| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Which country has the longest coastline in the world? | Canada | 100%
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| Which country is the city of Volgograd situated in? | Russia | 96%
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| What is the name of the largest river to flow through Paris? | The Seine | 96%
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| What is the capital of Peru? | Lima | 88%
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| Which African country has the largest population? | Nigeria | 88%
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| What is the capital of Canada? | Ottawa | 88%
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| Which country is the newest in the world to be recognised by the UN? | South Sudan | 88%
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| In which city would you find La Sagrada Familia? | Barcelona | 83%
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| Constantinople and Byzantium are former names of which major city? | Istanbul | 83%
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| What is the highest peak in Africa? | Mount Kilimanjaro | 83%
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| Mount Vesuvius casts a shadow over which modern Italian city? | Naples | 83%
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| How many states are there in Australia? | Six | 83%
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| To which country do the Canary Islands belong? | Spain | 83%
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| What three US states have 4 letters in their name? (Name one) | Utah | Iowa | Ohio | 83%
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| What is the capital of Malta? | Valletta | 79%
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| What is the most populous city in the US state of Illinois? | Chicago | 75%
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| How many boroughs are there in New York City? | Five | 75%
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| What did Ceylon change its name to in 1972? | Sri Lanka | 75%
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| The world's first national park was established in 1872 in which country? | United States of America (Yellowstone) | 75%
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| What is the highest mountain in Britain? | Ben Nevis | 67%
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| What is the largest desert in the world? | Antarctica | 63%
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| What is the currency of Sweden? | Swedish Krona | 63%
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| In which UK city would you find the river Clyde? | Glasgow | 54%
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| What is the longest river in the UK? | River Severn | 42%
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| What is the oldest recorded town in the UK? | Colchester | 8%
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