geography Trivia Quiz # 46
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San Marino Facts - San Marino has always been independent ever since it was established.
The correct answer is 'True'
The people of San Marino often defended themselves against attacks from neighbouring states. In 1861 when the unified Kingdom of Italy was established, San Marino still remained independent.
Geography Question 2
Historical Geography - The name Danzig is no longer used for this European city. What is Danzig now called?
The correct answer is 'Gdansk'
Meaning disambiguation, Gdansk was Poland's largest city until 1770. The name Danzig was applied by the Germans until WWII.
Geography Question 3
Geography of East Africa - The approximate area of Kenya in square kilometers is:
The correct answer is '583,000'
Kenya is the largest of the three East African countries but has the lowest population density.
Geography Question 4
Arkansas-Land of Opportunity - What is Arkansas's state insect?
The correct answer is 'Honeybee'
The honeybee was adopted in 1973. An old-fashioned dome beehive is one of the symbols on the Arkansas state seal.
Geography Question 5
German Towns - In the Middle Ages some merchants named "Fugger" lived in this Bavarian town.
The correct answer is 'Augsburg'
Geography Question 6
General Knowledge about Iowa - What is the capital of Iowa?
The correct answer is 'Des Moines'
Geography Question 7
Remote Locations: Main Settlement (1) - So we go to the Juan Fernandez Islands, also of Chile.
The correct answer is 'San Juan Bautista'
The Juan Fernandez Islands have a population of 500 and consist of the islands Isla Mas a Tierra (also called Isla Robinson Crusoe), Isla Alejandro Selkirk and Isla Santa Clara. A Scottish sailor called Alexander Selkirk lived on Isla Mas a Tierra between 1704-09. The novel Robinson Crusoe is based on his story.
Geography Question 8
Peninsulas All Over the World - This peninsula forms the north eastern end of Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia. Manado is chief city.
The correct answer is 'Minahasa Peninsula'
Manado has a university and a good harbor. It is situated directly on the sea routes from Hong Kong and Manila to Australia.
Geography Question 9
A-Z Arctic Islands - B. This Canadian island is the world´s fourth largest. Chief settlement: Iqualuit (Frobisher Bay) which is capital of Nunavut Territory.
The correct answer is 'Baffin Island'
Baffin Island is divided from Greenland by Baffin Bay and Davis Strait. It´s named after English explorer William Baffin.
Geography Question 10
I'm Where In Europe - II - Faro - Porto - Batalha - Leiria
The correct answer is 'Portugal'