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1 Which country has the most natural lakes?
- Russia
- USA
- Canada
- Brazil
Correct!Wrong!Canada has over 800,000 lakes larger than 1 hectare – more than any other country. Russia and the USA come second and third. -
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2 What is the only country that is coterminous with a continent?
- Antarctica
- Australia
- Greenland
- USA
Correct!Wrong!Australia is both a country and a continent (often considered part of Oceania). No other country covers an entire continent. -
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3 Which African country is the largest by land area?
- Sudan
- Algeria
- DR Congo
- Libya
Correct!Wrong!Algeria became the largest African country after South Sudan seceded from Sudan in 2011. It covers about 2.38 million square kilometers. -
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4 What is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec?
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Toronto
- Ottawa
Correct!Wrong!Despite Montreal being the largest city, Quebec City is the provincial capital. It was founded in 1608 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. -
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5 Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
- Rio Grande
- Colorado River
- Columbia River
- Mississippi River
Correct!Wrong!The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over 5–6 million years. It stretches 277 miles through the canyon. -
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6 What is the world's highest waterfall?
- Niagara Falls
- Victoria Falls
- Angel Falls
- Iguazu Falls
Correct!Wrong!Angel Falls in Venezuela has a total drop of 979 meters (3,212 ft). It is named after Jimmy Angel, a US aviator who crash-landed nearby. -
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7 Which country has the most time zones?
- Russia
- USA
- France
- United Kingdom
Correct!Wrong!France (including overseas territories) spans 12 time zones (13 if including its Antarctic claim). Russia has 11, the USA has 11. -
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8 What is the only sea without any coasts?
- Sargasso Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
- Caribbean Sea
- North Sea
Correct!Wrong!The Sargasso Sea is defined by four ocean currents (North Atlantic, Canary, North Equatorial, and Gulf Stream) and has no land boundary. -
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9 Which European capital is traditionally called the 'City of Seven Hills'?
- Athens
- Rome
- Istanbul
- Lisbon
Correct!Wrong!Rome was built on seven hills: Palatine, Aventine, Capitoline, Quirinal, Viminal, Esquiline, and Caelian. Lisbon also claims seven hills, but Rome is the classic answer. -
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10 What is the highest mountain peak in North America?
- Denali
- Mount Logan
- Mount Elbert
- Pico de Orizaba
Correct!Wrong!Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska reaches 20,310 feet (6,190 m). Mount Logan in Canada is second. -
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11 Which country is the largest producer of coffee?
- Colombia
- Vietnam
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
Correct!Wrong!Brazil produces about 40% of the world's coffee, far ahead of Vietnam and Colombia. The country is also the largest exporter. -
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12 What is the world's largest non‑polar desert?
- Gobi Desert
- Arabian Desert
- Sahara Desert
- Kalahari Desert
Correct!Wrong!The Sahara Desert covers 9.2 million square kilometers (3.6 million sq mi). The Antarctic Desert is larger but polar. -
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13 Which two countries share the longest international border?
- USA–Canada
- Russia–Kazakhstan
- USA–Mexico
- Argentina–Chile
Correct!Wrong!The Canada–USA border stretches 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles), including the Alaska–Canada border. It is the longest undefended border. -
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14 Which of these countries has no permanent rivers?
- Saudi Arabia
- Iraq
- Egypt
- Iran
Correct!Wrong!Saudi Arabia has no permanent rivers – only wadis (dry riverbeds that only flow after rain). Several other Arabian countries also lack rivers. -
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15 What is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
- Philippine Trench
- Tonga Trench
- Mariana Trench
- Kuril Trench
Correct!Wrong!The Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep reaches about 11,034 meters (36,201 ft) below sea level. It is in the western Pacific. -
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16 Which European country has the most volcanoes?
- Italy
- Iceland
- Greece
- Spain
Correct!Wrong!Iceland has about 130 volcanic mountains, and it experiences an eruption every 3–4 years on average. It sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. -
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17 What is the only US state that grows coffee?
- California
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Texas
Correct!Wrong!Hawaii's Kona coffee region produces the only commercially grown coffee in the United States. California has small experimental farms but not commercial. -
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18 Which lake is the deepest in the world?
- Lake Tanganyika
- Lake Baikal
- Lake Superior
- Lake Vostok
Correct!Wrong!Lake Baikal in Siberia is 1,642 meters (5,387 ft) deep. It also holds about 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater. -
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19 Which country has the most islands?
- Sweden
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Philippines
Correct!Wrong!Sweden has 267,570 islands, most of them uninhabited. Norway and Finland follow, with Indonesia having about 17,000. -
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20 What is the southernmost capital city in the world?
- Canberra
- Buenos Aires
- Wellington
- Santiago
Correct!Wrong!Wellington, New Zealand, lies at 41°17′S. Canberra (35°S) and Buenos Aires (34°S) are farther north. No national capital is farther south. -
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