Nations of the World: From Culture to Geography, Can You Name Each Country in This Quiz?
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This quiz is full of flags, geography, culture, fun facts, and country outlines. Every answer in this test of your knowledge on nations is of a country (or two). Can you name them all?
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World Countries Quiz Questions
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Question 1
With more than 2,000 wins under its belt, which country has taken home the most gold medals at the Summer Olympic Games?
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AAustralia
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BUnited States
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CFrance
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DBrazil
United States
Including the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, the United States has nabbed more than twice as many gold medals as any other country. At 2,656 gold wins, the U.S. beats out its closest competitor, the Soviet Union/Russia, which earned 1,010 during its day. The next two closest competitors are Great Britain with 916 gold medals and France with 750.
Question 2
Largely due to the inhospitable tundra of Siberia, what country (pictured here) is the world's largest by land area?
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ACanada
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BRussia
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CMongolia
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DFrance
Russia
At 6.6 million square miles, Russia is the world's largest country, nearly double that of the second-largest, Canada, which is 3.8 million square miles. Despite its size, Russia's population is just the 9th largest, mostly due to the fact that much of Russia is the icy Siberian tundra, which is 5 million square miles.
Question 3
Celebrated with red lanterns and parades, what country's Spring Festival is known as its New Year to the rest of the world?
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ASpain
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BJapan
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CSouth Korea
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DChina
China
Chinese New Year and Spring Festival are one and the same. The holiday is also known as Lunar New Year, as it's the start of the traditional lunar calendar. During Spring Festival, millions of Chinese travel home to meet their families, making this period the largest human migration on the planet.
Question 4
Accompanied by evocative dancing, what country is known for its traditional gypsy music known as flamenco?
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AColombia
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BSpain
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CBrazil
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DEcuador
Spain
Considered a "living art," flamenco is a form of folkloric music from southern Spain that incorporates a passionate dance style. The flamenco tradition is said to interpret life and convey deep emotions through movement and expression.
Question 5
Which country's checkered flag features the five shields of its regions, which includes the region of Dalmatia?
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ABelgium
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BAustria
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CCroatia
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DMacedonia
Croatia
The five shields of the Croatian flag represent its five regions: Slavonia, Istria, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik, and Croatia. The main shield is a checkerboard with a crown on top, whose points form the other five shields.
Question 6
At only .19 square miles, what enclave (pictured here) is the smallest country in the world?
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AAndorra
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BMonaco
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CVatican City
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DSan Marino
Vatican City
Despite its name, Vatican City is a country at the center of the Italian capital of Rome. Spanning less than a single square mile – which makes for a high population density – the country is the smallest in the world, next to Monaco and Nauru.
Question 7
With the most borders on the continent, which nation (outlined here) is the largest in South America?
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APeru
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BArgentina
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CBrazil
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DColombia
Brazil
Occupying half of the continent of South America, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country. At 3.29 square miles, it borders nearly every other country on the continent.
Question 8
Honoring one's dearly departed, the Day of the Dead is which country's famous annual celebration on November 1?
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ABrazil
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BPanama
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CMexico
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DChile
Mexico
While the Day of the Dead may seem like an eerie holiday, it's actually a lively celebration that honors the memories of one's dearly departed. During this day, many visit their family's gravesite, clean and decorate it, and celebrate their lives.
Question 9
The westernmost part of mainland Europe, the Iberian Peninsula is made up of which two countries?
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ASpain and Portugal
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BThe Netherlands and Belgium
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CFrance and Spain
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DUnited Kingdom and Ireland
Spain and Portugal
Portugal and Spain make up the Iberian Peninsula, which is the westernmost point of the European continent's mainland. "Iberia" is the ancient Greek name for the region, while the Romans called it "Hispania."
Question 10
With twelve colors to illustrate its coat of arms, what nation's flag is the most colorful?
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ANicaragua
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BCanada
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CBelize
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DSouth Africa
Belize
Belize is a colorful nation whose national flag is the most colorful in the world. This is due to the twelve colors filling out its coat of arms which is centered on its flag, adopted in 1981. The Latin phrase “Sub umbra floreo” (“I flourish in the shade”) also appears below the illustration.
Question 11
Known for its martial arts systems of unarmed combat, what country created both judo and jujutsu?
