Test your world knowledge with 59 easy questions about countries, their flags, populations and famous landmarks. A great geography warm-up quiz!
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Which country has the largest population?
💡 China has a population of over 1.4 billion people, the largest of any country in the world.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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 country is home to the Amazon rainforest?
💡 About 60% of the Amazon rainforest lies within Brazil. It is the world's largest tropical rainforest.
9. 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.
10. 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.