Facts From National Geographic Almanac 2015

Question 0

What River flows through Xingping, China?

Answer 0

Li River

Question 1

The Hoba Meteorite is located in what country?

Answer 1

Namibia

Question 2

Fibers from the Abaca plant is used in the bank note of what country?

Answer 2

Japan

Question 3

The Southern Cross appears on the flag and coins of what country?

Answer 3

Brazil

Question 4

Which country’s currency is named ‘new sun’ in Spanish?

Answer 4

Peru (Nuevo Sol)

Question 5

Which country’s banknote is called the “Vampire Note”?

Answer 5

Germany

Question 6

Arenal Volcano is located in what country?

Answer 6

Costa Rica

Question 7

Fastest temperature rise in the world occurred in what city in South Dakota?

Answer 7

Rapid City

Question 8

In what ocean would you find a Portuguese Man-of-war?

Answer 8

Indian Ocean

Question 9

Palenque is an ancient Maya ruin in what country?

Answer 9

Mexico

Question 10

Name the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

Answer 10

Borobudur

Question 11

The Hundred Years War was fought between what two countries?

Answer 11

France and England

Question 12

Ifalik island belongs to what country?

Answer 12

Papua New Guinea

Question 13

What is the largest cattle ranch in the world?

It’s slightly larger than Israel!

Answer 13

Anna Creek Cattle Station in South Australia

Question 14

In what country was the Rubik’s cube invented?

Answer 14

Hungary

Question 15

What is the largest lake entirely within Europe?

Answer 15

Lake Ladoga

Question 16

The Cave of Crystals is located in what country?

Answer 16

Mexico

Question 17

The Tugurahua Volcano is located in what South American country?

Answer 17

Ecuador

Question 18

The Casa Rosada is the residence of the president of what country?

Answer 18

Argentina

Question 19

What is the most densely populated country in South America?

Answer 19

Ecuador

Question 20

What is the most densely populated country in North America?

Answer 20

Barbados

Question 21

What is the most densely populated country in Australia/Oceania?

Answer 21

Nauru

Question 22

What is the most densely populated country in Asia?

Answer 22

Singapore

Question 23

What is the most densely populated country in Africa?

Answer 23

Mauritius

Question 24

Boromo is a city in what African country?

Answer 24

Burkina Faso

Question 25

The St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest church in what European capital city?

Answer 25

Prague

Question 26

The sugar cube was invented in the town of Dacice in what European country?

Answer 26

Czech Republic

Question 27

The ruins of Copan is located in what country?

Answer 27

Honduras

Question 28

The Hag’s Head rock formation is located in what country?

Answer 28

Ireland

Question 29

Monte Carlo is located in what country?

Answer 29

Monaco

Question 30

The Franz Josef Glacier is located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park in what country?

Answer 30

New Zealand

Question 31

What South American country is nicknamed the “Heart of America”?

Answer 31

Paraguay

Question 32

The Karakum Desert covers 70% of what country?

Answer 32

Turkmenistan

Question 33

What city in Minnesota is nicknamed the “Halloween capital of the world”?

Answer 33

Anoka

Question 34

All the streets in the game Monopoly are actual street names in what city in New Jersey?

Answer 34

Atlantic City

Question 35

The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world and is located in what state of the U.S.?

Answer 35

West Virginia

Question 36

Talofofo Falls is located in what island?

Answer 36

Guam

Question 37

Thor Peak, thought to have the world’s longest uninterrupted cliff face, is located in what country?

Answer 37

Canada

Question 38

The remote Fojo Mountains are home to the Pinocchio Nosed frog and is located in what country?

Answer 38

Indonesia