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AChina
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BSouth Korea
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CUganda
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DJapan
Japan
Japan is the origin of several martial arts styles, including judo, jujutsu, karate, and aikido. China is known for kungfu, while Korea is home to taekwondo.
Question 12
Not including Australia, which is a country AND a continent, what island nation (pictured here) is the largest by area?
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AMadagascar
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BGreenland
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CJapan
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DIceland
Greenland
While technically all continents are islands by definition, Greenland is the biggest island nation in the world at 836,300 square miles. The autonomous territory of Denmark is home to the largest national park in the world, Northeast Greenland National Park, which is bigger than most countries.
Question 13
The so-called Nordic countries are sometimes colloquially just called "The North." Which of the following is NOT a Nordic country?
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AFinland
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BDenmark
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CIceland
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DEstonia
Estonia
The definition of Scandinavia is limited to the countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Norden (or the Nordic countries), on the other hand, includes Iceland and Finland alongside these three Scandinavian countries. They share a common culture distinct from continental Europe.
Question 14
Also known as Côte d'Azur, which country's jet-setting Mediterranean coast is sometimes referred to as the "Riviera"?
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ATurkey
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BFrance
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CItaly
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DSpain
France
While Italy has its own Riviera, France's Côte d'Azur is called the French Riviera. The coast extends from Saint-Tropez to Menton at the border with Italy. Nice and Cannes are some of the most famous cities you'll find along the Riviera.
Question 15
Symbolizing its defensive power, which country's flag features an AK-47?
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AMozambique
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BNorth Korea
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CMonaco
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DCambodia
Mozambique
The Mozambique government wanted to focus on its new attacking force in its struggle for independence when it adopted its national flag in 1983; thus, the AK-47 appears at the center. Education is also emphasized in the form of a book.
Question 16
Spanning North Africa, five countries make up the Maghreb region. Which is these is NOT one of them?
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ATunisia
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BMorocco
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CAlgeria
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DZimbabwe
Zimbabwe
The North African countries of Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Mauritania, are collectively known as the Maghreb. Meaning "West" in Arabic, the region is known for the Atlas Mountains, the coast, and once included Moorish Spain.
Question 17
At more than 800,000 and counting, which country has more lakes than any other nation in the world?
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AAustralia
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BNigeria
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CUnited States
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DCanada
Canada
Home to some 62 percent of the world's lakes larger than 0.04 square miles, Canada contains a significant amount of the world's freshwater. Of those lakes larger than 1.16 square miles, Canada has more than 31,700 mapped.
Question 18
In an attempt to design a new national flag, which nation fielded many contenders with kiwi birds on them?
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ANew Zealand
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BAlbania
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CBelize
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DAustralia
New Zealand
New Zealand's national flag contains the Union Jack and is very similar to Australia's flag, so they launched a campaign in 2015 to design a new national flag. The competition was open to the public, which admittedly may have been a mistake, considering the results. Many submissions featured the kiwi bird – the national bird of New Zealand – some with lasers coming out of its eyes.
Question 19
"Let's get physical" might as well be the mantra of this country, which has the most physically active people per capita. Name the fit nation.
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AFrance
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BUganda
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CBrazil
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DIndia
Uganda
According to the World Health Organization, Uganda is the world's most physically active nation. Tracking many nations' physical activity levels, only about 5.5 percent of Ugandans were scored as insufficient. The study showed that the populations of Iraq, Saudi Arabia, American Samoa, and Kuwait led the most sedentary lives on the list.
Question 20
A different entity than Great Britain, the United Kingdom is made up of 4 countries. Which is NOT one of them?
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AIreland
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BNorthern Ireland
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CWales
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DScotland
Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom. Great Britain, on the other hand, is a geographic term for the island of Britain (which does not include Northern Ireland).
Question 21
Two countries share a border with more nations than any other, with 14 neighbors a piece. Name them.
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ASouth Africa and Russia
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BBrazil and Germany
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CRussia and China
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DPoland and Laos
Russia and China
It comes as no surprise that Russia and China have the most neighbors, as they are both huge countries. Each of them borders fourteen countries – including each other! They each also have nearly 14,000 miles of land borders. That being said, Russia only neighbors 14 countries if you include the contested oblast of Kaliningrad, which borders Lithuania and Poland, 200 miles west of mainland Russia.
