world_facts_flashcards
Which city is known as the ‘Big Apple’?
New York City
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
Which river is the longest in the world?
The Nile River
Which mountain is the tallest in the world?
Mount Everest
‘The Land of the Rising Sun’ is a nickname for which country?
Japan
Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
France
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Australia
Which European country is known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’?
Finland
What is the most widely spoken language in the world?
English
What is the currency of South Korea?
South Korean Won
Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert
Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?
Jordan
Which African lake is the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world?
Lake Victoria
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Which country is called the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’?
Iceland
Where would you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Italy
Which river flows through the city of London?
The Thames River
What is the smallest continent by land area?
Australia
Which South American country is home to the Amazon Rainforest?
Brazil
What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
British Pound
Which Asian country is known for the Taj Mahal?
India
Which country is known as the ‘Land of Maple Leaf’?
Canada
Which country is famous for its canals and tulips?
The Netherlands
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
Where is the Colosseum located?
Italy
Which island nation is known as the ‘Emerald Isle’?
Ireland
What is the currency of Japan?
Japanese Yen
Where is the Dead Sea located?
Between Jordan and Israel
Which river is considered the longest in Asia?
The Yangtze River
‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ refers to which region?
Scandinavia, particularly Norway and Sweden
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Which country is home to the Great Wall?
China
Which continent is known as the ‘Frozen Continent’?
Antarctica
Where can you find the historical ruins of Machu Picchu?
Peru
Which country is home to the Galápagos Islands?
Ecuador
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
The ‘City of Love’ is a nickname for which European city?
Paris
Which South American country is known for its tango dance?
Argentina
What is the most populous country in the world?
China
Which city is home to the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
Which desert covers much of northern Africa?
The Sahara Desert
