round 4 - geography Flashcards
- In which country would you be if you were visiting the Taj Mahal?
india
- Which country’s name could be part of a Christmas dinner?
turkey
In which continent is the world’s longest river, the Nile?
africa
What colour is the spot in the middle of the Japanese flag?
red
Is Australia in the northern or the southern hemisphere?
southern
What does each star on the flag of the United States stand for?
a state
Which is taller: The Eiffel Tower or Blackpool Tower?
Eiffel Tower (324m vs 158m)
Baku is the capital city of which eastern European country?
Azerbejan
Which river rises in the Himalayas in India and drains into the Bay of Bengal?
ganges
In which country is the worlds highest waterfall?
Venezuela
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
How many US states begin with the letter A?
4
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Arkansas
What is the highest mountain in Britain?
ben nevis
Machu Picchu can be found in which country?
peru
Which city would you visit to see Gaudi’s fantastical architecture?
barcelona
The Sahara Desert extends into how many countries 5, 10 or 13?
10
- Ship’s captains are empowered to conduct two religious rites - name them?
marriage
baptism
burials
execution
burials and baptisms
Brussels is the capital city of which country?
belgium
In which country of the UK are the Grampian Mountains?
scotland
In which capital city would you find the Trevi Fountain?
rome
What is the southernmost country in Africa?
south africa
What capital city is further east from London, Athens or Brussels?
athens
Zagreb is the capital city of which country?
croatia
