150 Geography Trivia Questions
Last updated: August 25, 2025 by Katie
Whether you're hanging out at home, organizing a school challenge, or just love a good brain workout, this ultimate collection of geography trivia is the perfect way to spark some friendly competition and test everyone's knowledge of the world!
Here, I’ve pulled together all the most fun easy geography questions, US geography and world geography trivia questions, so you can enjoy them too! From 7-70, there’s something here for everyone. From continents and countries to famous landmarks and population facts, these questions are designed to challenge your geographic smarts while keeping things fun and entertaining. So grab your friends, gather some snacks, and get ready to flex your geography brain power!
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Easy Geography Trivia for Kids
Whether you're at home, in the classroom, or hanging out with friends, this easy geography trivia for kids is packed with fun facts about our amazing planet! Oceans, rivers, famous landmarks, and cool countries—these questions will get your brain thinking and your imagination traveling.
Q: How many continents are there?
A: 7
Q: What is the biggest ocean on Earth?
A: Pacific Ocean
Q: Which U.S. city is known as the “City of Angels”?
A: Los Angeles, California
Q: Which direction does the sun rise from?
A: East
Q: What is the capital of the United States?
A: Washington, D.C.
Q: Which country has the Eiffel Tower?
A: France
Q: What is the name of the longest river in the world?
A: Nile River (or Amazon River — both are often debated!)
Q: What is the coldest place on Earth?
A: Antarctica
Q: Which country is famous for The Great Pyramids?
A: Egypt
Q: On which continent will you find the Alps mountain range?
A: Europe
Q: What is the largest continent?
A: Asia
Q: What is the name of the imaginary line that goes around the middle of the Earth?
A: The Equator
Q: What is the capital city of England?
A: London
Q: Which ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
A: Atlantic Ocean
Q: What is the name of the desert that covers most of northern Africa?
A: The Sahara Desert
Q: Which country has a maple leaf on its flag?
A: Canada
Q: Which U.S. state is known as “The Sunshine State”?
A: Florida
Q: Which continent is the United States in?
A: North America
Q: What country has the Taj Mahal?
A: India
Q: What’s the smallest continent?
A: Australia
Q: Which country is known for the Great Wall?
A: China
Q: Morocco is located on which continent?
A: Africa
Q: What country do kangaroos come from?
A: Australia
Q: What is the capital city of France?
A: Paris
Q: Which body of water lies between Africa and Europe?
A: Mediterranean Sea
Q: What’s the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
A: Mount Everest
Q: Which country is known as “The Land of the Rising Sun”?
A: Japan
Q: Which U.S. state has the Grand Canyon?
A: Arizona
Q: What is the largest country in the world by size?
A: Russia
Q: What is the official language of Brazil?
A: Portuguese
Q: What is the capital city of Japan?
A: Tokyo
Q: What is the capital city of India?
A: New Delhi
Q: Which continent is Brazil on?
A: South America
Q: What is the capital city of Mexico?
A: Mexico City
Q: Which U.S. state is made up of islands?
A: Hawaii
Q: What is the capital city of Italy?
A: Rome
Q: What language is the most spoken in the world?
A: Mandarin
Q: Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
A: New York (specifically Liberty Island)
Q: What is the name of Earth’s southernmost continent?
A: Antarctica
Q: What is the smallest state in the U.S.?
A: Rhode Island
Q: How many major oceans are there on the planet?
A: Five
Q: Which continent has the most countries?
A: Africa
Q: What is the capital city of Spain?
A: Madrid
Q: What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
A: Pacific Ocean
Q: Which country is directly north of the United States?
A: Canada
Q: What is the name of the largest island in the world?
A: Greenland
Q: What is the longest mountain range in the world?
A: The Andes Mountains
Q: Which city and country would you visit to see the Parthenon?
A: Athens, Greece
Q: Which country has the most people in the world?
A: India
Q: Which watery landmark spans the border between New York and Canada?
A: Niagara Falls
US Geography Trivia
It’s time to put your US geography knowledge to the test! From state capitals and nicknames to famous landmarks and fun facts, this US geography trivia is packed with questions that will challenge your brain and teach you something new along the way.
Q: Which two states are not connected to the rest of the U.S.?
A: Alaska and Hawaii
Q: What state is known for its potatoes?
A: Idaho
Q: What river flows south from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
A: Mississippi River
Q: What do we call the group of lakes in the northern U.S.?
A: The Great Lakes
Q: Which U.S. state is known as the “First State” because it was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
A: Delaware
Q: What state is Mount Rushmore in?
A: South Dakota
Q: In 1980, what U.S. volcano erupted causing catastrophic damage in Washington state?
A: Mount St. Helens
Q: Which state’s motto is “Live Free or Die”?
A: New Hampshire
Q: Which major U.S. river flows through the Grand Canyon?
A: Colorado River
Q: Which state has the most people?
A: California
Q: What is the capital of Texas?
A: Austin
Q: Which U.S. landmark was gifted by France?
A: The Statue of Liberty
Q: Which U.S. states make up the Four Corners?
A: Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico
Q: Where is the Gateway Arch located?
A: St. Louis, Missouri
Q: In what city is the Golden Gate bridge?
A: San Francisco, California
Q: What is the largest freshwater lake by area?
A: Lake Superior
Q: What is the capital of New York?
A: Albany
Q: Which U.S. state is known as the “Ocean State”?
A: Rhode Island
Q: What mountain range runs along the eastern U.S.?
A: Appalachian Mountains
Q: Which U.S. state is known as the “Peach State”?
A: Georgia
Q: What mountain range runs through the western U.S.?
A: Rocky Mountains
Q: Which U.S. state has the most national parks?
