Geography Quiz
Countries, capitals, rivers and landmarks from around the globe.
- Questions per game
- 25
- Question pool
- 216
- Time per question
- 50s
- Difficulty
- Mixed
About this Geography quiz
The Geography quiz is a timed trivia game. Each game gives you 25 questions, picked at random from a pool of 216 Geography questions, so no two rounds are exactly the same. Every question has three answer options and one correct answer, and you have 50 seconds to choose. It is made for entertainment and quick learning: play a round, review the practice questions and answers on this page, then come back to beat your score.
What topics are included?
Explore the world from your screen with questions on countries, capitals, rivers, mountains, deserts, oceans and flags. Geography quizzes sharpen your map knowledge, help you remember where places are and what makes them unique, and are a fun way to learn about cultures and landscapes you have not visited yet.
What you'll learn
- Key facts, names and terms connected to Geography
- How to recall information quickly under time pressure
- Which areas you already know well and which are worth revising
- Surprising details you can share with friends and family
Who is this quiz for?
This quiz is for anyone who enjoys Geography trivia: students revising for school or competitive exams, quiz lovers looking for a quick daily brain workout, and fans who want to find out how much they really know. You can play on any phone, tablet or computer.
Difficulty level
Mixed. Questions range from easy warm-ups to tougher details, so every game has something for beginners and experts alike.
How scoring works
- 25 questions in every game.
- 50 seconds to answer each question.
- +20 points for a correct answer.
- −10 points for a wrong answer.
- Your first choice is final: answers cannot be changed.
- If the timer runs out, the game ends automatically.
- High scores appear on the Geography leaderboard.
Geography quiz questions and answers
20 practice questions from this category. Tap a question to reveal the correct answer and explanation.
1. What is the largest country in the world by land area?
- • Russia
- • Canada
- • China
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Correct answer: Russia
2. Which is the longest river in the world?
- • Nile
- • Yangtze
- • Amazon
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Correct answer: Nile
3. Mount Everest lies on the border of Nepal and which country?
- • Bhutan
- • China
- • India
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Correct answer: China
4. Which desert is the largest hot desert on Earth?
- • Gobi
- • Sahara
- • Kalahari
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Correct answer: Sahara
5. What is the capital of Japan?
- • Tokyo
- • Osaka
- • Kyoto
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Correct answer: Tokyo
6. Which ocean is the largest?
- • Pacific
- • Atlantic
- • Indian
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Correct answer: Pacific
7. The Great Pyramids of Giza are located in which country?
- • Egypt
- • Iraq
- • Mexico
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Correct answer: Egypt
8. Which continent is the driest and coldest?
- • Europe
- • Australia
- • Antarctica
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Correct answer: Antarctica
9. What is the smallest country in the world?
- • Vatican City
- • Monaco
- • Malta
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Correct answer: Vatican City
10. The Eiffel Tower is in which city?
- • Rome
- • Berlin
- • Paris
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Correct answer: Paris
11. Which country has the most natural lakes?
- • Russia
- • Brazil
- • Canada
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Correct answer: Canada
12. The Amazon rainforest is mostly located in which country?
- • Colombia
- • Peru
- • Brazil
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Correct answer: Brazil
13. Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
- • Urals
- • Alps
- • Andes
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Correct answer: Urals
14. What is the capital of Australia?
- • Sydney
- • Melbourne
- • Canberra
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Correct answer: Canberra
15. Which sea is the saltiest and lets swimmers float easily?
- • Black Sea
- • Dead Sea
- • Red Sea
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Correct answer: Dead Sea
16. Which country is home to the ancient city of Machu Picchu?
- • Peru
- • Bolivia
- • Chile
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Correct answer: Peru
17. The Sahara Desert covers most of which continent’s north?
- • Asia
- • Africa
- • South America
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Correct answer: Africa
18. Which country has the largest population in the world?
- • Indonesia
- • India
- • United States
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Correct answer: India
19. The Nile River flows into which sea?
- • Arabian Sea
- • Mediterranean Sea
- • Red Sea
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Correct answer: Mediterranean Sea
20. Which country is shaped like a boot?
- • Greece
- • Spain
- • Italy
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Correct answer: Italy
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Geography quiz FAQ
How many questions are in the Geography quiz?
Each game has 25 multiple-choice questions, picked at random from a pool of 216 Geography questions, so every round is a little different.
How does scoring work in the Geography quiz?
You earn 20 points for every correct answer and lose 10 points for a wrong one. You have 50 seconds per question, and your answer is locked in as soon as you choose it.
Is the Geography quiz free to play?
Yes. No real money is involved. Starting a game uses 20 virtual Gems, which are free in-game points you collect by playing and from the daily bonus.
Can I win real money?
No. Gems and points are virtual, have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for money. Game Gems is for entertainment and learning only.
How difficult is the Geography quiz?
Mixed. Questions range from easy warm-ups to tougher details, so every game has something for beginners and experts alike.
Where can I see the correct answers?
The practice questions on this page include their correct answers. During a game, the correct answer is shown after every question, together with an explanation whenever one is available.