Question 22
With more than 20 island nations and dependencies in the region, which of the following is NOT a Caribbean island?
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AGrand Cayman
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BCorsica
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CJamaica
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DNevis
Corsica
The Caribbean is home to thousands of uninhabited islands and many island nations as well. These island nations include Belize, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and many more.
Question 23
Although observed across several countries, where would you most likely celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors?
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AFrance
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BIndia
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CPeru
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DTunisia
India
Holi is one of the most colorful Hindu festivals in the world. Celebrating the triumph of good over evil, the festival occurs in Hindu countries, including India, and involves throwing colored powder and water balloons at one another.
Question 24
If you can't go without your Wrigley's, you might want to avoid this country where it's illegal to chew gum. Name that bubble-free nation.
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AChina
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BSingapore
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CMalaysia
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DBelgium
Singapore
Lee Kuan Yew was the man behind Singapore's chewing gum ban. Part of the reason for the ban was that people were putting chewing gum on public transit doors to make them stick. Wanting a clean environment in the newly independent country, this ban and others were put in effect in an attempt to implement orderliness.
Question 25
Known as an enclave, which country (pictured here) is entirely surrounded by South Africa?
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AZanzibar
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BSan Marino
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CAndorra
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DLesotho
Lesotho
South Africa completely surrounds the small enclave country of Lesotho, which spans 11,720 square miles. The mountainous country has the highest average elevation of any other country in the world at 7,090 feet above sea level.
Question 26
Straight outta Asia, which national flag features an image of the country's top UNESCO World Heritage site?
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ACambodia
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BChina
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CIndia
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DIndonesia
Cambodia
Originally adopted in 1948 and then again in 1993, the flag of Cambodia prominently features Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is the largest religious complex in the world. Angkor Wat means "Capital Temple" and considered the country's main attraction.
Question 27
Outside of the U.S., which country has the most McDonald's restaurants, with almost 3000 locations?
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AFrance
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BGermany
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CJapan
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DIndia
Japan
While the U.S. obviously takes the cake (or the Big Mac) with over 14,100 restaurants serving over 25 million customers a day, Japan is home to the second-largest McDonald's restaurant count worldwide with 2,975 restaurants. China is next with 2,391, and Germany is third with 1,476.
Question 28
Lending its name to an outdoor clothing brand, the natural region of Patagonia spans which two countries?
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AArgentina and Chile
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BChile and Bolivia
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CAustralia and New Zealand
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DBrazil and Argentina
Argentina and Chile
Shared by Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a South American natural region spanning 402,700 square miles. On the Chilean side of the Andes lies rainforest and glacial fjords, while the Argentine side is composed of deserts, steppes, and grasslands.
Question 29
Outlined here and named for the Baltic Sea that they border, the Baltic states are made up of three countries. Which is NOT one of the them?
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ASlovenia
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BEstonia
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CLatvia
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DLithuania
Slovenia
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia make up the Baltic countries. Situated on the Baltic Sea, these three countries share a common history, which includes their former membership in the Soviet Union. After gaining independence, they have become part of the EU.
Question 30
As the largest hot desert on Earth, the Sahara spans all but which of the following countries?
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ASudan
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BChad
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CAlgeria
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DSenegal
Senegal
"Sahara" in Arabic literally means "desert." As the largest of the world's hot deserts, the Sahara covers over 3.3 million square miles of North Africa, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Sudan, Niger, and Western Sahara.
Question 31
The land border between which two countries spans an impressive 5,525 miles, the longest in the world?
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AChina and Russia
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BUnited States and Canada
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CBrazil and Chile
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DRussia and Mongolia
United States and Canada
Canada and the United States share the world's longest land border, known as the International Boundary. Eight Canadian provinces/territories butt up against thirteen U.S. states along this border. There is even an International Peace Garden shared across the border between North Dakota and Manitoba.
Question 32
The FIFA World Cup began way back in 1930, and in its long history which country has the most championships?
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AGermany
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BBrazil
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CSpain
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DItaly
Brazil
Raise a glass to Brazil, which has taken home five World Cup trophies, the last of which was in 2002. Nipping at the Brazilian team's heels are Italy and Germany, each with four titles. The last championship France took home was in 2018.
Question 33
Representing defense and freedom, which country's flag features a Masai shield?
