Geography & Travel Quizzes

Vintage image of students at desks in a classroom with a teacher standing in the background. (education, learning)

Are You Smarter Than a 1912 Middle Schooler? Quiz

The questions in this quiz are based an eighth-grade exam administered over a hundred years ago in Kentucky.

New Quizzes

Partially obstructed United States flag. Thumbnail for Name that Flag Quiz.

Flags of the World Quiz: Undercover Edition

Can you identify the country based on just a fraction of a flag?

Michigan map rotated for use in quizzes

Guess the Rotated U.S. State Quiz

Practice your geographical skills with this twisted test.

Opened passport with visas, stamps, seals, world map. (travel, tourism)

Guess the Country by Its Neighbors Quiz

Figure out if your geography skills border on greatness

Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. United States

U.S. State Capitals Quiz

From Albany to Trenton, can you name them all?

All Geography & Travel Quizzes

Vintage image of students at desks in a classroom with a teacher standing in the background. (education, learning)

Are You Smarter Than a 1912 Middle Schooler? Quiz

The questions in this quiz are based an eighth-grade exam administered...

Partially obstructed United States flag. Thumbnail for Name that Flag Quiz.

Flags of the World Quiz: Undercover Edition

Can you identify the country based on just a fraction of a flag?

Michigan map rotated for use in quizzes

Guess the Rotated U.S. State Quiz

Practice your geographical skills with this twisted test.

Opened passport with visas, stamps, seals, world map. (travel, tourism)

Guess the Country by Its Neighbors Quiz

Figure out if your geography skills border on greatness

Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. United States

U.S. State Capitals Quiz

From Albany to Trenton, can you name them all?

Illustrated Utah license plate

Guess the License Plate Quiz

Test your street smarts by placing these plates.

(Left) Eiffel Tower; (right) Washington Monument. Combo using assets (Eiffel Tower) 245552 and (Washington Monument) 245554.

Which Is Taller? Quiz

Twenty questions of epic proportions.

Flags of all nations of the world. Grouping of various country flags on a world map.

Which Country Is Larger? Quiz

See how these countries measure up.

Uluru (Ayer's rock) in Northern Territory, central Australia. Sacred site for Australian Aboriginials who call it Uluru. Monolith, desert

Where on Earth Is That? Vol. 2 Quiz

Try to get high marks identifying these landmarks.

Spain locator map. No type.

Guess the Countries of the World Quiz

Test your global positioning skills.

Flags of the world against blue sky. Countries, International. Globalization, global relations, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland, Palestine, Japan. Homepage 2010, arts and entertainment, history and society

Which Country Is Larger By Population? Quiz

Come to your census and figure out which of these countries have...

Indiana state locator map. United States

Name That U.S. State Quiz

This quiz is all over the map.

Flag of Ireland

The Irish Quiz

Try your luck with these questions, spanning from Jonathan Swift...

Taj Mahal, Agra, India. UNESCO World Heritage Site (minarets; Muslim, architecture; Islamic architecture; marble; mausoleum)

Wonders of the World Quiz

Covering the ancient, new, and natural—prove you are no one-hit...

Flag of Australia

Name That World Flag!

Our salute to flags from around the world. Can you name the countries...

The famous Tunnel View at Yosemite

Name That U.S. National Park Quiz

Can you tell Yellowstone from Yosemite?

The word "Hello" written in Thai

Guess the Language! Quiz

Can you recognize a language by its greeting?

Maryland state flag

U.S. State Flags Quiz

Which state flag has displays a constellation? Which includes...

View of the Grand Canal (Canale Grande in Italian) at sunset with gondolas on the water lined by buildings; the main waterway of Venice, Italy

Where on Earth is That?

Travel the globe by naming these famous landmarks.

Beautiful Image taken at Arches National Park in Utah

Where in America is That?

Crisscross the U.S. by placing these famous landmarks.

Ceviche. Peruvian ceviche (sebiche). Raw seafood dish with lime, cilantro, peppers, plantains. Cuisine, food

A World of Food Quiz

In what country might you sit down to a smorgasbord? Why is durian...

