Show You Are A True Traveler With This World Explorer Quiz!
Written by Daniel Rackley
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There are some people that spend their whole lives traveling to far off places, there are some that spend their whole lives planning one epic trip. Either way, it is always good to have the mind of an explorer. Take this quiz and see what you know about these far off spots on the globe!
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Question 1
In what Australian city is this world-famous opera house?
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AMelbourne
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BBrisbane
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CSydney
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DAuckland
Sydney
The world-famous Sydney Opera House was opened in 1973.
Question 2
Another "gateway"; this one, to the west. Where is this arch, the tallest manmade monument in the U.S.?
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ASacramento
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BMinneapolis
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CCleveland
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DSt. Louis
St. Louis
Not only is the Gateway Arch the tallest manmade monument in the U.S. ; it's the tallest manmade arch in the world. The Gateway Arch is called the "gateway to the West." Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the arch was completed in 1965 and designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. Situated on the bank of the Mississippi River, you'll have quite a view when you take the tram 630 feet to the top!
Question 3
Pitcairn Island is home to about 50 people, all of whom are descendants of Fletcher Christian and his fellow mutineers who jumped ship in the South Pacific. What was the name of their famous vessel?
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AHMS Largess
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BHMS Bounty
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CHMS Gummy Bear
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DHMS Plenty
HMS Bounty
The world's least populated territory is also one of the most remote. Pitcairn is in the middle of the Pacific, over 3,000 miles from the nearest continent. Visitors are few: the island is accessible only by a 32-hour sea voyage.
Question 4
What's the name of this iconic island off the western coast of South America?
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AHoliday Island
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BChristmas Island
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CEaster Island
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DMardi Gras Island
Easter Island
Located 2,000 miles off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is famous for the nearly 1,000 ancient monumental stone statues built by the original Polynesian inhabitants to commemorate their high chiefs.
Question 5
Ding, dong – this iconic clock tower stands on the bank of what river?
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ASeine
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BDanube
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CThames
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DAvon
Thames
When you think London, you think Big Ben. The clock tower stands alongside the Houses of Parliament on the banks of the River Thames. The term "Big Ben" actually refers to the bell, not the clock, and the official name of the tower, itself, is Elizabeth Tower. Fun fact: the bell weighs 13 tons. "Big" is right!
Question 6
Arguably one of the most famous walls on Earth, this structure is sacred. Where is its home?
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AGermany
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BChina
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CEgypt
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DIsrael
Israel
The Western Wall, aka the "Wailing Wall," stands in the Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. Jewish people consider the wall a place of prayer and pilgrimage, as it's the only thing that remains of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Some come to place small scraps of paper with prayers into the rock. Dating back to the second century B.C., the Western Wall later formed part of a larger wall, surrounding the Muslim "Dome of the Rock".
Question 7
This Indonesian idyll is one of the world's top honeymoon destinations.
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ASt. Thomas
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BCrete
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CMontserrat
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DBali
Bali
Though hardly an undiscovered paradise, Bali still offers exotic treats for the off-the-beaten-path journeyer. Ancient Hindu temples, emerald green rice terraces, the fresh herb and warm spice aroma of Indonesian dishes. . . it's all here.
Question 8
If you've ever wanted a clay army to guard you in the afterlife, then you're speaking Qin Shi Huangdi's language. What language would that be?
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AJapanese
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BThai
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CChinese
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DKorean
Chinese
China's famous Terracotta Army is sure to slay dragons in the afterlife. The 2000-year-old clay army was first discovered by peasants digging a well in March of 1974. They happened upon remnants of a clay figure, which turned out to be just one of some 8,000 warriors. The tomb of self-proclaimed first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, had been buried beneath the earth since 221 B.C., alongside stone horses, chariots, and more. We bet no one is taking him on in the seventh circle of Hell.
Question 9
This lush volcanic isle in the South Seas is famous for its thatch-roofed overwater bungalows.
