Travel the globe with this world countries quiz!

What Asian nation has the second highest population of any country in the world?

Japan

India

With 1.31 billion people, India is the second most-populated country in the world. It is expected to overtake China around 2022.

Pakistan

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Which Asian country sports a red flag with a golden star at the center?

China

Malaysia

Vietnam

The Vietnamese flag, with its gold star on a red background, has flown over the unified country since 1976.

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What is the capital of Turkey?

Ankara

Ankara serves as the capital city of Turkey, a nation that straddles the dividing line between Europe and Asia.

Bodrum

Istanbul

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What Asian country has Kuala Lumpur as its capital?

Thailand

Cambodia

Malaysia

Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur is home to the Petronas Towers, once recognized as the tallest buildings in the world.

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What nation regulates climbing on Mt. Everest?

Nepal

Nepal, which sits between China and India, regulates much of the climbing on Everest.

Japan

Pakistan

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Where is Pyeongchang, the selected host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, located?

China

South Korea

Pyeongchang, South Korea will play host to the 2018 Olympics. The country is also home to one of history's greatest figure skaters, Olympian Yuna Kim.

North Korea

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The U.S. recognizes Taiwan as an independent nation.

TRUE

FALSE

The U.S. Department of State does not recognize Taiwan as an independent nation, nor does it support Taiwan's efforts towards independence from China.

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What country has the capital city of Islamabad?

Afghanistan

Kazakhstan

Pakistan

Islamabad sits in the northwest corner of Pakistan, and has served as the nation's capital since the 1960s.

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What is the most populated nation in South America?

Peru

Chile

Brazil

With 206 million people, Brazil is South America's most populated country, and the 6th most populated nation on Earth.

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In what country can you visit Machu Picchu?

Peru

Built in the 15th century, the magnificent Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes Mountains in Peru.

Brazil

Chile

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What is the smallest nation in South America by population?

Uruguay

Suriname

With more than 500,000, the nation of Suriname is the smallest country in South America.

Ecuador

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Lake Titicaca sits on the border between these two nations.

Paraguay and Bolivia

Brazil and Chile

Bolivia and Peru

The world's highest lake, Lake Titicaca —which sits 12,500 feet above sea level — straddles the border of Bolivia and Peru.

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What two nations are the only landlocked countries in South America?

Brazil and Peru

Venezuela and Suriname

Paraguay and Bolivia

Paraguay and Bolivia are the only landlocked countries on the continent, putting them at an economic disadvantage to their neighbors.

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What country is home to the world's highest waterfall?

Paraguay

Venezuela

At 3,212 feet, Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's tallest waterfall.

Bolivia

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Which of the following African nations is not intersected by the Equator?

Gabon

Kenya

Chad

The Equator passes through Congo, Gabon, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia. Chad sits a bit further north.

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Other than Liberia, which African nation was not a product of colonialism?

South Africa

Zimbabwe

Egypt

Egypt and Liberia are the only African nations which were not created out of colonialism.

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What is the most populated country in Africa?

Nigeria

With 167 million people, Nigeria is Africa's most populated country.

South Africa

Egypt

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How many countries are in Africa?

14

34

54

Fifty-four countries make up Africa. In total, the continent is home to around a billion people.

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What body of water separates Africa and Europe?

Strait of Gibraltar

The Strait of Gibraltar sits between Spain and Morocco, separating Africa from Europe.

African Sea

Strait of Good Hope

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Timbuktu is in Asia.

TRUE

FALSE

Timbuktu is a city in Mali, Africa, and is home to one of the world's oldest universities.

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Which African nation has the most pyramids?

Egypt

Chad

Sudan

Sudan is home to more than 200 pyramids, more than twice that of Egypt.

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What African country served as a setting for Tatooine in "Star Wars?"

Tunisia

You can actually visit the area that served as the setting for Tatooine during a trip to the Tunisia, which is located in northern Africa.

Mali

South Africa

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What country is the most densely populated on Earth?

Monaco

At 0.76 square miles and home to 36,000 people, Monaco is the world's most densely populated country.

France

India

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What country borders Monaco?

Italy

Spain

France

Monaco, which is bordered by France and the Mediterranean Sea, is the second smallest nation on Earth.

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What country is not part of the Scandinavian Peninsula?

Denmark

Norway and Sweden — and sometimes Finland — are included in the Scandinavian Peninsula. Denmark is part of mainland Europe.

Norway

Sweden

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What European country is home to Transylvania?

Poland

Bulgaria

Romania

Transylvania sits in Romania's Carpathian Mountains. While Dracula is just a myth, he may have been inspired by Vlad the Impaler, an ancient warrior who lived in the area.

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