A: California
Q: Which state has the nickname “The Lone Star State”?
A: Texas
Q: Which U.S. state has the lowest population?
A: Wyoming
Q: What is the name of the largest active volcano in the world, located in Hawaii?
A: Mauna Loa
Q: What desert contains Death Valley and is found in the southwestern United States?
A: The Mojave Desert
Q: What is the name of the tallest mountain in the US?
A: Denali (Mt. McKinley)
Q: What state contains the North American Pole of Inaccessibility, the furthest point from any ocean?
A: South Dakota
Q: What is the city with the highest elevation in the United States?
A: Leadville, Colorado
Q: What is the capital of Ohio?
A: Columbus
Q: What are the only two US state capital cities that rhyme?
A: Austin and Boston
Q: Which U.S. canyon is the deepest in North America?
A: Hells Canyon (Oregon–Idaho border)
Q: What city is the U.S. Capitol building in?
A: Washington, D.C.
Q: What’s the name of the river that separates Texas from Mexico?
A: The Rio Grande
Q: Which U.S. state has the most volcanoes?
A: Alaska
Q: What is the only US state that commercially grows coffee?
A: Hawaii
Q: Which state is nicknamed “The Garden State”?
A: New Jersey
Q: Which U.S. state touches four of the Great Lakes?
A: Michigan
Q: Which state is called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?
A: Minnesota
Q: What is the southernmost point in the continental United States?
A: Key West, Florida
Q: The Green Mountains are located in which state?
A: Vermont
Q: Which U.S. state is closest to the equator?
A: Hawaii
Q: What is the name of the massive geological feature that runs down the western side of the U.S., influencing earthquakes?
A: The San Andreas Fault
Q: Which U.S. state is divided into two separate landmasses not connected by land?
A: Michigan (Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula)
Q: Which U.S. city is known for its Mardi Gras celebrations and jazz music?
A: New Orleans
Q: Which U.S. natural landmark is known as the world’s largest subtropical wilderness?
A: The Everglades
Q: What is the most populous U.S. city?
A: New York City
Q: What state sits between California and Washington?
A: Oregon
Q: Which state capital is the highest in elevation?
A: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Q: Which Northeastern state was not one of the 13 original colonies?
A: Maine
World Geography Trivia
Travel the world without leaving your seat! These world geography trivia questions cover continents, countries, landmarks, and oceans. Play solo or with friends and find out how much you really know about our amazing planet!
Q: What continent is Australia on?
A: Australia (It’s both a country and a continent!)
Q: What is the largest city in North America?
A: Mexico City
Q: Which country is famous for its tulips and windmills?
A: Netherlands
Q: What is the name of the mountain range that includes Mount Everest?
A: The Himalayas
Q: What is the capital city of Canada?
A: Ottawa
Q: The ancient city of Petra is located in which country?
A: Jordan
Q: Where is the largest desert in the world?
A: Antarctica
Q: Which country is known as the Land of Fire and Ice due to its volcanoes and glaciers?
A: Iceland
Q: What is the capital city of Germany?
A: Berlin
Q: What desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
A: Sahara Desert
Q: What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
A: Africa
Q: What is the most populous city in Europe?
A: Paris
Q: What is the name of the world’s largest coral reef?
A: The Great Barrier Reef
Q: What is the largest country in Africa by area?
A: Algeria
Q: Which European country has both French and German as official languages?
A: Switzerland
Q: What is the official language of Suriname?
A: Dutch
Q: What is the capital city of Argentina?
A: Buenos Aires
Q: What strait separates Europe and Asia in Turkey?
A: The Bosporus Strait
Q: How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
A: 4
Q: Which country is also called The Netherlands?
A: Holland
Q: Which African country is famous for the ancient city of Timbuktu?
A: Mali
Q: What is the proper geographical term for a cluster or chain of islands?
A: Archipelago
Q: Which Asian country is made up of over 7,000 islands?
A: The Philippines
Q: To which country do the Galápagos Islands belong?
A: Ecuador
Q: Which German castle inspired Disney’s castles in “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty”?
A: Neuschwanstein Castle
Q: The Cape of Good Hope can be found in which country?
A: South Africa
Q: What is the highest mountain in Africa?
A: Mount Kilimanjaro
Q: In which country is the Hagia Sophia located?
A: Turkey
Q: What’s the name of the ocean between Africa and Australia?
A: Indian Ocean
Q: What’s the name of the sea bordered by Saudi Arabia and Africa?
A: Red Sea
Q: Approximately what percentage of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere?
A: 90 percent
Q: Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
A: Canada
Q: Which African lake is the second largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area?
A: Lake Victoria
Q: In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
A: Atlantic Ocean
Q: How many countries sit on the equator?
A: 13
Q: What is the name of the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world?
A: Angel Falls
Q: How many countries in the world are landlocked?
A: 44
Q: Which country is known as the “Emerald Isle”?
A: Ireland
Q: What landform marks the lowest elevation on Earth’s surface?
A: The Dead Sea
Q: What percentage of Earth’s water is not held in oceans?
A: 3%
Q: What is the smallest country in the world?
A: Vatican City
Q: What is the circumference of Earth in miles?
A: 24,901 miles
Q: What is the capital city of Austria?
A: Vienna
Q: Which two continents are entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
A: Australia and Antarctica
Q: What country is shaped like a boot?
A: Italy
Q: In which country is Machu Picchu located?
A: Peru
Q: What is the flattest country in the world?
A: The Maldives
Q: In which country is Stonehenge located?
A: England
Q: What is the deepest oceanic trench on Earth?
A: The Mariana Trench
Q: What is the capital city of New Zealand?
A: Wellington
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