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Head to Head - Countries #3
We put two countries head to head with each other in a series of stand offs! Can you select the winning country in each scenario?
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Last updated: November 26, 2021
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| First submitted | November 26, 2021 |
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| Average score | 73.3% |
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1.
Which does the equator pass through?
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India is a common misconception, it is actually almost 900 km from the equator at closest point. Whereas Kenya has the equator straight through it.
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Which country is larger in area?
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Iran is roughly 4 times the size of Iraq in area.
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Which has more "big" islands? (big = at least 10,000 km²)
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Indonesia has 13 while Philippines has only 7. (Source)
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Which has fewer bordering countries?
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Germany borders 9 countries while Poland borders only 7.
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Which receives more rainfall per square km on average each year?
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Despite containing the Amazon rainforest, Brazil averages about 1750 mm/year, while Panama averages over 2900 mm/year.
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Which of these is in the Mediterranean Sea?
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Malta is in the Mediterranean Sea, Samoa is in the Pacific Ocean
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Which is geographically closer to Null "Island"? (The point 0°N 0°E)
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Ghana is about 575km at closest point, while Nigeria is about 770km at closest.
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Which won more gold medals at the 2020/21 Summer Olympic Games?
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While Australia won 17 gold medals, Japan received 27 golds overall.
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Which has more IKEA stores?
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Despite being Swedish, IKEA only has 20 stores in Sweden. Germany has the most of any country at 54.
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Which country is smaller in area?
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Nauru is about one-third the size of San Marino
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Which has the greatest average elevation?
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Bhutan is the greatest of any country, at 3,280m average. While Chile sits at 1,871m average.
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Which of these has a AAA credit rating?
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The Netherlands gained its AAA credit rating in 2015, while Iceland achieved just A in 2017.
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Which is currently part of the British Commonwealth?
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While Ireland joined earlier, it also left in 1949 and has not rejoined. India joined the Commonwealth in 1947 and has never left.
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Which has more people?
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Mexico has 130 million, while Colombia sits at 50 million (as of January 2021)
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Which is more guessed in the Countries of the World Quiz?
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United States is at 97%, while United Kingdom is at 94%. This correlates with the higher proportion of US users on JetPunk.
Josiah
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Level 56
Nov 26, 2021
Great quiz Stewart! Thank you!
weldin
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Level 43
Dec 3, 2021
Huh, I thought both Ireland and India were out of the commonwealth. I remember the breakup being pretty rough.
stylus
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Level 69
Dec 4, 2021
i’m confused by the rainfall question - does it mean per square kilometre? otherwise i thought brazil must get more just by its sheer size advantage. maybe that could be worded clearer
Stewart
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Level 68
Dec 4, 2021
Yes it is averaged over the area of the country. I updated the question, sorry
boypower2566alt
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Level 25
Jan 11, 2022
i got the commonwealth wrong, even though ireland is right next to britain, i got the olympic one wrong, i feel dumb for that, i got the ikea one wrong, but sweden is known for ikea, and the rainfall one, i thought brazil was HUGE but the panama canal might be the reason i got it wrong
FloodedHouse
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Level 50
Jan 26, 2022
the IKEA question really surprised me
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