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AMalta
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BBora Bora
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CFantasy Island
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DMadagascar
Bora Bora
Bucket list destination Bora Bora is why postcards were invented. This idyllic Polynesian island offers a glittering turquoise lagoon dotted with picturesque stilted bungalows and the majestic Mount Otemanu rising above.
Question 10
Waterfalls and rainforests trapped in a fjord – this place *sounds* incredible. Where might you find Milford Sound?
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AAustralia
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BNew Zealand
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CUnited Kingdom
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DChina
New Zealand
It's no wonder New Zealand is known for its beautiful and dramatic landscapes. Rainforest, waterfalls, fjords, penguins, dolphins, seals – you can have it all in Milford Sound. The looming Mitre Peak stands sentinel over Bowen and Stirling falls, while the jarring cliffs of the fjord fall to the flooded glacial valley. This is one natural landmark you won't want to miss.
Question 11
The eerily desolate industrial island of Gunkanjima was once packed to the gills with Mitsubishi workers. Which country is this?
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ASingapore
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BCanada
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CMongolia
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DJapan
Japan
Just off the coast of Nagasaki sits the tiny, desolate island of Gunkanjima. Once the most densely populated place in world history, the island is still packed to the gills with buildings—but is now without a soul in sight. The island has been entirely abandoned since the Mitsubishi Corporation shuttered operations of the coal mine it started there in the early 1900s.
Question 12
If you were to visit the largest living structure on Earth, where would you be?
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AChina
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BBrazil
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CAustralia
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DFlorida
Australia
Stretching 1,600 miles, 133,000 square miles, and composed of more than 2,900 individual reefs, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is considered the largest living structure on the planet. Located in the Coral Sea off of Queensland, a large part of the marine area is protected, but of course, you can grab your snorkel and flippers and swim with the fishes off of any number of islands.
Question 13
Christ stretches his arms in welcome over this city. Name that South American metropolis.
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ASão Paulo
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BRio de Janeiro
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CSantiago
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DBuenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Known as Christ the Redeemer, the enormous statue mounted on Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro stands 98 feet tall with an arm span that nearly matches at 92 feet. Completed in 1931, the mosaic Art Deco-style statue is made of thousands of soapstone tiles and is visited by around 1.8 million people a year. If you're willing to make the pilgrimage on foot, you've got a workout ahead of you: there are 110 steps to the top!
Question 14
If they were trying to keep us out, this won't do it. What country's "Gateway" is located in Mumbai?
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AChina
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BSingapore
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CIndia
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DFrance
India
The Gateway of India is a welcoming sight in Mumbai. Overlooking the harbor, the colossal landmark was once a monument celebrating the British Raj in India. But after the British had worn out their welcome, the Gateway of India was the scene of independence, during a ceremony known as the "First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry" in February of 1948. Independent India is now one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Question 15
Decorated with 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles, this iconic mosque stands on the European side of what city?
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ADamascus
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BIstanbul
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CDubai
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DAbu Dhabi
Istanbul
Istanbul's historic Blue Mosque is called such due to the 20,000 handmade blue tiles that decorate the mosque's interior. Built during the 17th century under Ahmed I, the Ottoman Empire's Sultan lies in the mosque's tomb. Ahmed I hoped that it would rival the splendor of its Old City neighbor, Hagia Sophia. And it does.
Question 16
One of the most faithful landmarks known to man, which national park is home to this geyser?
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AGrand Canyon National Park
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BYosemite National Park
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CGlacier Park
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DYellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful was named thus due to its fairly predictable eruptions. Although you probably shouldn't set your watch by the geyser, you can fairly guess that it will erupt regularly, based on its past frequency. Located in Yellowstone, America's first national park (and the world's!), Old Faithful was happened upon by the Washburn Expedition in 1870. Erupting to a height of around 130 to 140 feet on average, the 1.5 to 5 minute-eruption occurs about 20 times a day – so around every 74 minutes, give or take.
Question 17
This Indonesian island group is renowned for its wild beauty and its most famous resident (and namesake): the largest lizard on the planet.
