Test your knowledge with these 23 quick questions. Read each one, choose the correct option, and then check your answer at the end of the countdown.
1. Which country is the most visited by international tourists?
A) United States
B) France
C) Italy
3, 2, 1
Answer: France
In which country is the Sahara Desert located?
A) Egypt
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Algeria
3, 2, 1
Answer: Algeria
3. Which country is shaped like a dragon on its traditional maps and is known for tea and silk?
A) South Korea
B) China
C) Japan
3, 2, 1
Answer: China
4. Which country has the largest number of official languages?
A) South Africa
B) India
C) Switzerland
3, 2, 1
Answer: South Africa
5. Which country is shaped like a boot?
A) Greece
B) Italy
C) Croatia
3, 2, 1
Answer: Italy
6. What is the smallest country in the world?
A) Monaco
B) San Marino
C) Vatican City
3, 2, 1
Answer: Vatican City
7. What language is spoken mainly in Brazil?
A) Spanish
B) Portuguese
C) French
3, 2, 1
Answer: Portuguese
8. Which country is known as “the land of the rising sun”?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
3, 2, 1
Answer: Japan
9. Which of these countries is landlocked?
A) Bolivia
B) Peru
C) Colombia
3, 2, 1
Answer: Bolivia
Which country has the most islands in the world?
A) Indonesia
B) Philippines
C) Sweden
3, 2, 1
Answer: Sweden
In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
A) Kenya
B) Tanzania
C) Ethiopia
3, 2, 1
Answer: Tanzania
12. Which European country has the most inhabitants?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) Germany
3, 2, 1
Answer: Germany
13. Which country is composed of more than 17,000 islands?
A) Japan
B) Indonesia
C) Malaysia
3, 2, 1
Answer: Indonesia
14. Which country has the largest number of active volcanoes?
A) Iceland
B) Japan
C) Indonesia
3, 2, 1
Answer: Indonesia
Which of these countries is part of the United Kingdom?
A) Ireland
B) Scotland
C) Norway
3, 2, 1
Answer: Scotland
16. Which country borders the most countries?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Germany
3, 2, 1
Answer: China
17. In which continent is the country of Madagascar located?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Oceania
3, 2, 1
Answer: Africa
18. Which country is the world’s largest oil producer?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United States
C) Russia
3, 2, 1
Answer: United States
19. Which is the only country that borders two continents?
A) Russia
B) Turkey
C) Egypt
3, 2, 1
Answer: Turkey
20. Which country has a flag with a maple leaf?
A) Canada
B) Switzerland
C) Austria
3, 2, 1
Answer: Canada
21. Which is larger: Greenland or Europe?
A) Greenland
B) Europe
C) They are the same size
3, 2, 1
Answer: Europe
- How many states are there in the United States?
A) 50
B) 48
C) 52
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Answer: 50 - Where is French Guiana located?
A) Near France
B) In South America
C) In Africa
3, 2, 1
Answer: In South America
Interpretation according to your hits (23 questions):
19-23 correct:
You are a real expert in geography and countries, human atlas level!
13-18 successes:
Very good, you have a solid grounding about the world and its countries.
7-12 successes:
Not bad, but you could brush up on flags, capitals and fun facts.
1-6 correct:
The world is big and fascinating, there’s still a lot to discover!
0 successes:
Time to open the map and start exploring the planet!
