Capitals
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin - Berlin has the largest zoo in Europe, which welcomed twin panda cubs Leni and Lotti in 2024
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
Which national park is home to the tallest peak in North America?
Denali National Park (Alaska)
What is the name of the iconic clock tower in London?
Big Ben!
Although most people know this iconic landmark as Big Ben, this is actually the name of the bell in the tower.
The tower itself was previously known as ‘The Clock Tower’, but in 2012 it was renamed Elizabeth Tower to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.
In the U.S., a road sign which is an equilateral triangle is most often associated with what five-letter action?
Yield
What is the capital city of Portugal?
Lisbon - It’s one of the oldest cities in Western Europe and the westernmost capital city in continental Europe.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City - With an area of only 0.44 square kilometers and a population of 825 people and take around 40 minutes to walk the whole way around.
In which national park can you find the famous Old Faithful geyser?
Yellowstone National Park- Yellowstone National Park is located in three states. The park's land area is spread across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, with the vast majority (96%) in Wyoming.
What is the name of the famous Roman amphitheater located in Rome, Italy?
It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.
An "advisory—but not federally mandated—speed limit of 130 kilometers per hour is suggested for what system of controlled access highways in Germany?
Autobahn
What is the capital city of Austria
What is Vienna? It has the highest quality of living on Earth. It’s known for its food, particularly Vienna sausages and Wiener schnitzel, and it’s the home of the croissant.
What is the largest island in the world?
Greenland. Almost 80 percent of the land mass is covered by an ice cap.
Which national park is home to the largest living tree by volume?
Sequoia National Park. the park is located in California and home to the The General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world (measured by volume), in 2022
What U.S. landmark was a gift from France in 1886 and is a symbol of freedom and democracy?
The Statue of Liberty
Established on November 11, 1926 and stretching 2,448 miles across the United States, what famous highway is also known as the Will Rogers Memorial Highway?
Route 66
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Which two countries share the longest international border?
Canada and the United States
Which national park is known for its striking red rock canyons and arches?
Arches National Park. Located in southeastern Utah, near the town of Moab. This park is famous for its over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, along with other unique red-rock formations, creating a picturesque landscape within the state's "Mighty 5" national parks.
At over 277 miles long, which natural wonder in Arizona is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?
The Grand Canyon
The term "iron horse" was a nickname for what type of transportation vehicle? The nicknames came from a newspaper description as follows: "the iron horse with its lungs of brass and sinews of steel, came dashing along at a furious rate, puffing volumes of smoke and flame from its nostrils."
Train
What is the capital city of Australia?
What is Canberra? It’s on the country’s southeastern side between Sydney and Melbourne.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India.
India is the most populated country in the world as of 2025, having surpassed China in population size. India's estimated population is over 1.46 billion people, while China's is around 1.42 billion, with China's population expected to continue to decline.
Between October 7 and March 6, Cadillac Mountain is the first place in the U.S. to witness the sunrise. In which national park is it located?
Acadia National Park. Acadia is the only national park located in the Northeastern United States.
Which historic landmark in Philadelphia is famous for its crack and was rung to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
The Liberty Bell
What five-letter palindrome is both the name of a water transportation vessel and a transportation-focused website that went public in 2012? At one point, this company's namesake app was featured on Travel + Leisure's list of "Best Apps and Websites for Travelers."
Kayak