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AIguana Islands
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BKomodo Islands
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CGila Islands
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DGecko Islands
Komodo Islands
Indonesia's Komodo National Park is an untamed natural paradise for the adventure-seeking traveler. The islands are renowned for stunning mountain hikes and spectacular dive sites (as well as those formidable lizards).
Question 18
This traditional floating fishing village is located in breathtaking Ha Long Bay. Which country is this?
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AIndonesia
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BSaudi Arabia
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CMongolia
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DVietnam
Vietnam
These man-made islands of interconnected floating boats/homes date back to the 19th century. This is one of three remaining floating villages in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Site.
Question 19
Which city has buried its dead on the cemetery island of San Michele since the early 1800s?
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AParis
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BPisa
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CMilwaukee
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DVenice
Venice
The perennially flooded floating city of Venice had a big sanitation problem in the early 19th century: diseases were washing up from the city graves. The solution was to dedicate an uninhabited island in the lagoon to be the new burial grounds. Venetians continue to use it for their loved ones' final resting place to this day. (Well, as long as they continue paying the fees—otherwise, into the common burial pit go the remains!)
Question 20
This small Caribbean island named Bequia is part of the country of Saint ____ and the Grenadines. What word fills in the blank?
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AVincent
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BFred
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CPablo
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DStefano
Vincent
Bequia means "island of the clouds" in the ancient Arawak but you'll find plenty of sunshine in this hidden Caribbean treasure. The town's capital of Port Elizabeth is a sleepy harbor just perfect for a slow stroll.
Question 21
Far away from Egypt, this pyramid wasn't built by pharaohs. Where might you find this stone monument?
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AMexico
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BPeru
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CBrazil
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DPanama
Mexico
The pharaohs ain't got nothin' on the Mayans. The ancient civilization located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico built Chichén Itzá sometime in the 6th century. Chichén Itzá was the town, and El Castillo (the castle) is this pyramid, which was centered in the Main Plaza and rises 79 feet, with 91 stairs on all four sides. Known for their calendar, the Mayans are believed to have purposefully constructed this many steps as, combined with the single top platform, they reach 365 steps — the number of calendar days in a solar year.
Question 22
This national landmark is considered sacred to some. Where is this sandstone monolith?
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AChile
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BAustralia
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CSouth Africa
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DNew Zealand
Australia
Called Uluru by indigenous Australians, this enormous sandstone monolith is at the "Red Centre" of the Northern territory. Originating 550 million years ago, the sandstone is considered a sacred place and their ancestral home , so when you visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, be sure to stop by and pay your respects.
Question 23
This stunningly lush Hawaiian island is renowned for its waterfalls and other natural wonders including the Napali coast.
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ATahiti
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BLanai
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CKauaʻi
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DSicily
Kauaʻi
Kauai’s spellbindingly beautiful Napali coast is perhaps the most spectacular of the Garden Island's many must-see sites.
Question 24
This small island group is probably the only place in the world that can boast both penguins and a proper cup of tea.
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AHawaiian Islands
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BFalkland Islands
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CMarshall Islands
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DBritish West Indies
Falkland Islands
Challenged by Argentinians and outnumbered by penguins 300 to 1, the British residents of the Falklands are still very present, thank you very much, in the Victorian towns that dot the islands.
Question 25
Serving as the backdrop of this capital city, this mountain is the highest in the nation. Name that capital.
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ABeijing
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BHong Kong
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CTokyo
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DTaipei
Tokyo
At 12,388 feet, Mount Fuji is one of the world's most climbable mountains. In fact, the sacred mountain and active volcano is summitted by around 300,000 people a year. You can do the trek in a single day from the Subaru Fifth Station. Not into climbing? Then just take it in from afar, perhaps from the shores of the Fuji Five Lakes or from the Tokyo SkyTree.
Question 26
The lowest and flattest nation in the world, this stunning South Asian archipelago sits in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean.