Garden in front of Mao Zedong Memorial Hall where Mao's body rests in state at Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, Beijing, China. Near the Forbidden City. Mausoleum.

Largest, Tallest, and Smallest Around the Globe Quiz

What is the world’s smallest island nation? Which continent is...

Flags of all countries of the world. Flags of the world. National flags. Country flags. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

The Country Quiz

Can you name the country that boasts having the 10 coldest cities?...

Queen Victoria's coronation, 1837. The Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on Victoria's head in Westminster Abbey.

World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom Quiz

Which natural defensive site was chosen by William the Conqueror...

Colosseum, Rome, Italy. (Flavian Amphitheatre, arena)

World Heritage Sites in Italy Quiz

Dating from 1545, the oldest academic botanical garden in its...

A male cardinal perched in a tree (birds, redbirds).

U.S. State Bird Quiz

How well do you know the state birds of the United States? Take...

Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Test Your Geography Knowledge with This Capital Cities Quiz

What is the capital of Zambia? What is the capital of Nauru?...

Rural Irish landscape, Sligo, Ireland.

Australia, United States, Canada, or Ireland? Quiz

In this quiz you’ll be shown the name of a U.S. or Australian...

Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort; photo dated 2015. (state capitols)

50 Capital Cities at Random Quiz

How well do you know seats of power around the world? We’ll...

Catedral at night on Plaza de Armas (also known as plaza mayor) Lima, Peru.

Capital Cities of the Countries of the Northern Hemisphere Quiz

What is the capital of Liechtenstein? What about the capital...

Skyscrapers in the business district of central Jakarta, Indonesia, around the Jalan Jenderal Sudirman thoroughfare.

Capital Cities of Countries on the Equator

What is the capital of Kiribati? What about the capital of Colombia?...

Brown globe on antique map. Brown world on vintage map. North America. Green globe. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

Match the Country with Its Hemisphere Quiz

This quiz will present you with the name of a country. You have...

Church of Saint George (Bet Giyorgis), Lalibela, Ethiopia. UNESCO World Heritage site.

Geography of Africa Quiz

Where is Serengeti National Park? What is Rhodesia called today?...

Actual continental drift of plates. Thematic map.

Capital Cities by Continent Quiz, Easier Edition

What makes this quiz easier? Instead of the four continents you’re...

Actual continental drift of plates. Thematic map.

Capital Cities by Continent Quiz

Sure, you know the world’s capital cities. But how quickly can...

Exterior of the Forbidden City. The Palace of Heavenly Purity. Imperial palace complex, Beijing (Peking), China during Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum, north of Tiananmen Square. UNESCO World Heritage site.

Exploring China: Fact or Fiction?

Does China have about half of the world’s population? Is China...

7:023 Geography: Think of Something Big, globe showing Africa, Europe, and Eurasia

Which Country Is Larger By Area? Quiz

This quiz will show you two countries. Pick the one that’s bigger,...

Skyscrapers in the business district of central Jakarta, Indonesia, around the Jalan Jenderal Sudirman thoroughfare.

Asian Capitals Quiz

How well do you know the capitals of Asia? This quiz will show...

Flag of Seychelles

Capitals of Island Countries in the Indian Ocean Quiz

Can you name the capital cities of the island countries in the...

Flag of Honduras

Capitals of Central America Quiz

What’s the capital city of Honduras? How about Panama? This quiz...

Aerial view of Suva, the capital city of Fiji.

Capital Cities of Pacific Island Countries Quiz

Test your knowledge of the capital cities of island countries...

National Library, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Capitals of North America and South America Quiz

How well do you know the capital cities of the world? This quiz...

Aerial of Roseau, capital city of Dominica.

Capitals of the Caribbean Quiz

How well do you know the capitals of the world? This quiz will...

Street scene, Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

African Capitals Quiz

How well do you know your African capitals? This quiz will show...

Top of Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

European Capitals Quiz

From the Atlantic to the Urals, backpack your way across the...

