Geography Trivia

18

It was called Malabouchia by Indians, Rio Grande del Florida by the Spanish, and the St. Louis River by the French. How is it known today?

19

According to the 1990 census, which is the largest state capital city in the U.S. in population?

19

In terms of both area and population, what is the name of the smallest independent country in South America?

5

The easternmost, westernmost, southernmost, and largest countries of Africa all begin with the same letter. Name these countries.

13

Which British residents refer to themselves as Mancunians?

16

Which well-known capital city in Europe has the distinction of being the only one not located on a river?

10

Of all the countries of Europe, which one extends furthest west? not restricted to the European mainland, and not counting possessions of other countries like greenland ?

2

This river with a short name is the longest river in Italy, flowing 640 km (400 miles) from Torino towards Venice. What is this river?

12

After London, population 7 million, what are the next three largest cities in England?

5

Which of these three cities is located closest to New York? Moscow, Buenos Aires, or Honolulu?

17

The Ohio River originates at which city, and into which greater body of water does it eventually flow?

4

Which Tahoe area ski resort was partly owned in the 1930's by Walt Disney, and today includes Mt. Disney?

17

The country that lies closest to Cuba, lies about 50 miles east of Cuba. Which country is it?

6

Which city is used as the reference point for 0 degrees of longitude?

10

The Allegheny and Monongehela rivers meet to form the Ohio river in which city?