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AMaldives
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BThousand Islands
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CBalearic Islands
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DCook Islands
Maldives
The 1,000+ coral atolls that make up the Maldives are scattered through 100 square miles of the balmy Arabian Sea, just barely peeking above the surface. If you like breathtakingly white sand beaches set in glittering turquoise water (the most crystal clear in the world, according to some), then the Maldives are for you.
Question 27
This spectacular beach is located on Whitsunday Island. Which country is this?
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AAustralia
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BUnited Arab Emirates
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CThailand
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DSoviet Union
Australia
Yes, it's real! Unlike all the humdrum, regular sand beaches around the world, Whitehaven is made of 98% silica. This is what gives the sand its brilliant white-as-snow appearance, as well as a velvet-soft feel.
Question 28
Home to the world's tallest building, this city in the UAE features a number of superlatives. Name that one-upper.
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ADoha
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BAbu Dhabi
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CDubai
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DBangkok
Dubai
The Burj Khalifa stands 160 stories and 2,722 feet to its tip. But to reach the observation deck on the 124th floor, you'll only need a minute, as it tops speeds of 32 feet per second. What other superlatives does Dubai boast? The world's largest manmade island, the world's largest flower garden, and the world's fastest police force (they drive the Bugatti Veyron), just to name a few.
Question 29
This chilling image is from Isla de las Muñecas in Mexico City. What is the English translation of this spooky island's name?
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AIsland of Death
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BIsland of Infanticide
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CIsland of Rainbows
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DIsland of the Dolls
Island of the Dolls
The legend of Isla de las Muñecas is as macabre as you'd expect: the island's caretaker and sole resident witnessed a young girl drown in the lake. To honor her (or perhaps to fend off evil spirits), he spent the rest of his life collecting battered, discarded dolls and hanging them in trees around the island. 50 years after witnessing the girl's death, the caretaker drowned in the exact same spot.
Question 30
As one of the most fjorded nations on Earth, you can't afjord not to visit Hardangerfjord in this country.
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AIceland
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BNew Zealand
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CNorway
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DSweden
Norway
Norway is known for its fjords, and the Hardangerfjord is the second largest of them (and fourth largest in the world), behind only Sognefjord which is the longest and deepest in the country. Stretching 111 miles, Hardangerfjord rides from the Atlantic Ocean to the Hardangervidda plateau. It's from the Trolltunga ("troll's tongue") cliff hanging over this fjord that you should probably go snap a selfie...very carefully.
Question 31
Nicknamed the Art Island, Naoshima is located in this country's Seto Inland Sea.
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AChina
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BJapan
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CMexico
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DCambodia
Japan
Japan's Naoshima Island, packed with must-see art museums and surrealist street installations deserves a spot on every art lover's bucket list.
Question 32
This spectacular natural limestone arch was located on Gozo Island, a part of which central Mediterranean archipelago?
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ACook Islands
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BMadagascar
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CMalta
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DCuba
Malta
Along with 7,000 years of history and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Mediterranean island nation of Malta boasts sandy beaches along a rocky coastline packed with steep cliffs for diving, deep, cool caves to explore, and other geological wonders. Arching up to nearly 100 feet, the Azure Window on the island of Gozo wasn't just a tourist draw—the stunning rock formation was also featured in multiple films and TV shows, including <i>Clash of the Titans</i> (1981) and HBO's <i>Game of Thrones</i> (the Dothraki wedding scene in Season One). Sadly, the arch collapsed in a storm in March of 2017.
Question 33
Known for its azure lake, Banff National Park calls what country home?
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AUnited States
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BSwitzerland
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CAustria
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DCanada
Canada
Canada's oldest national park was born in 1885. Full of glaciers, ice fields, mountains (including the Rocky Mountains), and coniferous forests, Banff National Park is exactly what you want a national park to be. The 14-mile long Moraine Lake claims to be one of the most photographed lakes in the world and you can see why. The vibrant color of the glacial waters is caused by light refraction off the "rock flour" deposited regularly by glacial flow.
