangtze River

52.) Mount Everest is located on the border of Nepal and which country?

  • Bhutan
  • China
  • India
  • Pakistan

53.) What is the smallest country in South America by land area?

  • Guyana
  • Paraguay
  • Suriname
  • Uruguay

54.) Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which African country?

  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda

55.) In which country can you find the ancient city of Petra?

  • Egypt
  • Greece
  • Jordan
  • Turkey

56.) The city of Istanbul is located on two continents. Which ones?

  • Africa and Oceania
  • Asia and Africa
  • Europe and Africa
  • Europe and Asia

57.) What body of water separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?

  • Arabian Sea
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Persian Gulf
  • Red Sea

58.) Which European city is known for its canals and is sometimes called 'The Venice of the North'?

  • Amsterdam
  • Bruges
  • Copenhagen
  • Stockholm

59.) Which river is the largest by volume in South America?

  • Amazon
  • Orinoco
  • Paraná
  • São Francisco

60.) Which is the only country through which both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

  • Brazil
  • Indonesia
  • Kenya
  • Peru

61.) Which European city is often referred to as the 'City of Bridges' and has over 400 bridges within its city limits?

  • Amsterdam
  • Hamburg
  • New York
  • Venice

62.) What is the most populous city in Africa based on current UN estimates?

  • Cairo
  • Johannesburg
  • Kinshasa
  • Lagos

63.) Which island country, located in the Indian Ocean, is known for its luxury tourism, beaches, and coral atolls?

  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Mauritius
  • Seychelles

64.) What geographical region is commonly known as the 'Roof of the World'?

  • Andes Mountains
  • Himalayas
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Tibetan Plateau

65.) What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea by area?

  • Corsica
  • Cyprus
  • Sardinia
  • Sicily

66.) In which country can you find the ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-red cliffs?

  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Syria
  • Turkey

67.) Which river forms the natural border between the United States and Mexico for part of its length?

  • Colorado River
  • Hudson River
  • Mississippi River
  • Rio Grande

68.) What is the capital city of Azerbaijan, known for its modern architecture and Caspian Sea coast?

  • Ashgabat
  • Baku
  • Tashkent
  • Yerevan

69.) Which European capital is situated on the River Liffey?

  • Amsterdam
  • Dublin
  • London
  • Vienna

70.) Which Central Asian country has Bishkek as its capital?

  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan

71.) Which South American lake is shared between Peru and Bolivia and is recognized as one of the world's highest navigable lakes?

  • Lake Llanquihue
  • Lake Maracaibo
  • Lake Poopo
  • Lake Titicaca

72.) Which island in the Pacific Ocean is the world’s most isolated inhabited territory, known for its giant stone statues called moai?

  • Easter Island
  • Galápagos Islands
  • Guam
  • Tahiti

73.) What is the official language in the Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia?

  • Khmer
  • Lao
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese

74.) What mountainous region, disputed by India and Pakistan, is known for its breathtaking landscapes and strategic significance?

  • Balochistan
  • Kashmir
  • Punjab
  • Sindh

75.) Which desert is the largest in Asia, spanning across northern China and southern Mongolia?

  • Gobi Desert
  • Karakum Desert
  • Kyzylkum Desert
  • Thar Desert

Hard Geography Trivia Questions

These Geography trivia questions are perfect for teenagers and adults. If you want to play Geography trivia with family and friends, try these hard difficulty questions for a fun challenge.

76.) Which European river flows through four capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade?

  • Danube River
  • Elbe River
  • Rhine River
  • Seine River

77.) Which mountain range is home to the K2 peak, the second-highest mountain in the world?

  • Alps
  • Andes
  • Himalayas
  • Karakoram Range

78.) Which is the world's largest tropical wetland, located mostly within Brazil?

  • Amazon Basin
  • Llanos
  • Okavango Delta
  • Pantanal

79.) What geographic feature makes Lesotho unique among countries?

  • Entirely landlocked by another country
  • Largest land area in Africa
  • Lowest average elevation
  • Only country with three capitals

80.) Which African lake is split between four different countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Democratic Republic of the Congo?

  • Lake Chad
  • Lake Malawi
  • Lake Tanganyika
  • Lake Victoria

81.) What is the name of the remote island located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, belonging to the UK, and famous for its isolation?

  • Ascension Island
  • Falkland Islands
  • St Helena
  • Tristan da Cunha

82.) Which ocean current is known for its role in global climate, often referred to as the "conveyor belt of the oceans"?

  • Antarctic Circumpolar Current
  • El Niño
  • Gulf Stream
  • Thermohaline Circulation

83.) What is the easternmost point of North America called, found in Newfoundland, Canada?

  • Cape Breton
  • Cape Cod
  • Cape May
  • Cape Spear

84.) Which ocean is the Agulhas Current located in, famous for its southern oceanic connectivity?

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Southern Ocean

85.) What is the name of the strategic strait that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman?

  • Bab-el-Mandeb
  • Bosporus
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Strait of Malacca

86.) Which country in South America is the only one that borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea?

