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Test your basic geography knowledge with 15 easy questions and answers on countries, capitals and landmarks.
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 made up of over 17,000 islands?
💡 Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, comprising more than 17,000 islands.
3. What is the capital of South Africa's legislative branch?
💡 Cape Town is South Africa's legislative capital, while Pretoria is the administrative capital.
4. What is the capital of Argentina?
💡 Buenos Aires is Argentina's capital and one of the largest cities in South America.
5. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
💡 Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.
6. 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.
7. What is the capital of South Korea?
💡 Seoul has been South Korea's capital and largest city for over six centuries.
8. 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.
9. Which country is famous for the Amazon River?
💡 The Amazon River flows primarily through Brazil, though it originates in Peru.
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 Turkey?
💡 Ankara, not Istanbul, is the official capital of Turkey, though Istanbul is the largest city.
12. 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.
13. Which country spans both Europe and Asia?
💡 Turkey is a transcontinental country, with a small portion in Europe and the majority in Asia.
14. What is the capital of Thailand?
💡 Bangkok is Thailand's capital and largest city, known for its vibrant street life and temples.
15. Which country is the largest by population?
💡 India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country in 2023.