Question 34
Home to the Emerald Buddha, this Grand Palace lies in the heart of which capital city?
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ABangkok
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BBeijing
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CHong Kong
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DSingapore
Bangkok
This traditional, historical, and sacred site is Bangkok's gem. The 18th century Grand Palace houses the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, a jade Buddha whose image depicts nirvana. You might be tempted, but don't touch! Only the Thai king is allowed to.
Question 35
Pictured here is Shipwreck Beach, one of the most photographed sites in Greece. On which island in the Ionian Sea can you find it?
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ANewfoundland
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BMalta
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CZakynthos
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DSicily
Zakynthos
Zakynthos has been inhabited for millennia. The shipwreck, on the other hand, only dates back to 1980.
Question 36
You'll have to travel to the Middle East to see this "Lost City". Where is this new Seventh Wonder of the World?
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ASyria
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BJordan
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CQatar
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DLebanon
Jordan
Covering 2,640 acres, there's a lot to explore at Petra Archaeologic Park. Located in Jordan, the ancient "Lost City" of Petra made the list of the new Seven Wonders of the World, despite not being new at all. Hip and happenin' around 400 B.C. to 106 A.D., the site was the rich capital of the Nabataean civilization. Although you no longer have to be rich to visit, there is one requirement: good walking shoes!
Question 37
This now abandoned island fortress known as No Man's Land was built during Victorian times to defend which country against the perceived threat of a French invasion?
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ASpain
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BEngland
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CCanada
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DBelgium
England
No Man's Land was just one of a collection of massively expensive and, well, massive, sea fortifications that the Brits constructed to guard themselves from the looming threat of their southern neighbor—which never came. After years of bobbing uselessly in the English Channel, the floating behemoth was transformed into a luxury hotel in 2015.
Question 38
Legend has it this causeway was collapsed by giants. Where is this natural phenomenon?
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AIreland
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BEngland
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CDenmark
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DNorway
Ireland
Hate to break it to ya, but the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland are actually naturally occurring formations from a volcanic fissure eruption. But spread across a beach on the country's east coast, legend has it that a Scottish giant destroyed a bridge between Scotland and Ireland, while he was escaping his Irish giant nemesis. Don't know about you, but we're gonna go with that story.
Question 39
What's the name of this ultra ritzy French-speaking Caribbean jewel?
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ABahamas
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BLong Island
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CSt. Barts
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DTrinidad
St. Barts
The who's who of elite jet setters and more than a few pop stars make tony St. Barts (or Saint Barth's for you Francophile sticklers) their Caribbean destination #1. Thankfully, this picture perfect island retains its charm, including in the quaint red-roofed capital of Gustavia.
Question 40
This tropical island nation sits in the Indian Ocean, just off of East Africa.
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ACook Islands
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BAlcatraz
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CThe Lesser Antilles
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DSeychelles
Seychelles
A top destination of the jet set, the Republic of Seychelles boasts crystal clear water, lush vegetation and white sand beaches framed by majestic granite rock formations. This legendary pirate hideout is said to contain buried treasure still hidden and waiting to be found!
Question 41
Wanna surf "The Wave"? Then travel to this U.S. state.
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AVermont
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BNew Mexico
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CArizona
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DColorado
Arizona
Located along Arizona's northern border with Utah, the Wave is a stunning rock formation in the Coyote Buttes North. The sandstone has been carved out by water erosion since the Jurassic era, creating these deep troughs that depict whimsical movement in the rock. If you want to ride the Wave, lace up those hiking boots, as getting there requires a six-mile walk roundtrip. And make sure you get a permit before visiting! Only twenty people are allowed per day.
Question 42
A 1995 series of volcanic eruptions virtually demolished 2/3 of this eastern Caribbean island. What's the island's name?
