World Geography Challenge 2

1. What is the name of the peninsula on which Spain and Portugal are located?

💡 The Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe is home to Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and a small part of France.

2. What is the name of the channel that separates England from France?

💡 The English Channel (La Manche in French) separates southern England from northern France and is about 560 km long.

3. What is the name of the largest lake in Africa?

💡 Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world by area.

4. What is the capital of Mexico?

💡 Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and one of the most populous cities in the world, home to over 9 million people.

5. Which ocean does the Panama Canal connect the Atlantic to?

💡 The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, allowing ships to avoid sailing around South America.

6. Which European country has the most volcanoes?

💡 Italy has the most volcanoes in Europe, including Etna, Stromboli, and Vesuvius. It sits on a tectonically active zone.

7. Which country shares the longest land border with the United States?

💡 Canada shares a 8,891 km border with the United States — the longest international land border in the world.

8. What is the name of the deepest point in the world's oceans?

💡 The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean reaches a maximum depth of about 11,034 metres at the Challenger Deep.

9. Which country is the world's largest producer of crude oil?

💡 Saudi Arabia is the world's largest exporter of crude oil and has the second largest proven oil reserves.

10. Which country is home to the city of Istanbul?

💡 Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and cultural capital, straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus strait.

11. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

💡 Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, located in the center of the Arabian Peninsula.

12. Which country is the Sahara Desert NOT in?

💡 Ethiopia is in East Africa and does not contain part of the Sahara Desert, which spans North and West Africa.

13. Which river flows through the most countries in the world?

💡 The Danube River flows through 10 countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine.

14. What is the capital of Nigeria?

💡 Abuja has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991, replacing Lagos which remains the largest and most populous city.

15. What is the capital of Egypt?

💡 Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world, home to over 10 million people.

Quiz Complete!