Chandigarh. Statuettes at the Rock Garden of Chandigarh a sculpture park in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Created by Nek Chand Saini an Indian self taught artist. visionary artist, folk artist, environmental art

Explore India Quiz

Delhi lies on which river? How many countries border India? In...

Roofs of the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Can You Match These Architectural Masterpieces To Their Home Cities?

Where do you need to visit to see the Museum of World Culture?...

United States Historical Flag: Stars and Stripes 1863 to 1865

United States of America Quiz

How many stripes are on the American flag? Which state has the...

Flags of the world. National flags. Country flags. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

Countries of the World

Which country claims "Waltzing Matilda" as their unofficial anthem?...

Roofs of the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

All About Asia

If you were traveling in Sichuan, what country would you be in?...

Fallingwater by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, located near Mill Run, southwestern Pennsylvania, was built in 1935 and a National Historic Landmark.

Quick Quiz: Can You Match This Frank Lloyd Wright Design To Its Description?

Can you tell Fallingwater from Wingspread? The Imperial Hotel...

Blurred motion outside Victoria Station in Mumbia, India. Central Station Mumbai, Mumbai CST, Victoria Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Geography of India

How much do you know about India’s geography? Test your knowledge...

A woman with a brightly-colored feather headdress and costume, during a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro. Rio Carnival. Brazil Carnival.

World Cities

Obelisks, skyscrapers, and carnivals are just a few of the fixtures...

Chicago skyline at sunset, Illinois

Can You Match The Famous Building To Its City? Quiz

Castel Sant’Angelo, Hôtel Tassel, and the Spiral Building all...

Aerial view of Geneva, Switzerland from the north tower of St-Pierre Cathedral over the city's waterfronts on both sides of Rhone river as it flows out of Lake Geneva (Lake Leman). Most of the city's landmarks are visible, starting with the famous Jet D'E

Match The City To Its Nickname Quiz

You probably know New York is known as the Big Apple, but do...

Workmen constructing the Statue of Liberty in Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's Parisian warehouse workshop; first model; left hand and quarter-sized head. Photo by Albert Fernique, ca. 1882-83.

Statue of Liberty Quiz

Think you know your history about one of the United States’s...

The twin spires of the Grossmunster are a distinctive feature of Zurich's cityscape: the popular panoramic view shows Zurich Downtown Switzerland, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped Alps in the background.

A Capital Idea

The city or town that functions as the seat of government and...

Close-up of a weathered, old American flag of the United States of America, used as a patriotic decoration on Fourth of July (Independence Day), Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other national holidays.

U.S. State Nicknames Quiz

Every U.S. state has a nickname. Some are official, some are...

47 Questions from Britannica’s Most Popular Geography Quizzes

Only the best and most determined quizmasters should tackle this...

Cathedral of Brasilia, Brazil, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, built in the shape of a crown of thorns.

39 of the Most Challenging World Capitals Across History

Paris, Bujumbura, Pierre, and Nuuk all have something in common:...

Mayflower. Plymouth. Photograph of the Mayflower II a full-scale reproduction of the Mayflower. The Mayflower II built in Devon, England, crossed the Atlantic in 1957 maintained by Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA.

World Explorers Quiz

Who wrote Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa?...

7:023 Geography: Think of Something Big, globe showing Africa, Europe, and Eurasia

Quick Quiz: This Land Is Your Land

How much do you really know about the land you live on? Test...

Aerial view of Iguacu Falls, Argentina. (Iguassu Falls, Iguazu Falls)

Quick Quiz: Know Your Waterfalls

What is the highest waterfall in Canada? What five-cascade waterfall...

Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom

Explore England, Scotland, and Wales Quiz

What is the highest mountain in Wales? Which are the largest...

Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Basalt columns, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Where in the British Isles?

How much do you know about the geography of the British Isles?...

Union Jack, British flag, Flag of Great Britain, British Culture, British Empire, England, English Culture, English Flag

Know Your UK Geography Quiz

What are “the Broads” of Norfolk, England? What is the largest...