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APompeii
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BJamaica
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CMontserrat
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DBarbados
Montserrat
Located in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles, the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat is traditionally known as the "Emerald Isle" due to its lush, green landscape. That nickname still applies . . . to the northern portion of the island. But the rest of this once-bustling tourist destination, including its capital of Plymouth, is now a desolate, ash-covered ghost town. Dormant for more than 500 years, Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano's 1995 eruption and subsequent flows forced 2/3 of the island's population to flee, leaving dozens of abandoned communities that now exist within an exclusion zone deemed too dangerous for civilians.
Question 43
In which ocean can you find the wonderfully peculiar Rock Islands of Palau?
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AAtlantic
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BIndian
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CArctic
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DPacific
Pacific
The Rock Islands are truly like nowhere else on earth. This tropical Shangri-La is made up of 250 (or so) lushly covered limestone islands in an array of fascinating shapes. The curious forms are scattered through crystal clear waters teeming with delights for the underwater explorer.
Question 44
This capital centerpiece looks more like a confection than a church. Where is this colorful cathedral?
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ASt. Petersburg
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BMoscow
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CKiev
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DSophia
Moscow
Built by Ivan the Terrible, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is not terrible at all. The mid-16th-century centerpiece of Moscow stands smack dab in the middle of Red Square near the Kremlin. Made up of nine chapels, the colorful cathedral wasn't originally all these confectionary shades, which were painted some 200 years later. The cathedral is said to have been white initially to match the Kremlin.
Question 45
This central Hawaiian island is an off-the beaten path gem that was once the site of a leper colony.
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AMaui
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BMolokai
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CLanai
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DThe Big Island
Molokai
For nearly a century beginning in the 1860s, Molokai was used as a leper colony; some of the people exiled to the island in the 1960s are still residents (thanks to modern medical treatment). Today, Molokai visitors can learn about this fascinating history at Kalaupapa National Historic Park, as well as explore historic Polynesian worship sites in the Halawa Valley and camp out on one of Hawaii's largest white sand beaches.
Question 46
Abandoned before completion by the U.S. Army in 1874, the mammoth coastal citadel of Fort Jefferson still sits in which state's Dry Tortugas National Park?
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ASouth Carolina
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BCalifornia
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CFlorida
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DIowa
Florida
Named for the sea turtles that were once abundant there, Florida's Dry Tortugas islands were once a significant shipping corridor—and also the site of hundreds of shipwrecks. Untold treasures still lie buried under its waters.
Question 47
This glorious cathedral's construction is projected to take longer to build than the Great Pyramids. Where is this Gaudí masterpiece?
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AMadrid, Spain
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BLisbon, Portugal
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CBuenos Aires, Brazil
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DBarcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí envisioned the stunning cathedral known as La Sagrada Familia (the holy family) more than a century ago, and it has yet to be finished. Comparatively, the Great Pyramid of Giza only took 20 years to build. Construction on La Sagrada Familia began in 1882 with the estimated completion date set at 2026. Sadly, Gaudí only lived to see about of a quarter of the basilica to completion, as he was hit by a tram and died in 1926. But he lives on in the architecture of Barcelona, as you can see his works all over the city in Park Güell, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, and many more.
Question 48
This secluded archipelago straddles the equator and is the principal area of the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati.
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ATierra del Fuego
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BGilbert Islands
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CHawaiian Islands
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DNantucket
Gilbert Islands
A chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands, the Gilbert Islands and the other regions of Kiribati won independence from the colonizing Brits in 1979. Spread over 300 square miles, Kiribati is the only country in the world situated within all four hemispheres.
Question 49
This tiny island east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean is an overseas department of France.
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ASt. Barts
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BRéunion
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CVenice
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DIbiza
Réunion
The lush volcanic island of Réunion is covered with craters so large that some contain entire villages. Best stay on the interior too: the island has the world's highest rate of shark attacks!
Question 50
Covered by a "tablecloth", this mountain serves as the backdrop of what major city?