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ABotswana
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BKenya
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CGhana
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DMali
Kenya
Adopted in 1963, Kenya's story of independence is told in its flag with the Masai shield and spear representing the country's defense of its freedom. The red represents blood spilled during its fight against colonialism, while the black represents the people, and the white color reflects peace.
Question 34
Although Disney made it a worldwide fad, "Hakuna Matata" is a wonderful phrase you're most likely to hear in which country?
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AChile
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BSouth Africa
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CTanzania
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DAlgeria
Tanzania
While Disney might have put "Hakuna Matata" on the international map, the phrase has its origins in Swahili. Meaning "there are no troubles," Hakuna Matata is common in multiple East African countries, including Tanzania.
Question 35
A symbol of the Byzantine empire, which country's flag features a two-headed eagle?
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AAlbania
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BIreland
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CGreece
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DBulgaria
Albania
Albania was once a part of the Byzantine empire, which is represented in the double-headed eagle symbol adopted on its national flag in 1992. Its bright bold colors represent strength, valor, and bravery.
Question 36
Because it's such an expensive dye, purple appears on the national flags of only what two countries?
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ADominica and Nicaragua
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BIndia and Turkey
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CBotswana and Malaysia
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DTanzania and Kenya
Dominica and Nicaragua
The flags of Nicaragua and Dominica are the only two national flags to feature the color purple. It appears in the rainbow on the Nicaraguan flag and on the parrot on the Dominican flag. Representing royalty, the color is so rare because it was historically hard to source (and thus, expensive).
Question 37
Boasting many miles of coastline, which two countries are the ONLY in the world to border three oceans?
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AUnited States and Russia
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BRussia and Canada
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CCanada and China
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DChina and Iceland
Russia and Canada
Russia and Canada are the two largest countries in the world by land area, which means they each have thousands of miles of coastline. In fact, each country borders the same three oceans – the Arctic, the Pacific, and the Atlantic – the only two countries that can claim that attribute.
Question 38
With more than fifty national flags featuring stars, which of the following country's official banner does NOT feature a single one?
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ABrazil
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BChina
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CSpain
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DAustralia
Spain
The Australian national flag is dotted with five stars, the Brazilian national flag has 27, China features five stars, and, of course, 50 stars appear on the flag of the United States. All told, more than 50 national flags around the world feature stars, but Spain's is not included.
Question 39
Known for its great food and lively celebrations, what country's traditional music is known as "fado"?
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AEcuador
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BChile
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CSpain
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DPortugal
Portugal
Originating in early 19th century Lisbon, the musical genre called fado began with gypsies and continues to this day in the city. "Fado" is derived from the Latin, "fatum," which means "what has been spoken."
Question 40
The EU is made up of 27 member states. The one pictured here was here was the last to join, in 2013. Name it.
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APortugal
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BBelarus
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CCzech Republic
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DCroatia
Croatia
The EU first came together in 1993 with only six founding countries. Today, there are 27 member states, the most recent of which was Croatia, joining in 2013.
Question 41
To represent fertility and singlehood, which country's Mursi people wear large lip plates?
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ANew Zealand
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BKenya
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CCanada
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DEthiopia
Ethiopia
In Ethiopia's Mursi tribe, young women's lips are cut by older tribeswomen at the age of 15 or 16. A small wooden stick is inserted in the lip to represent the woman's fertility and eligibility for marriage. Increasingly larger discs are inserted over time, stretching the lip.
Question 42
Hosting some two million tourists, what country holds the world's largest Mardis Gras celebration each year?
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AItaly
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BArgentina
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CBrazil
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DUnited States
Brazil
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro welcomes the largest crowd for its Mardis Gras festival. The five-day celebration began in Rio in 1723 and since then has exploded into a massive party with parades, dancing, and so much more.
Question 43
Shhhhhhh. Hush up on the day of Nyepi. A popular island in which of these countries celebrates a New Year's Day of Silence?
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AThe Philippines
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BIndonesia
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CPeru
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DSouth Korea
Indonesia
If you want peace and quiet, the Balinese "Day of Silence," known as Nyepi, is for you. The public holiday occurs on Isakawarsa (Saka new year) and includes meditation, fasting, and, of course, absolute quiet.
Question 44
Known as the Ashoka Chakra, the so-called "Wheel of Law" appears on which country's official flag?
