Basic World Geography Facts

1. Which strait separates Europe from Africa?

💡 The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, separating Spain from Morocco.

2. Which country is known for the Sahara Desert?

💡 Algeria, along with several other North African countries, has much of the Sahara Desert within its borders.

3. What is the capital of Argentina?

💡 Buenos Aires is Argentina's capital and one of the largest cities in South America.

4. Which country is made up of over 17,000 islands?

💡 Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, comprising more than 17,000 islands.

5. What is the capital of Turkey?

💡 Ankara, not Istanbul, is the official capital of Turkey, though Istanbul is the largest city.

6. Which country is the largest by population?

💡 India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country in 2023.

7. What is the capital of Thailand?

💡 Bangkok is Thailand's capital and largest city, known for its vibrant street life and temples.

8. Which country is famous for the Amazon River?

💡 The Amazon River flows primarily through Brazil, though it originates in Peru.

9. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

💡 Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.

10. What is the capital of Indonesia?

💡 Jakarta has long served as Indonesia's capital, located on the island of Java.

11. What is the capital of South Korea?

💡 Seoul has been South Korea's capital and largest city for over six centuries.

12. Which country spans both Europe and Asia?

💡 Turkey is a transcontinental country, with a small portion in Europe and the majority in Asia.

13. What is the capital of South Africa's legislative branch?

💡 Cape Town is South Africa's legislative capital, while Pretoria is the administrative capital.

14. What is the capital of Japan?

💡 Tokyo has been the capital of Japan since 1868 and is one of the world's most populous cities.

15. Which sea is known as the saltiest body of water in the world?

💡 The Dead Sea has an extremely high salt concentration, allowing people to float easily on its surface.

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