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AJohannesburg
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BBuenos Aires
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CDarwin
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DCape Town
Cape Town
Regularly covered by cloud coverage known as the "tablecloth", Table Mountain rises from the sea over Cape Town, South Africa. The focal point of Table Mountain National Park, the plateau is home to lots of endemic species and is a hot tourist attraction. You can either don your hiking boots and climb to the top or visit the tabletop by cable car.
Question 51
Although the Easter Island heads are floating in the middle of the ocean, which country owns this island?
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AAustralia
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BChile
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CPortugal
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DArgentina
Chile
Located a full 2,300 miles away from South America's west coast in Polynesia, it may seem strange that Chile claims ownership to Easter Island. But they do, annexing the island in 1888 and designating it a special territory in 2007. The Rapa Nui civilization, however, are the ones who left their mark on the island, creating around 900 moai statues, which some archeologists believe may have been family guardians in the afterlife. Measuring up to 70 feet tall, they sure look intimidating.
Question 52
Inspiring the likes of Walt Disney, where is this fairy-tale castle located?
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ADenmark
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BAustria
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CBulgaria
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DGermany
Germany
You may just find your "happily ever after" at Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. Located near Schwangau, Germany, this real-life enchanted castle was built by Bavarian King Ludwig II in nature that's equally as enchanting as the castle, itself. The castle is said to have motivated Disney to create the Magic Kingdom and is the inspiration behind Sleeping Beauty's castle.
Question 53
Taste the rainbow! Weathering and mineralogy have resulted in these colorful mountains in what country?
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APeru
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BBrazil
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CMexico
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DNew Zealand
Peru
Peru's Vinicunca (also called the "mountain of seven colors") makes for a surreal landscape. Located in the Andes, these fairytale colors – yellows, reds, greens, and purples – are the result of an array of minerals; iron sulphide for the yellows, rust for the reds, chlorite for the greens, and goethite or oxidized limonite for the purples. Take in these beauties at some point during your technicolor visit to Peru, and you might just feel you're not in Kansas anymore.
Question 54
This Balearic beauty boasts the hottest nightlife in the Mediterranean Sea.
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AElba
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BStaten Island
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CIbiza
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DCorsica
Ibiza
R&R-seeking holidaymakers may have a hard time seeing past Ibiza's legendary party-central reputation. But the island also offers multiple pleasures of a more low-key variety, such as wellness retreats, secret coves, and quiet inns.
Question 55
Feelin' a bit nippy? You're probably exploring Europe's largest icecap, found in what country?
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AIceland
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BNorway
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CFinland
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DItaly
Iceland
The largest ice cap in Europe is, perhaps unsurprisingly, found in Iceland. Vatnajökull (or Vatna Glacier), which means "river glacier", is the biggest ice cap by volume and makes up about 8% of the entire country at 3,050 square miles. As the centerpiece of Vatnajökull National Park, a stop at the Icelandic icecap is a must. Be careful though; it weighs about 3000 million tons.
Question 56
The abandoned stilt village of Ukivok on King Island was built by the indigenous Iñupiat population. Where is this cliffside ghost town?
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AIceland
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BAlaska
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CJamaica
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DGreenland
Alaska
Abandoned over 50 years ago by its seafaring native tribe, the Iñupiat's unique village still clings to the steep mountain side as if waiting for the return of its people.
Question 57
Until recently, visitors flocked to see the swimming elephants of Havelock Island (aka Swaraj Dweep) in the Bay of Bengal. The island is closest to Myanmar, but belongs to which country?
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ASri Lanka
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BIndia
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CCanada
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DThailand
India
Elephants naturally like water, but swimming? Not so much. But in the 1970s, ten elephants were taught to swim so they could carry logs between the islands of India's Andaman archipelago. Logging was banned in 2004, but a single elephant named Rajan stayed on until his death in 2016 at the ripe old elephant age of 66.
Question 58
Which beautiful Puerto Rican island was once used by the U.S. Navy as a bombing range and testing ground?
