Geography Quiz Questions

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A round of geographical essentials, with every answer a single clear fact. The Australian capital, the country with the longest coastline, and which river flows through Paris.

Everest, Machu Picchu and the smallest continent complete a round that works well for a mixed or younger table.

  1. What is the capital of Australia?
  2. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
  3. Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and which other country?
  4. What is the smallest continent by area?
  5. Which river flows through Paris?
  6. What is the world's largest lake by surface area?
  7. In which country would you find Machu Picchu?
  8. Which European city is known as "The City of a Hundred Spires"?
  9. What is the official language of Brazil?
  10. Which desert covers much of northern Africa?
  11. What is the capital of Canada?
  12. Which is the world's smallest ocean?
  13. In which country would you find the Great Barrier Reef?
  14. Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
  15. What is the highest waterfall in Europe?
  16. The Equator passes through Brazil.
  17. Iceland is the European country closest to the North Pole.
  18. Africa is the continent with the most countries.
  19. Singapore is both a city and a country.