World Geography facts
How well do you know the planet? World Geography takes you across oceans, deserts and capital cities. Some answers are famous and a few are surprising, including capitals that are not the biggest city in their country.
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Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific is the largest ocean and covers about a third of Earth’s surface.
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Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara in North Africa is the largest hot desert, covering roughly nine million square kilometres.
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Which is the highest mountain above sea level?
Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, measured at about 8,849 metres.
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What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra is Australia’s capital. It was chosen as a compromise between the rivals Sydney and Melbourne.
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What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasília is Brazil’s capital, a purpose-built city inaugurated in 1960.
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Which is the largest country by land area?
Russia is the largest country by land area and spans 11 time zones.
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Which is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, covering less than half a square kilometre inside Rome.
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Mount Fuji is in which country?
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest peak, at 3,776 metres, and is an active volcano.
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Which strait separates Spain from Morocco?
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from Morocco and links the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
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Which of these is both a country and a continent?
Australia is the only place that is both a country and a continent in its own right.
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Which is the largest country in South America?
Brazil is the largest country in South America and takes up nearly half of the continent’s land.
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What is the name of the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth?
The Equator runs around the middle of the Earth and divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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Which major city lies on two continents?
Istanbul lies in both Europe and Asia, with the two sides separated by the Bosphorus strait.
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Which is the largest US state by area?
Alaska is the largest US state by area, more than twice the size of Texas.
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Which is the world’s largest island?
Greenland is the world’s largest island, and most of it is covered by an ice sheet.