Rice terraces in Vietnam. (food; farm; farming; agriculture; rice terrace; crop; grain; paddy; paddies;garden)

Know Your Asian Geography Quiz

Where is the Mayon Volcano? What port’s name means “fragrant...

Panama Canal. Boat. Shipping. Ship and shipping. Container ship passing through the Panama Canal.

Canals, Straits, and More Quiz

Which two bodies of water does the Suez Canal connect? Which...

Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort; photo dated 2015. (state capitols)

Capital Cities of the 50 States Quiz

How well do you know U.S. state capitals? In this quiz, you’ll...

Gutzon Borglum. Presidents. Sculpture. National park. George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. Theodore Roosevelt. Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota.

National Parks and Landmarks Quiz

Whether you would like to visit Yosemite, the Eiffel Tower, or...

wave. ocean. Cresting ocean wave. Large sea waves. storm, hurricane, tropical cyclone

All About Oceans and Seas Quiz

What is the world’s largest inland sea? Where is the Puerto Rico...

Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway. Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina, United States. Appalachian Highlands, Ridge and Valley, The Appalachian Mountain system

All About Mountains Quiz

What is the highest mountain range in South America? In which...

The Himalayas, Nepal (Himalayan, mountains, aerial, snow-capped, snow, covered)

Know Your Regions of the World

Join us to find out riveting facts about geographical regions...

Color map of United States. Color USA map. Color USA map. Color dot USA map. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

Geography of the United States Quiz

Take a trip from sea to shining sea across the United States...

Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)

Quick Quiz: Deserts

What is the largest desert in the world? Where is the Gobi desert?...

Island, New Caledonia.

Another Quiz About Islands

You are not an island, but you probably know a lot about them....

Atolls surrounded by reefs in the Maldives. (coral reefs; endangered area; ocean habitat; sea habitat; coral reef; island; island)

Know Your Islands Quiz

In which island group is the city of Cadiz located? Where is...

Hawaiian volcanic crater, Hawaii

Volcanoes Quiz

What does the phrase “Ring of Fire” refer to? What is the highest...

Flags of all countries of the world. Flags of the world. National flags. Country flags. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

Even More Geography Fun Facts

Can’t get enough interesting facts about places around the world?...

Flags of the world. National flags. Country flags. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

More Geography Fun Facts

Take a trip around the world learning fun and interesting facts...

MAP World Time Zones

On Your Border Quiz

San Marino, Andorra, Vietnam, Romania. Do you know which countries...

Relief sculpture of Assyrian (Assyrer) people in the British Museum, London, England.

Geography of the Middle East Quiz

Where is the Sea of Galilee located? Where is the site of Mesopotamia?...

Flag of Australia

Quick Quiz: Australian Geography

Australia is nearly 2,500 miles (4,000 km) from east to west....

Know Your Geographers (and One Demographer) Quiz

Britannica defines the goal of

Sugar Loaf and Botafogo Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Exploring South America Quiz

What’s the southernmost point of South America? What’s its highest...

Rural Irish landscape, Sligo, Ireland.

Geography of Ireland Quiz

Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of its vividly green...

Quick Quiz: Central American Geography

Central America consists of seven countries (and sometimes part...

The flag of the European Union

Know Your European Geography Quiz

What’s the longest river in Europe? Where is Gdańsk? Get ready...

Quick Quiz: Canada

Canada’s landmass is big, but this quiz is not. Test what you...

Pakistan Monument is a landmark in Islamabad which represents the four provinces of Pakistan.

Countries and Capitals Quiz

Know the atlas backward and forward? Match over 190 capital cities...

Catedral at night on Plaza de Armas (also known as plaza mayor) Lima, Peru.

World Capitals Quiz

Can you identify the world’s national capitals? In this quiz...

Extruded map of the United States of America with states borders on national flag background. (3-d rendering)

Guess the U.S. State by Its Neighbors

See how well you know your boundaries.

Canyon. River. Rock formations. Cliff. View of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park from Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah.

U.S. State Mottoes

Each of the 50 states has a motto. Can you identify all of them?...

Tropical rainforest on the Sarawak river in Borneo, Malaysia.

