Natural Landmarks
Name a country larger than the size of Pluto
There is only one! Russia
What is the capital of Australia?
Sydney
Which continent lies in all four hemispheres?
Africa! The world is divided into four hemispheres based on the Equator and the Prime Meridian. While some continents fall into two hemispheres, Africa is the only continent that lies between all four.
Which country celebrates Three Kings Day?
Mexico! At the end of the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, this Mexican holiday celebrates the biblical story of the Three Kings who followed a star till they came upon Christ and gave him gifts. One tradition that is celebrated during this holiday is the baking of Rosca. Baked into this ring of sweet bread is a figure of Jesus. Whoever finds the figure becomes the host of Candelaria in February.
Which European country drinks the most beer?
Which European country drinks the most beer?
Germany
What country has over three million lakes (60% of the world’s total)?
Canada
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What city in the world is spread across two continents?
Istanbul! One part of Istanbul lies in Europe and the other part lies in Asia. Istanbul's European part is separated from its Asian part by the Bosphorus strait, a 31-km-long waterway that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and forms a natural boundary between the two continents.
Which country holds a Christmas festival that is centered on participants publically fighting one another?
Peru! The name Takanakuy means "to hit each other" in the local language — and that's exactly what the Peruvian participants in this festival do. Each Christmas, locals physically fight each other in organized bouts as a way to resolve conflicts.
Which country burns the most coal each year?
China
Considered the largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls straddles which two countries?
Victoria Falls is considered the largest waterfall on the planet. The stunning 355-foot Victoria Falls is shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe. As part of the southern African Zambezi River, the falls comprises a partial border between the two countries.
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
What's the largest desert in the world?
The Antarctic desert! Covering the continent of Antarctica with a size of around 5.5 million square miles- the term desert includes polar deserts, subtropical deserts, cold winter and cool coastal deserts, and are based on their geographical situation
Which country holds a 7-kilometer race, where every participant must dress like Santa Claus?
Wales! The Santa run celebration in Newton, Wales, has over 5,000 people gather together every year to run a 7-kilometer race…all while dressed as Santa Claus! All the money raised goes to charity for the holidays.
In Africa, what river carries the most water?
The Congo
Libya
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavík
Which American state has more people than all of Canada?
California! Canada: 35.85 million. California: 39.14 million. (According to data from 2015.)
Which country has a holiday where monkeys are treated to a buffet of their own?
Lopburi, Thailand! Every year during the Monkey Buffet Festival, monkeys are treated to an exceptional feast of four and a half tons of fruits, vegetables, and candies at the ancient temple of Phra Prang Sam Yot in celebration of one brave monkey who, according to local legend, saved a bride from a ten-headed demon.
What city has the oldest Zoo in the world, and still in use today?
London
What country has more than 180,000 islands?
Finland (more than any other country)
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi
What's the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City! Based on landmass, Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, measuring just 0.2 square miles, almost 120 times smaller than the island of Manhattan. Situated on the western bank of the Tiber River, Vatican City's 2-mile border is landlocked by Italy.
Which country has an annual festival where participants climb an active volcano and toss their possessions into it, hoping it will bring good fortune for the next year?
Indonesia! Every year the Hingu Tenggerese people of Probolinggo East Java celebrate the Yadnya Kasada festival during which they make their way to Mount Bromo, an active volcano. There, they fling their possessions, such as cattle and crops, into the mouth of the volcano, hoping that this sacrifice will rid the community of disease and other disasters.
Which nation spends the most per capita gambling in casinos?
Australia