The world geography quiz for trivia lovers

Do you consider yourself a bit of a geography buff? It can be so fun to do quizzes but we reckon some of these might trip up even the most seasoned of travellers!

It’s also a fun way to test your general knowledge.

How many did you get right?

  1. What is the capital of Ecuador?
  2. Which city was the capital of Japan before Tokyo?
  3. Which country has the lowest population density of any country in Europe?
  4. Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, is in which country?
  5. The Cliffs of Moher are located in which European country?
  6. Is the Tropic of Cancer in the northern or southern hemisphere?
  7. What is the highest lake in the world called?
  8. Mount Vesuvius is close to which Italian city?
  9. The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is in which American state?
  10. Which country lies directly between Nicaragua and Panama?
  11. What is the state capital of California?
  12. In which country is Cusco located?
  13. What is the smallest country in the world?
  14. Which is the most populous country in the world?
  15. The capital of Honduras?
  16. What metropolitan area is the largest in the world not bordering a body of water?
  17. What is the world’s third largest sea?
  18. What’s the most southerly city; Toronto, Seattle, Budapest or Bordeaux?
  19. What is the capital of Qatar?
  20. What is the second highest mountain in the world?
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