Beautiful Borneo

Located in the southwest Pacific, Borneo is the world’s third...

Chicago skyline at sunset, Illinois

Chicago

Do you think you know all there is to know about Chicago? Test...

Downtown Cleveland after sunset. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (left). Museum and hall of fame in Cleveland that celebrates the history and cultural significance of rock music

Cleveland

Don’t think there is anything to know about Cleveland? Take this...

Mount Kenya in Mount Kenya National Park is the highest mountain in Africa. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giant Lobelia in foreground. (Mt. Kenya; Mt. Kenya National Park; mountains; rugged mountain; African geography, African landscape, stratovolcano)

Africa’s Physical Features

Can you identify the location of some of Africa’s noted physical...

Mediterranean sea and aerial view of Antalya, Turkey.

Earth’s Seas

Do you think you know everything about Earth’s seas? Test your...

The Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall (also called the Wailing Wall), Jerusalem.

Jerusalem

Do you think you know the history of this ancient city? Test...

Borujerd, Iran.

Geography of Iran

What is the tallest mountain in Iran? What islands belong to...

James Dean in "Rebel without a Cause" (1955), directed by Nicholas Ray.

Final Resting Places

You may know their lives, but do you know their deaths? Test...

Highland (Cape Cod) Light, Truro, Massachusetts.

Know Your Capes

Which cape is home to Kennedy Space Center? Which cape forms...

Panama Canal. Boat. Shipping. Ship and shipping. Container ship passing through the Panama Canal.

Strange Geographical Features: Fact or Fiction?

What is the world’s southernmost city? How many capitals does...

Mountain. K2. Mount Godwin Austen. Karakoram Range. Baltoro Glacier. K2 is the world's second highest mountain, located on the border of Pakistan and China.

Mountain Ranges

Whether you’re an expert climber or a stay-on-the-ground kind...

Shining domes of Jamia Mosque, Nairobi, Kenya.

This or That? Big City vs. Capital City

Sometimes a country’s most famous city is its capital. Sometimes...

Young boy with an open book looking at the camera and a globe at his side (East India, asian, student, education).

Geography and Language

What are people from Mumbai called? How many continents have...

Earth's horizon and moon from space. (earth, atmosphere, ozone)

From Point A to B: Fact or Fiction?

From Alaska to Buenos Aires, go from points A to B and test your...

MAP World Time Zones

Geography 101: Fact or Fiction?

Do four countries have the word "Guinea" in their names? Do the...

9:006 Land and Water: Mother Earth, globe, people in boats in the water

Excavation Earth: Fact or Fiction?

Are all time zones in half-hour or one-hour increments? Do most...

Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington, VA. Iwo Jima Memorial. By Felix W. de Weldon based on Joe Rosenthal news photo of afternoon flag raising Feb. 23, 1945 WWII World War II. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, memorial day veterans day 4th of July

Man-Made Marvels: Fact or Fiction?

Was San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge once painted white? Is...

Wat Phai Doi Temple, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Exploring Thailand: Fact or Fiction?

Is kite flying a popular sport in Thailand? Is Bangkok Thailand’s...

Afar. Ethiopia. Cattle move towards Lake Abhebad in Afar, Ethiopia.

Destination Africa: Fact or Fiction?

Is the northernmost point of Africa farther north than the southernmost...

Kenya. Kenyan Women in traditional clothing. Kenya, East Africa

Exploring Africa: Fact or Fiction?

Although this continent is full of natural resources and diverse...

A train arriving at Notting Hill Gate at the London Underground, London, England. Subway train platform, London Tube, Metro, London Subway, public transportation, railway, railroad.

Passport to Europe: Fact or Fiction?

You may know that many famous explorers came from Europe, but...

Side view of bullet train at sunset. High speed train. Hompepage blog 2009, geography and travel, science and technology passenger train transportation railroad

Journey Through Europe: Fact or Fiction?

Is Vatican City the smallest country in the world? Does the word...

Map of the distribution of peoples in Europe

Destination Europe: Fact or Fiction?

Is it true that an English town has an exclamation point in its...

