MyNext EscapeIt is time for another round of the general knowledge travel quiz, with questions ranging from countries sharing borders through to the highest waterfall in the world. There are 20 Questions and we think 15/20 will be a good score. Good luck
What is the name of the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world?
1. Victoria Falls
2. Niagra Falls
3. Angel Falls
Though both Victoria Falls and Niagara Falls are larger in terms of volume of water, at nearly 1km tall, Angel Falls is comfortably the tallest waterfall on the planet.
What is the correct spelling of this landlocked Asian nation?
1. Kyrgyzstan
2. Kergystan
3. Kurjistan
After Alaska, which US state has the longest coastline?
1. Florida
2. California
3. Hawaii
Between which two countries is the Bering Strait located?
1. France and England
2. United States of America and Russia
3. Finland and Sweden
This specifies a location’s distance north or south of the equator.
1. Latitude
2. Longitude
3. North South Line
Which of the following countries do not border France?
1. Italy
2. Germany
3. The Netherlands
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Germany?
1. Switzerland
2. Denmark
3. Ukraine
Which of the following deserts is the largest?
1. Kalahari Desert
2. Gobi Desert
3. Arabian Desert
Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with Brazil?
1. Peru
2. Chile
3. Colombia
What is the capital of Spain?
1. Madrid
2. Barcelona
3. Seville
Which is the largest US state by area?
1. California
2. Texas
3. Alaska
At almost 700,000 square miles, Alaska is more than twice as big as the second largest state, Texas.
What country is home to the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest?
1. Nepal
2. India
3. Pakistan
Which country below is NOT landlocked?
1. Slovenia
2. Serbia
3. Austria
Which is the most populous country in the world?
1. China
2. Indonesia
3. India
Which of the following capital cities is the most northerly?
1. Dublin, Ireland
2. Ottawa, Canada
3. Tokyo, Japan
At 53 degrees north, Dublin is more northerly than both Tokyo (35 degrees) and Ottawa (45 degrees).
The United Kingdom is comprised of how many countries?
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
By area, what is the smallest country on the planet?
1. Monaco
2. Nauru
3. Vatican City
Vatican City is just 0.2 square miles in area, while Monaco and Nauru are 0.7 and 8.5 square miles respectively.
Which country's flag is this?
1. Iceland
2. Denmark
3. Norway
Which of the following colours does NOT appear on the South African flag?
1. Orange
2. Red
3. Blue
Which country's flag is NOT made up of red, white and blue stripes?
1. Romania
2. Russia
3. Netherlands
