Countries, capitals and fun geography facts for young learners! 63 easy questions perfect for kids aged 7-12. Learn the world — free!
1. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
💡 Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. It is a modern city in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. Mecca and Medina are the two holiest cities in Islam but Riyadh is the political capital.
2. What is the biggest country in the world by area?
💡 Russia is the largest country in the world covering about 17 million square kilometers. It spans 11 time zones across Europe and Asia. It is almost twice the size of the next largest country Canada.
3. What is the smallest country in the world?
💡 Vatican City is the smallest country in the world at only 0.44 square kilometers. It is located inside Rome, Italy. It is the home of the Pope and the center of the Roman Catholic Church.
4. What is the capital of France?
💡 Paris is the capital of France. It is famous for the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum, and delicious food. Paris is often called "The City of Light" and is one of the most visited cities in the world.
5. What is the tallest mountain in the world?
💡 Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world at 8,849 meters above sea level. It is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet. The second tallest mountain K2 is located in Pakistan!
6. Which is the longest river in the world?
💡 The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world at about 6,650 km. It flows through 11 countries and is famous for being the source of life for ancient Egyptian civilization.
7. Which country is shaped like a boot?
💡 Italy is shaped like a boot! If you look at a map of Europe, Italy looks like a leg wearing a high-heeled boot, kicking the island of Sicily. This makes Italy one of the most recognizable countries on a map.
8. What is the largest ocean in the world?
💡 The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean covering more than 30% of Earth's surface. It is so big that all the continents could fit inside it! It stretches from the Arctic in the north to Antarctica in the south.
9. What is the capital of Pakistan?
💡 Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan since 1967. It is a beautiful modern city built in the foothills of the Margalla Hills. Karachi is the largest city but Islamabad is the capital.
10. How many continents are there on Earth?
💡 There are 7 continents on Earth: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (Oceania). Asia is the largest and Australia is the smallest continent.