European Union. Design specifications on the symbol for the euro.

Exploring Europe: Fact or Fiction?

Is Andorra the world’s only coprincipality? Is Ireland’s largest...

Relief sculpture of Assyrian (Assyrer) people in the British Museum, London, England.

The Middle East: Fact or Fiction?

Is the literacy rate in Afghanistan very high? Does Yemen take...

Korean architecture. Kyongbok Palace. Seoul. Kyonghoeru (Gyeonghoeru or Happy Meetings Hall) in Kyongbok Palace (Gyeongbokgung Palace) behind Throne Hall. A banquet hall on an island in the middle of a lotus lake Seoul, South Korea.

Exploring Korea: Fact or Fiction?

Did the 38th Parallel originally divide North Korea and South...

Rice terraces in Vietnam. (food; farm; farming; agriculture; rice terrace; crop; grain; paddy; paddies;garden)

Destination Asia: Fact or Fiction?

You may know that Asia is one of the most populous continents...

A train passes through the central Ural Mountains in Russia.

Exploring Asia: Fact or Fiction?

Do all the former Soviet Central Asian countries share a common...

Small island in the Caribbean (tropics, beach, palm trees).

Island Discoveries: Fact or Fiction?

From Greenland and Alcatraz to Micronesia and the Republic of...

Atolls surrounded by reefs in the Maldives. (coral reefs; endangered area; ocean habitat; sea habitat; coral reef; island; island)

Islands of the World: Fact or Fiction?

You may be familiar with the islands of the Caribbean, but how...

Coral Reef, Red Sea

Oceans Across the World: Fact or Fiction?

Is a reef a feature of the ocean? Does the Atlantic Ocean have...

Planet Earth section illustration on white background.

Exploring Earth: Fact or Fiction?

Are there places on Earth that have never been surveyed? Is the...

Earth's horizon and airglow viewed from the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Earth’s Features: Fact or Fiction

Are both the highest and lowest points on Earth in Asia? From...

Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)

Exploring Deserts: Fact or Fiction?

Is it true that deserts do not grow? Is The Gobi Desert the largest...

A barge travels on the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Cry Me a River: Fact or Fiction?

Is the Ganga River in southern India? Does the Mississippi flow...

Aerial view of River Amazon (Amazon River; rain forest; rainforest; South America)

A River Runs Through It: Fact or Fiction?

Does Delhi, India, lie far from any river? Do many large rivers...

Waving American flag. Flag of the United States of America, United States flag, patriotic, patriotism, stars and stripes.

States of America: Fact or Fiction?

You may be familiar with New York and Nebraska, but are there...

United State Constitution lying on the United State flag set-up shot (We the People, democracy, stars and stripes).

The United States: Fact or Fiction?

Containing the "city of big shoulders," and the "city that never...

Flag of Malaysia

Exploring Malaysia: Fact or Fiction?

Travel to Southeast Asia, and test your knowledge of the multi-ethnic...

Flock of emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) being photographed in moonlight, Antarctica.

Exploring Antarctica: Fact or Fiction?

Is Antarctica a desert? Does it have mountains? Point your mental...

The Himalayas, Nepal (Himalayan, mountains, aerial, snow-capped, snow, covered)

Mountains: Fact or Fiction?

Are the Andes Mountains a small mountain range? Are the Alps...

Motlatse Canyon, in the Drakensberg Mountain Range, Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Formerly Blyde River Canyon. Motlatse River. One of the world's deepest canyons.

Journey to South Africa: Fact or Fiction?

Is the climate of South Africa very hot? Is the Nile river the...

Flag of South Africa

Exploring South Africa: Fact or Fiction?

Is Lesotho completely surrounded by South Africa? Is most of...

Flags of the world against blue sky. Countries, International. Globalization, global relations, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland, Palestine, Japan. Homepage 2010, arts and entertainment, history and society

World Capitals: Fact or Fiction?

Does the D.C. in Washington, D.C., stand for District Capital?...