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AJapan
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BNepal
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CIndia
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DBhutan
India
The spinning wheel on India's flag has 24 spokes, representing the 24 hours of the day. Thus, the "Wheel of Law" represents the movement of time and suggests death is in stagnation.
Question 45
With more than 20 million people, which of the following country's capital cities is the most populated?
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AChina
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BJapan
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CIndia
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DUnited Kingdom
China
If you're moving to the capital of China, get ready for some sardined subways. Beijing is the most populated national capital in the world with some 20.5 million people. And Beijing is not even the most populated city in China – that would be Shanghai at 27 million!
Question 46
Averaging 6 feet for men, which of the following countries boasts the world's tallest people?
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ABrazil
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BCanada
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CNorway
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DThe Netherlands
The Netherlands
The tallest men AND women in the world come from the Netherlands, with men averaging 6' and women over 5'6". Comparatively, the U.S. standard is 5'9" for men and 5'4" for women.
Question 47
Of the twelve countries in South America, which two are the only ones that do NOT border Brazil?
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AChina and Japan
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BEcuador and Chile
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CChile and Argentina
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DUruguay and Paraguay
Ecuador and Chile
With 9,750 miles of inland borders, Brazil neighbors nearly every country in South America, except for Ecuador and Chile. Ecuador borders only Colombia and Peru, while Chile borders Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.
Question 48
Beating the U.S. by 27 years in the battle for suffrage, which country was the first to give women the right to vote?
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ANew Zealand
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BCanada
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CFrance
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DIndia
New Zealand
The first self-governing country to give women the vote was New Zealand in 1893. Some colonies or territories across the world granted women the right prior to this, although these exceptions often had caveats (requiring literacy or land ownership, etc.).
Question 49
With more than 360 total medals, which country has won the most gold in the history of the Winter Olympics?
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ANorway
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BGermany
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CUnited States
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DJamaica
Norway
The Winter Olympics belong to Norway, which outstrips the other countries by more than 60 gold medals. At a count of 368 in 2021, Norway beats out its closest competitor, the U.S. with its 307. Next in line are Germany and Austria, with 240 and 232 gold medals respectively.
Question 50
The Andes are the world's longest continental mountain range, and they span the following countries EXCEPT which one?
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AColombia
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BBrazil
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CArgentina
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DEcuador
Brazil
Spreading across seven countries, the Andes stretch 4,500 miles across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. The name of the range is believed to be a derivative of "anti," which is Quechuan for "high crest."
Question 51
Stretching 151 miles, which country's Great Ocean Road is actually the world's largest war memorial?
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AAustralia
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BUnited States
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CCanada
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DGermany
Australia
While many coast the Great Ocean Road for its sweeping views of the water, the scenic route also holds historic significance. From Torquay to Allenstown, Great Ocean Road was built as a memorial for war veterans, making it the world's longest war memorial.
Question 52
Although they evolved over time in New York, dances known as salsa and rumba originated in what country?
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ACuba
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BColombia
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CMexico
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DArgentina
Cuba
A mix of multiple Cuban dances like rumba, pachanga, and mambo, salsa blends in bits of American swing and tap. Developed in the late '60s in New York, Cubans and Puerto Ricans are credited with its creation.
Question 53
With its capital built across 14 islands, what country (flag pictured here) is home to the most islands in the world?
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AFinland
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BNorway
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CIndonesia
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DSweden
Sweden
Stockholm is built across 14 islands in a country that has an incredible 221,831 of them. Around 24,000 of these islands are open to the public, and fewer than a thousand are inhabited.
Question 54
In addition to the U.K., several other nations feature the Union Jack on their flags. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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ASamoa
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BAustralia
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CFiji
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DTuvalu
Samoa
Also appearing on the state flag of Hawaii, the Union Jack is on four other national flags: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tuvalu. Each is part of the Commonwealth.
Question 55
There are 19 national flags featuring the sun, including all but which of the following?
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ASouth Africa
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BMacedonia
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CJapan
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DArgentina
South Africa
As stars are a common feature on flags, so is the star of our solar system: the sun. Argentina, Japan, and Macedonia all feature the sun at the center of their flags, as do Uruguay, Nepal, Malawi, and Bangladesh, to name just a few.