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AHispaniola
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BMaui
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CVieques
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DCulebra
Vieques
Just eight miles off the coast of bustling Puerto Rico, Isla de Vieques is a rugged tropical paradise featuring white sand beaches, wild horses, and a breathtakingly beautiful bioluminescent bay.
Question 59
The Similan Islands Marine National Park, one of the world's top diving spots, sits 45 miles off the coast of Phang-Nga Province. What country is this?
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AThailand
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BCambodia
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CVancouver Island
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DIndonesia
Thailand
The Similan Islands are known for the pristine coral reefs and its crystal clear turquoise water; but above the surface is just as spectacular. The smooth granite rock formations rising up from the sea throughout these islands are almost otherworldly. The most iconic of these is Sail Rock on Ko Similan.
Question 60
This West Indies isle is famed for its postcard-perfect pair of towering volcanic peaks.
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AAruba
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BSt. Lucia
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CGilligan's Island
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DBarbados
St. Lucia
St. Lucia's Pitons are among the most photographed sites in the Caribbean. But the lush island's natural wonders extend far beyond these spectacular peaks; adventurous visitors will discover waterfalls, jungles, hidden beaches and extinct volcanoes. And then there's the Creole cuisine. . .
Question 61
If you love your own reflection, gaze at it in the natural looking-glass of the world's largest salt flat. Name that country.
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AArgentina
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BKenya
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CBolivia
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DThailand
Bolivia
Stretching across 4,250 square miles, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the largest salt flat in the world. Pink flamingos are some of the only wildlife that inhabit the rare ecosystem, as the salt flat is the remnants of a prehistoric lake that went dry ages ago, leaving this otherworldly natural phenomenon behind.
Question 62
If you want to feel like you're walking through a surrealist painting, visit the Crooked Forest in what country?
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AAustria
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BCanada
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CPoland
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DGermany
Poland
The Crooked Forest in Poland ("Krzywy Las" in Polish) is a grouping of around 400 trees that are – you guessed it – crooked. How they all bent this way, no one really knows. Theories range from a strange gravitational pull that transformed their trunks to a snowstorm that may have damaged their growth while they were young trees. Others believe these J-shaped trees were man made. Whatever the case, they sure make for a real-life Dali painting.
Question 63
The crumbling rubble of an abandoned leper colony sits on North Brother Island, within which major metropolis?
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ANew York
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BLondon
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CToronto
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DDallas
New York
Just a stone's throw from the ritzy high rises of Manhattan, this eerily desolate island sits in decay. From 1885 until 1963, it was the grim home of quarantined patients with smallpox, leprosy, tuberculosis and eventually, drug addiction—including the infamous Typhoid Mary, who spent three decades here in near total isolation. Adding to its sinister history, the island was also the site of one of the worst disasters in American History: the 1904 ship fire on the General Slocum. The fire killed 1,021 people (mostly women and children); many of the victims' bodies washed ashore on the banks of North Brother.
Question 64
You don't want to cut yourself on this "Forest of Knives". Where might you visit Tsingy de Bemaraha?
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AMadagascar
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BTanzania
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CBrazil
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DSpain
Madagascar
Madagascar's Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site is composed of a "forest" of limestone needles, hewn by erosion. The caverns and fissures within the tsingy limestone have been shorn by rainwater over five million years. When you visit the National Park and Strict Nature Reserve alongside it, be careful not to touch! Not only is the area nicknamed "Forest of Knives", but many of the species here are endemic.
Question 65
What's the apt name of this desolate, inhospitable rock in the South Atlantic?
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AUnwelcoming Island
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BGuess Again Island
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CInaccessible Island
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DImpassable Island
Inaccessible Island
Out in the middle of the South Atlantic's rough, freezing water, lies the world's most remote inhabited archipelago, Tristan da Cunha, and the aptly named Inaccessible Island. The site of several historic shipwrecks, the island is ringed by sheer cliffs with just one small pebble peach to land a boat—which is possible approximately seven days per year due to the turbulent sea. Nonetheless, determined bucket-listers continue to try their luck, for the chance to say "I was there."
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