Around the World: Can You Ace This Geography Quiz?
Whether you're a seasoned traveler with a passport full of stamps or a curious explorer dreaming of future journeys, this quiz is made to challenge your understanding of the world's geography.
How well do you really know our planet? Let's find out!
The Pacific Ocean is not only the largest ocean on Earth but also the deepest. It covers more than 30% of the Earth's surface, significantly larger than the Earth's entire landmass.
That's nearly ten times the population of neighboring Canada!
Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital, combines the ultramodern with traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to temples and cherry blossoms.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching over 2,300 kilometers off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Mount Everest, the Earth's highest mountain above sea level, is part of the Himalayas, a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.
The Nile River, recognized as the longest river in the world, stretches approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,100 miles) and flows through eleven countries in northeastern Africa, including Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt.
Africa, the second-largest continent, is home to 54 recognized sovereign nations, diverse in cultures, languages, and geography.
While Sydney is the largest city in Australia, the capital is Canberra. Sydney is known for its Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, among other landmarks.
The Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world, spans across 11 countries in North Africa, including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, and Morocco.
Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, is the smallest country in the world, both by area and population, and serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church.
So geography isn't your strong suit. No shame in that! We suggest focusing on another talent, like rocket science or cookie baking. Or, if you're feeling confident, try taking the quiz again!
Not bad! Your geography knowledge is above average and we are officially impressed.
You rocked it. Seriously, this quiz was filled with curve balls but nothing got by you. You're a geography whiz with the whole world in your hands.