Question 56
With the prize being the wife's weight in beer, what country's games first featured a wife-carrying championship?
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ATurkey
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BUkraine
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CIndonesia
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DFinland
Finland
Although wife-carrying competitions occur in several countries, including Estonia and Sweden, the race first began in Sonkajärvi, Finland. The spectacle involves men carrying their wives either piggyback or with a fireman's carry (or any other style of choice) as fast as possible through an obstacle course.
Question 57
You might say they have an extreme sweet tooth. Which of these countries consumes the most chocolate per capita?
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AGermany
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BBelgium
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CSwitzerland
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DUnited States
Switzerland
Switzerland is in a league of its own when it comes to chocolate consumption. Per capita, the Swiss consume 19.4 pounds of chocolate every year, more than double that of Americans, who eat a mere 9.5 pounds per capita annually.
Question 58
Climbing 22,837 feet, Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, and can be found in what country?
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AUruguay
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BPeru
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CArgentina
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DTanzania
Argentina
Nearly sharing the peak with Chile, Argentina is home to South America's highest mountain, Mount Aconcagua. At about 22,837 feet high, Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres, and about 3,000 climbers attempt to reach the summit every year.
Question 59
With one representing the House of Grimaldi and the other the Majapahit empire, which of the following pairs of national flags are nearly identical?
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AThe Netherlands and Belgium
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BThailand and Laos
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CCroatia and Norway
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DIndonesia and Monaco
Indonesia and Monaco
The only difference between the Indonesian flag and the flag of Monaco is that Monaco's is slightly shorter. They each feature two horizontal stripes, red over white (the Polish flag does as well, but white over red).
Question 60
Which two national flags have mythical creatures on them, one of which traditionally included King Arthur?
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ANepal and Bhutan
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BBhutan and Wales
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CWales and Scotland
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DScotland and Ireland
Bhutan and Wales
Two of the world's national flags feature a magical creature at its center: the dragon. One, of course, is the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" itself, Bhutan; the other is Wales, where the dragon was often used to represent local rulers and included not only King Arthur but the kings of the Wessex Saxons as well.
Question 61
Made of raw fresh fish or shrimp, ceviche is a traditional food that originated in what country?
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AParaguay
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BCuba
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CPeru
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DHungary
Peru
Originating in Peru, ceviche is a seafood dish often served alongside cold sweet potatoes. The seafood is cured in fresh lemon, lime, or bitter orange.
Question 62
Spread across a dozen of them, which country boasts more time zones than any other nation?
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AUnited Kingdom
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BBulgaria
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CUnited States
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DFrance
France
Spanning a dozen time zones from UTC-10 to UTC+12, the relatively small country of France spans more time zones than any other. This is due to its many territories, including those throughout French Polynesia.
Question 63
Not including so-called enclaves, which two countries (pictured here) share the shortest land border?
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ABotswana and Zambia
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BZambia and Zimbabwe
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CZimbabwe and Botswana
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DUS and Canada
Botswana and Zambia
Stretching a mere 443 feet, the land border between Zambia and Botswana occurs near the tripoints on the Zambezi River. Zambia also borders Zimbabwe here.
Question 64
Because of its geographical location, which of the following countries is the first to see the sun rise every day?
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AFiji
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BThe Philippines
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CNew Zealand
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DPapua New Guinea
New Zealand
New Zealand is the first to greet the sun every day, specifically the East Cape of its North Island, which is only a few degrees east of the international dateline. Samoa, which was once the last country to see the sun set, moved the date so their workweek would be in line with their neighbors, Australia and New Zealand. So, while they now may technically be the first to experience a new date, geographically, the title of first to see the sun rise still goes to New Zealand.
Question 65
As some of the world's most voracious readers, which country has more published writers per capita than any other?
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AIreland
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BIceland
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CSpain
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DNorway
Iceland
Chances are if you've visited Reykjavik, you've met a published author. Of the island nation's 300,000 people, Iceland boasts more published authors per capita than anywhere else in the world, with some 10 percent of the population having published a book.
Question 66
With a 42 percent claim on the continent, which of the following countries "owns" the largest part of Antarctica?
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ANew Zealand
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BAustralia
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CArgentina
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DUnited States
Australia
Being one of the closest continents to Antarctica, it may come as no surprise that Australia boasts the largest claim to the icy continent. Although nobody owns Antarctica, per se, Australia's claim is 42 percent – that's nearly 2.3 million square miles.
