Quiz Bowl 1 Geography

This island country in the Indian Ocean is known for its unique wildlife, including lemurs. Its capital is Antananarivo.

• Australia

• Madagascar

• Jamaica

• Grenada

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Which river, known for its historical significance, flows through Egypt and is considered the longest river in the world?

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

The Pyrenees mountain range forms a natural border between France and this neighboring country. Barcelona is one of its major cities.

• Spain
• Belgium

• Germany

• Switzerland

This Asian country, known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun,' has Tokyo as its capital. Mount Fuji is a prominent symbol of this country.

• South Korea

• China

• North Korea

• Japan

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The Andes mountain range runs through several South American countries, including this country with its capital at Quito.

• Ecuador
• Chile

• Peru

• Colombia

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This island nation in the Caribbean is known for its vibrant music, including reggae. Its capital is Kingston.

• Bahamas

• Barabados

• Jamaica

• Cuba

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Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is located on the border of Peru and which other country?

• Bolivia
• Ecuador

• Chile

• Brazil

The city of Istanbul is located on two continents. Which two continents are connected by the Bosporus Strait in Istanbul?

• Europe and Africa

• Europe and Asia

• Africa and Asia

• Asia and Australia

The Great Victoria Desert, one of the largest deserts in the world, is located in which country known for its kangaroos and koalas?

• Africa

• New Guinea

• Japan

• Australia

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This African country is home to the Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Uganda

• Rwanda