  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Venezuela

87.) Which plateau region in Central Siberia is known for its vast forested area and harsh climate?

  • Central Siberian Plateau
  • East European Plain
  • Kazakh Uplands
  • Ustyurt Plateau

88.) What is the name of the sea located between the Balkan Peninsula and the Anatolian Peninsula?

  • Adriatic Sea
  • Aegean Sea
  • Black Sea
  • Ionian Sea

89.) What is the southernmost point of mainland South America called?

  • Cabo Froward
  • Cape Agulhas
  • Cape Farewell
  • Punta Arenas

90.) What island group is located off the southwestern coast of India?

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Lakshadweep
  • Maldives
  • Sri Lanka

91.) Which river, one of the longest in Africa, crosses the equator twice and flows into the Atlantic Ocean?

  • Congo River
  • Limpopo River
  • Niger River
  • Zambezi River

92.) What is the name of the depressional area in Djibouti that has the highest salinity of any lake in the world?

  • Lake Assal
  • Lake Malawi
  • Lake Tanganyika
  • Lake Victoria

93.) What is the northernmost point of mainland Africa known as?

  • Cape Agulhas
  • Cape Verde
  • Ras Nouadhibou
  • Ras ben Sakka

94.) Which Himalayan peak has an elevation of 8,516 meters making it the third highest mountain in the world?

  • Cho Oyu
  • Kangchenjunga
  • Lhotse
  • Makalu

95.) Lake Vostok, one of the largest subglacial lakes in the world, is located beneath which continent's ice sheet?

  • Antarctica
  • Europe
  • Greenland
  • North America

96.) In which mountain range would you find the sacred Mount Kailash, revered in several religions?

  • Andes
  • Himalayas
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Zagros Mountains

97.) Which disputed region, known for its picturesque valleys and rugged terrain, is contested between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

  • Abkhazia
  • Nagorno-Karabakh
  • South Ossetia
  • Transnistria

98.) Which archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark?

  • Azores
  • Canary Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Shetland Islands

99.) Which country in the Horn of Africa is landlocked and known for its high population growth rate?

  • Djibouti
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Somalia

100.) Which river, significant to the Inca Empire, carves through the Sacred Valley and flows into the Amazon basin?

  • Marañón River
  • Napo River
  • Putumayo River
  • Urubamba River

Very Hard Geography Trivia Questions

These Geography trivia questions are perfect for adults, college students, and advanced students. If you want to play Geography trivia with friends, family, or colleagues, try these very hard questions to test your knowledge about Geography at its limits.

101.) Which country straddles both the equator and the prime meridian, placing it in all four hemispheres?

  • Gabon does not straddle both the equator and the prime meridian.
  • Indonesia
  • Kenya
  • No country fits this description.

102.) Which city is the closest capital to the Volga River while not being situated on it?

  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A
  • N/A

103.) What is the unique feature of the location called "Point Nemo" which makes it significant in oceanography?

  • It's directly above Earth's magnetic south pole.
  • It's the deepest point in the ocean worldwide.
  • It's the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, farthest from any land.
  • It's where the world's strongest ocean current occurs.

104.) Which body of water is considered the saltiest besides the Dead Sea?

  • Aral Sea
  • Don Juan Pond
  • Great Salt Lake
  • Red Sea

105.) Which location is known as the most remote in the world in terms of the distance from any human inhabited place?

  • Bouvet Island
  • Easter Island
  • Pitcairn Islands
  • Point Nemo

106.) Which geographical feature acts as a natural separation between the Great Rift Valley and the Coastal Belt in Kenya?

  • Aberdare Range
  • Menengai Crater
  • Mount Elgon
  • Mount Longonot

107.) In what region of Africa can you find the Salt Road, historically used to trade slabs of salt across the continent?

  • Horn of Africa
  • Kalahari Desert
  • Sahara Desert
  • Sahel

108.) What is the cloud forest in northern Peru known for its high biodiversity and endemic species?

  • Bosque de Neblina de Algarrobo
  • Bosque de Neblina de Chaparrí
  • Bosque de Neblina de las Colinas de Amotape
  • Bosque de Neblina del Río Abiseo

109.) Which island in the Arctic is known for its population of polar bears outnumbering humans and is the northernmost settlement with a permanent civilian population?

  • Baffin Island
  • Greenland
  • Severnaya Zemlya
  • Svalbard, Norway

110.) Which mountain range is the only one in the world to contain glaciers in a tropical environment?

  • Andes Mountains
  • Hindu Kush
  • Rwenzori Mountains
  • Zagros Mountains

111.) Which specific forest ecosystem in Malaysia is recognized as one of the oldest rainforests on Earth, spanning over 130 million years?

  • Borneo Rainforest
  • Endau-Rompin National Park
  • Kinabalu National Park
  • Taman Negara

113.) Which specific forest ecosystem in Malaysia is recognized as one of the oldest rainforests on Earth, spanning over 130 million years?

  • Borneo Rainforest
  • Endau-Rompin National Park
  • Kinabalu National Park
  • Taman Negara

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