Test your world knowledge with 59 easy questions about countries, their flags, populations and famous landmarks. A great geography warm-up quiz!
1. Which country is known as the Land of Kangaroos?
💡 Kangaroos are native to Australia and are one of the country's most iconic national symbols.
2. Which country has the largest population?
💡 China has a population of over 1.4 billion people, the largest of any country in the world.
3. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
💡 Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies far east where the sun rises first.
4. Which country is known as the Roof of the World?
💡 Tibet is known as the Roof of the World due to its extremely high altitude on the Tibetan Plateau, averaging over 4,500 metres.
5. Which country is home to the Amazon rainforest?
💡 About 60% of the Amazon rainforest lies within Brazil. It is the world's largest tropical rainforest.
6. Which is the largest country in the world by area?
💡 Russia covers 17.1 million km², making it the largest country in the world by land area.
7. Which country is both a continent and a country?
💡 Australia is the only nation that occupies an entire continent, making it both a country and a continent.
8. Which is the smallest country in the world?
💡 Vatican City covers just 0.44 km² within Rome, Italy, making it the world's smallest country.
9. Which is the most populous country in Africa?
💡 Nigeria has a population of over 220 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa.
10. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
💡 Canada has the longest coastline in the world at approximately 202,080 km including its islands.