Paper flags of the world. Countries, international, Globalization, Global relations, America, England, Canada, Spain, France, China, United Kingdom. Homepage 2010, arts and entertainment, history and society

Pin the Capital on the Country: Fact or Fiction?

Is Mecca the capital of Saudi Arabia? Is Milan the capital of...

Flag of Paraguy

Exploring Paraguay: Fact or Fiction?

Is Paraguay north of the Equator? Is Santiago the capital of...

Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.

Exploring Chile: Fact or Fiction?

Is Chile located on the west coast of South America? Does Chile...

Cathedral of Brasilia, Brazil, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, built in the shape of a crown of thorns.

Journey to South America: Fact or Fiction?

Is the capital of Brazil known for its architecture? Is Argentina...

Flag of Australia

Australia: Fact or Fiction?

Is Australia larger than the United States? Does it house the...

Exploring France: Fact or Fiction?

Was Paris, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations,...

Hawaiian volcanic crater, Hawaii

Hawaii: Fact or Fiction?

You may have heard of the popular television show Hawaii...

Yellow Eyed Penguin, New Zealand. (endangered species)

Oceania: Fact or Fiction?

Do many islands in Oceania have coral reefs? Is Oceania found...

The national flag of Canada. O Canada, Canadian flag, Canada flag, flag of canada, O' Canada. Blog, Homepage 2010, arts and entertainment, history and society

Exploring Canada: Fact or Fiction?

Is Canada the world’s second-largest country? Is the oak leaf...

Panoramic of vicuna (Vicugna vicugna) grazing near saltpans, Atacama Desert, Chile

South America: Fact or Fiction?

You may know that the Amazon rainforest is located on this continent,...

Shallow staghorn water corals in fringing reef at low tide in Thailand. (coral reefs; endangered area; ocean habitat; sea habitat; coral reef)

Unknown Waters

Where will you find a polynya? On what body of water did the...

5:034-35 Echoes: Sounds That See in the Dark, boy on hill says "hello" and it echoes through the hills

Hello, My Name Is...

What city translates to "stone houses"? What is another name...

Alberta, province, Canada locator map.

The Geography of Canada

How many provinces does Canada have? Which territory is governed...

asia bee map

Get to Know Asia

Sri Lanka, India, and Indonesia are just a few places where you...

Top of Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

Uncover Europe

Where is the Brandenburg Gate? Where is the longest river in...

Color map of United States. Color USA map. Color USA map. Color dot USA map. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

Anywhere USA

Where is the Great White Way? Where will you find the Empire...

Mount Everest. Himalayas, Nepal, Tibet, mountains, snow, Mt. Everest

To Everest and Back

Where is the longest mountain range? Do you know what country...

1:116 Aquanauts: Underwater Treasure, divers searching for treasure underwater

International Waters

Where would you travel to reach the world’s second deepest lake?...

Submarine periscope emerging from a water surface. Digital illustration.

In Search of Atlantis...

In which ocean would you find the Davis Strait? Where is Atlantis...

Map showing the distribution of European ethnic culture areas. Thematic map.

European Atlas

Are you familiar with the Lapland countries? Where is the European...

Front of a bullet train in the station in Zurich, Switzerland. High speed train. Hompepage blog 2009, geography and travel, science and technology passenger train transportation railroad

A Visit to Europe

Where can you catch a Real Madrid game? What is the capital of...

Euro dollars. Monetary unit and currency of the European Union. (European money; monetary unit)

Traveler’s Guide to Europe

Where would you travel to to see the running of the bulls? What...

The flag of the European Union

Passport to Europe

Can you name the colors of the French flag? Where is the highest...

Aerial view of island, part of reef formtion, South Pacific, shows water on all sides, smaller islands in background and one in foreground.

Islands

Lots of people love island getaways for their sun and sand. But...

Island, New Caledonia.

Islands and Archipelagos

What are the islands of the Maldives made of? What is the world’s...

10:087 Ocean: The World of Water, two globes showing eastern and western hemispheres

You Name It!

Which country is known as the Isle of Spice? What is the Latin...

Map showing World distribution of the major religions.

