World Geography Quiz

Many didn't excel in geography during their school years, yet through staying informed with global news, reading newspapers, and exploring the internet, we've accumulated a wealth of geographical knowledge, often unbeknownst to us. Put your worldly wisdom to the test with this quiz, comprising 13 diverse questions. It demands attention, focus, and smarts to conquer!
 
 
This archipelago nation is known for being particularly vulnerable to the effects of rising sea levels. Where is it?
The Maldives
Vanuatu
Kiribati
Solomon Islands
 
 
The Ural Mountains mark a traditional boundary between which two continents?
Europe and Asia
Africa and Asia
North America and Central America
South America and Central America
 
 
The 'Ring of Fire' is a region in which ocean basin?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
 
 
Which of these places is NOT crossed by the Arctic Circle?
Finland
Canada
Iceland
Alaska
 
 
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located in which country?
Norway
Sweden
Canada
Chile
 
 
What is the capital city of Kazakhstan, renamed in 2019?
Nur-Sultan
Astana
Shymkent
Almaty
 
 
Which country of belonging to the European Union is the largest by area?
France
Germany
Spain
Sweden
 
 
Which country has the world's largest population of Muslims?
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
Indonesia
India
 
 
The Prime Meridian, which marks 0° longitude, passes through several countries. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Algeria
 
 
The Dardanelles is a strategically important narrow body of water that connects...
The Black Sea to the Mediterranean
The Red Sea to the Mediterranean
The Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean
The Dead Sea and the Red Sea
 
 
What was the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Zaire
Abyssinia
Rhodesia
Bechuanaland
 
 
The concept of the "Fertile Crescent" is important in understanding ancient history. This region roughly corresponds to parts of which modern-day countries?
A) Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel
Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
 
You need reinforcement for your geographical knowledge
This is a tricky test, and we don't expect everyone to pass it. You might have just forgotten what they used to teach you at school. To be honest, I can't blame you... but why not try again and remember some of your old knowledge? Alternatively, have a look at the answers by clicking on 'Show Mistakes' and also see where you went wrong.
 
You have a respectable geographical knowledge
You're stuck in the middle: your performance is quite good, but it isn't outstanding. Since you're so close to top notch, don't stop learning and give this quiz another try, we'll challenge you! Alternatively, have a look at the answers by clicking on 'Show Mistakes' and also see where you went wrong.
 
Your geographical knowledge is admirable
Some people just know their geography, and you're definitely one of them! You feel confident no matter where you are, as you've accumulated quite a lot of knowledge about all the different places and countries in the world.
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