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What is the capital of Libya?

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Tripoli

Libya used a monochrome flag from 1977-2011.

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Which countries border Senegal to its southeast?

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Mali and Guinea

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What does the Suez Canal connect?

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The Mediterranean and Red Seas

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What significant geographical change occurred in Africa in 2011?

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South Sudan officially separated from Sudan

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Which country controls the Canary Islands?

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Spain

The Canary Islands are named for its dogs.

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Name two major cities of Nigeria.

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Lagos and Abuja

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What was the Nabataean Kingdom known for?

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Building the city of Petra into a sandstone rock face

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What is the busiest port in the world?

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Shanghai

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Which desert is shared by China and Mongolia?

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The Gobi Desert

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Which river mainly flows through Myanmar?

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The Irrawaddy River

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Where are the Petronas Towers located?

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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What connects Europe and Asia in Turkey?

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Istanbul

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What is the capital of Indonesia?

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Jakarta

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What is the capital of New South Wales?

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Sydney

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What is the Outback known for?

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Vast natural landscapes inhospitable to human life

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What defines the boundary of one calendar day from the next?

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The International Date Line

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What is one of the microstates in Europe?

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Vatican City

Other microstates include San Marino, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and Malta.

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What city in Italy is built on a lagoon?

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Venice

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What is the capital of Portugal?

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Lisbon

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What river is undergoing a clean-up effort for the 2024 Summer Olympics?

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The Seine River

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What connects Copenhagen to Malmö?

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The Öresund Bridge

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What river is the longest in Europe?

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The Volga

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Where is the headquarters of the European Union located?

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Brussels, Belgium

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What city is known for the vibrant arts scene dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe?

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Which two cities are the most well-known in Alberta, Canada?
Calgary and Edmonton
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How many streets in Atlanta are named Peachtree?
More than 70
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What is the capital of Iowa?
Des Moines
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What is the Aloha Tower?
A former lighthouse in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Where is Crater Lake National Park located?
In the Cascades
30
What significant event occurred at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in 2024?
It was struck by a boat
31
Who created a namesake plan for Oklahoma City?
Architect I.M. Pei
32
Which states are bordered by Lake Erie?
Michigan, New York, and Ohio
33
What regions does the panhandle of Idaho incorporate?
Coeur d’Alene and Moscow
34
What border city is located in the Mexican state of Baja California?
Tijuana
35
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
Managua
36
What significant structure is located at the entrance to Machu Picchu?
A ‘Sun Gate’
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What is the largest island in the world?
Greenland ## Footnote Greenland, known as Kalaallit Nunaat, is the largest island on Earth. Its capital city is Nuuk.
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Which country is an island nation formerly known as Ceylon?
Sri Lanka ## Footnote Sri Lanka, once called Ceylon, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, just south of India.
40
Which sea separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa?
The Red Sea ## Footnote The Red Sea separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa. It connects to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
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What is the smallest and shallowest ocean in the world?
Arctic Ocean ## Footnote The Arctic Ocean is the world’s smallest and shallowest ocean, mostly covered by ice sheets.
42
Lake Victoria is the largest lake on which continent?
Africa ## Footnote Lake Victoria, named for Queen Victoria, is the largest lake in Africa and the primary source of the White Nile River.
43
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Mount Everest ## Footnote Mount Everest, in the Himalayas on the Nepal–China border, is the highest point on Earth at over 29,000 feet.
44
Which mountain is the tallest in Africa?
Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania ## Footnote Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the highest point in Africa.
45
What is the largest mountain range in Europe?
The Alps ## Footnote The Alps are the biggest mountain range entirely in Europe, spanning several countries including France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria.
46
The Andes Mountains span which continent?
South America ## Footnote The Andes Mountain Range runs through seven South American countries, from Venezuela down to Argentina.
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Which desert covers much of Mongolia and northern China?
The Gobi Desert ## Footnote The Gobi Desert spans southern Mongolia and parts of northern China.
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Name the desert in South America often cited as the driest place on Earth.
The Atacama Desert ## Footnote The Atacama Desert, located west of Chile (and parts of Peru/Argentina), is one of the driest regions in the world.
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What is the most populous country in Africa?
Nigeria ## Footnote Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, and its largest city is Lagos.
50
Dhaka is the capital of which South Asian country that gained independence from Pakistan in 1971?
Bangladesh ## Footnote Bangladesh, whose capital is Dhaka, became independent from Pakistan in 1971.
51
Which country is commonly referred to as 'Holland'?
The Netherlands ## Footnote The Netherlands is often informally called Holland. It’s home to Europe’s largest port (Rotterdam) and its capital city is Amsterdam.
52
Angel Falls and Lake Maracaibo are found in which South American country?
Venezuela ## Footnote Venezuela’s capital is Caracas, and it contains notable features like Ángel Falls and Lake Maracaibo.
53
Rabat is the capital of which North African country?
Morocco ## Footnote Morocco’s capital is Rabat. Other major cities include Marrakesh and Casablanca.
54
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of which Asian country?
Mongolia ## Footnote Mongolia’s capital city is Ulaanbaatar, which encompasses most of the Gobi Desert.
55
Which city was historically known as Constantinople?
Istanbul (Turkey) ## Footnote Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is located on the Bosporus strait and was formerly known as Constantinople.
56
The Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower are attractions in what capital city?
Paris ## Footnote Paris, the capital of France, is home to the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower.
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What ancient Incan city in Peru is known as the 'Lost City of the Incas'?
Machu Picchu ## Footnote Machu Picchu, an Inca city high in the Peruvian Andes, was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
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Angkor Wat is a famous temple in which country?
Cambodia ## Footnote Angkor Wat is a large Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia, built during the Khmer Empire, and appears on the national flag.
59
Old Faithful geyser erupts regularly in which U.S. national park?
Yellowstone National Park ## Footnote Yellowstone National Park, mostly in Wyoming (USA), is famed for “Old Faithful” geyser that erupts every 60–120 minutes.
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What prehistoric monument in England consists of a large circle of standing stones?
Stonehenge ## Footnote Stonehenge, located in England, is a prehistoric site made up of a ring of massive stacked stone megaliths.

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