Question 67
Reaching a whopping 19,714 feet, in what country can you find the deepest canyon in the world?
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ACanada
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BUnited States
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CChina
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DPakistan
China
Move over, Grand Canyon. the Yarlung Tsangpo carves out its deepest point at 19,714 feet and is 7,440 feet on average. Yarlung Tsangpo is also much longer, at 314 miles compared to the Grand Canyon's 277 miles.
Question 68
Representing the colors of "liberty," what was the first country to adopt red, white, and blue for its national flag?
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AFrance
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BCroatia
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CThe Netherlands
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DNew Zealand
The Netherlands
Originally, the Dutch flag was orange, white, and blue, representing the 16th century Prince of Orange's role in the country's independence movement from Spain. This evolved into a red, white, and blue tricolor flag, which was recognized by France during the 18th century as the "colors of liberty" when they adopted their own tricolor during the French Revolution.
Question 69
Known as "Kraft dinner" by the locals, which nation eats the most Kraft Macaroni & Cheese per capita in the world?
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AUnited States
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BIceland
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CNew Zealand
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DCanada
Canada
Believe it or not, Americans aren't the largest consumers of Kraft Mac & Cheese – not by a long shot! Canadians consume 55 percent more of the cheesy stuff than Americans, purchasing nearly a quarter of the global sales each week.
Question 70
Commonly referred to as a sea, the world's largest lake borders all of the following countries EXCEPT which?
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AIran
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BTurkey
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CRussia
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DKazhakstan
Turkey
The Caspian Sea stretches over 143,000 square miles and is the world's largest inland body of water, making it, technically, a lake. Five countries border the Caspian, including Russia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan. After Russia's Lake Baikal, the Caspian has the lowest natural depression at 3,363 feet deep.
Question 71
You could easily get confused in this country, where shaking your head "no" actually means "yes." Name that nation.
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ACroatia
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BRussia
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CBulgaria
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DThailand
Bulgaria
Visiting Bulgaria may be confusing for some, especially if you have a lot of yes or no questions to ask. A nod in Bulgaria means 'no,' while a shake of the head means 'yes.' And, no, it's not perpetually Opposite Day.
Question 72
Boasting two Nobel Laureates, which small country has the most Nobel Prize Winners per capita?
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ABelgium
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BMonaco
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CSaint Lucia
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DPanama
Saint Lucia
The tiny island of St. Lucia has nabbed two Nobel prizes, one for economics in the form of Sir Arthur Lewis' award in 1979, the other for literature in the form of Derek Walcott's award in 1992. Being that the population of St. Lucia is a mere 180,000 people, their rate of Nobel Prize Laureates per capita is about 10.8 per million. Not too shabby! Comparatively, with their 383 Nobel Laureates, the U.S. rate per capita is about 1.17 per million.
Question 73
With an average of more than 10 hours and 42 minutes a week, which country's population spends the most time reading?
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AIndia
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BSwitzerland
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CAustralia
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DJapan
India
Only 74 percent of India's population is literate, which makes the average of 10 hours and 42 minutes per week spent reading even more impressive. Other bookworm countries include Thailand with an average of 9 hours, 24 minutes, and China, with an average of 8 hours.
Question 74
As they say: "in vino veritas." At 12.8 gallons per year, which country drinks the most wine per capita?
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AItaly
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BFrance
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CPortugal
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DVietnam
Portugal
Europe dominates the per-capita consumption of wine, with Portugal leading the pack at 12.8 gallons per person annually. France and Italy follow at 10.3 and 9.6 gallons respectively, while the U.S. drinks a paltry 2.7 gallons per person each year.
Question 75
At 19,300 feet, the highest mountain pass you can drive on climbs to its precarious peak in what country?
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AIndia
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BNepal
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CChina
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DSwitzerland
India
Featuring the Himalayas, Karakoram, and the Hindu Kush, India requires some elevated motorways to traverse its high mountain ranges. This means it's home to many of the world's highest roads, including Umling La in Eastern Ladakh. Traveling 19,300 feet above sea level, Umling La climbs about 350 feet higher than the world's second-highest drivable road, Bolivia's Cerro Uturuncu.
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