geography Trivia Quiz # 26
This is Geography Quiz # 26, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Geography Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Geography Question 1
Geography: Starts with 'D' - The seaport of Dakar is capital of what ?
The correct answer is 'Senegal'
Dakar is on Cape Verde.
Geography Question 2
New Brunswick - Parlee Beach Provincial Park is located near this small fishing town which is famous for its lobster fishing. Can you name the town?
The correct answer is 'Shediac'
The town calls itself the "Lobster Capital of the World".The beach is one of the warmest in Canada because it is on the Gulf Stream.
Geography Question 3
Travels With Chango - What unusual competition is held in Gravel Switch, Kentucky?
The correct answer is 'Outhouse racing'
It has been held every October since 1992. All of these are real competions, by the way. Mashed potato wrestling is an annual event in Clark, SD in July. SPAM carving competitions are held in Austin, MN every July. The Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest is held every March in Montpelier, VT.
Geography Question 4
Facts About The Netherlands 2 - What is the Dutch city of light?
The correct answer is 'Eindhoven'
Dutch electronic giant Philips, now based in Amsterdam by the way, started as a company making lightbulbs.
Geography Question 5
All About Auckland - What is the name of the harbour that borders onto the Auckland CBD?
The correct answer is 'Waitemata Harbour'
The Waitemata Harbour separates the central Auckland isthmus from the northern suburbs. There are a variety of excellent day cruises out on the harbour. A popular trip is the ferry journey to the village suburb of Devonport. Manukau Harbour and Kaipara Harbour are also in the greater Auckland region. Port Nicholson is the harbour that Wellington is situated on.
Geography Question 6
All Things Austrian - What was the real title of "Sisi", the one time empress of Austria?
The correct answer is 'Elizabeth I.'
Played by Romy Schneider in the films and assassinated in Italy.
Geography Question 7
When In London - What type of stores are typical to Charing Cross Road?
The correct answer is 'Book stores'
Charing Cross Rd is famed for its book stores which include Foyles, reputed to be the biggest book store in the world.
Geography Question 8
How well do you know Scotland - Which is the largest Loch (by area) in Scotland?
The correct answer is 'Loch Lomond'
Loch Ness measures 56.4 , Loch Maree 28.6, Loch Tay 26.4 and Loch Lomond 71.1 square km.
Geography Question 9
Enjoy Your Trip to Paris - A little known gem amongst the many fascinating places in Paris, is the Cluny Museum. Here you can see the stunning medieval work of art known as "The Lady and the Unicorn". What is this?
The correct answer is 'a tapestry'
In fact, "The Lady and the Unicorn" is a sequence of six huge tapestries, that have been beautifully preserved. They were woven in Flanders around 1500. You will not regret a visit to Cluny; as well as the tapestries you can see ancient Roman baths, medieval illuminated manuscripts and other art from the Middle Ages. Incidentally, look very carefully at the Gryffindor common room in the Harry Potter films - they have the Lady and the Unicorn tapestry there! (Or perhaps a copy...)
Geography Question 10
A World Search for U - What was Burkina Faso formerly known as?
The correct answer is 'Upper Volta'
Upper Volta, known as Burkina Faso since 1984, is north of Ghana in western Africa.