It’s All in the Name

What’s in a name? Sri Lanka and Mount Everest have had other...

bird. Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, England.

Where the Kookaburras Live...

You may associate Australia with boomerangs, kangaroos, or kookaburras....

Himalayas. Earth Day. Global warming. A satellites view of thick band of haze from agricultural fires and urban pollution near the India Pakistan border along the southwestern face of the Himalaya Mountain range, Oct. 30, 2008. (see notes)

Planet Earth Quiz

What percentage of Earth is suitable for agriculture? What is...

Kazakhstan. Herd of goats in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nomadic tribes, yurts and summer goat herding.

Hit the Road Quiz

Where might you go on a walkabout? Where is Chering Cross Road?...

7:023 Geography: Think of Something Big, globe showing Africa, Europe, and Eurasia

World Tour

Where might you walk through the Rive Guache? In what country...

Tomb of Mohammed Bin Ali, Salalah, Oman.

A View of the Middle East

Which sea borders Iran? Where is the capital of Armenia? Sort...

Stonehenge, prehistoric stone circle monument, cemetery, and archaeological site (located near Salisbury), Wiltshire, England.

Iconic Monuments Quiz

You may recognize the names of these iconic monuments, but can...

iceberg illustration.

Nature: Tip of the Iceberg Quiz

Where are the largest wetlands? Which State is shaken by the...

State capitol building in Austin, Texas.

USA Capitals and Nicknames Quiz

Which state is also known as the "Beaver State"? What is the...

The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.

Bridge Quiz

Where is the longest bridge? Where is the Golden Gate Bridge?...

Mt. Elbrusvolcano, Western Caucasus mountain range, Russia. (dormant Russia)

Natural Wonders

Where is the largest waterfall? Where might you find a barchan?...

Times Square. Night view of Times Square with traffic calming devices, square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, formed by the intersection of Seventh Avenue, 42nd Street, and Broadway. Circa 2009

NYC: Concrete Jungle Quiz

The buroughs and architecture are just some of the attributes...

Mt. Fuji from the west, near the boundary between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan.

Exploring Japan: Fact or Fiction?

Is Osaka the capital of Japan? Is the cherry tree a symbol of...

Aerial of Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies (Caribbean island)

Around the Caribbean: Fact or Fiction?

Was Cuba once a colony of France? Is Jamaica the third largest...

Indian currency (India, money, rupees, rupee, Mahatma Gandhi)

Destination India: Fact or Fiction?

Is the shilling India’s unit of currency? Is Delhi the largest...

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) railway station at night, Mumbai, India. (historic, British, architecture, Bombay, victorian)

Journey to India: Fact or Fiction?

What is India’s highest peak? Is the Bay of Bengal on its east...

Hyderabad capital of Telangana state, south-central India. (Indian city; city skyline)

India: Fact or Fiction?

You may know that India is east of Pakistan, but does most of...

Jodhpur. Rajasthan. Jaswant Thada an architectural landmark in Jodhpur, India. A white marble memorial, built in 1899, by Sardar Singh in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Indian architecture

Discover India

Which city lies on the Ganges river? What is the capital of Goa?...

Boat in River Ganga at sunrise, Varanasi, India. (Ganges; sunrise; sky; sky color; atmosphere; dawn)

Passage Through India

India is a big country. But what continent is it part of? And...

Actual continental drift of plates. Thematic map.

Geography Fun Facts

What was the name of the supercontinent that existed over 200...

Perito Moreno glacier, Patagonia, Argentina.

World Geography: Fact or Fiction?

Is there a coast of Paraguay? Does Pisa have more than one leaning...

Arc de Triomphe illuminated at night, Paris, France.

Capitals & Cities: Fact or Fiction?

Clever when it comes to capitals? Smart about cities? Then sort...

Great Wall of China. In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), when (see notes)

Record Setters: Fact or Fiction?

It’s the best of the best--the who, what, and where behind the...

Brown globe on antique map. Brown world on vintage map. North America. Green globe. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, geography and travel, explore discovery

Countries & Their Features

Where is the Great Fence? What is Rhodesia now called? And which...

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