Facts From National Geographic Almanac 2015 Flashcards

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What River flows through Xingping, China?

A

Li River

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The Hoba Meteorite is located in what country?

A

Namibia

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Fibers from the Abaca plant is used in the bank note of what country?

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Japan

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The Southern Cross appears on the flag and coins of what country?

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Brazil

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Which country’s currency is named ‘new sun’ in Spanish?

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Peru (Nuevo Sol)

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Which country’s banknote is called the “Vampire Note”?

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Germany

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Arenal Volcano is located in what country?

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Costa Rica

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Fastest temperature rise in the world occurred in what city in South Dakota?

A

Rapid City

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In what ocean would you find a Portuguese Man-of-war?

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Indian Ocean

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Palenque is an ancient Maya ruin in what country?

A

Mexico

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Name the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

A

Borobudur

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The Hundred Years War was fought between what two countries?

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France and England

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Ifalik island belongs to what country?

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Papua New Guinea

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What is the largest cattle ranch in the world?

It’s slightly larger than Israel!

A

Anna Creek Cattle Station in South Australia

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In what country was the Rubik’s cube invented?

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Hungary

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What is the largest lake entirely within Europe?

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The Cave of Crystals is located in what country?

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The Tugurahua Volcano is located in what South American country?

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The Casa Rosada is the residence of the president of what country?

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What is the most densely populated country in South America?

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What is the most densely populated country in North America?

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What is the most densely populated country in Australia/Oceania?

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What is the most densely populated country in Asia?

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What is the most densely populated country in Africa?

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Boromo is a city in what African country?
Burkina Faso
25
The St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest church in what European capital city?
Prague
26
The sugar cube was invented in the town of Dacice in what European country?
Czech Republic
27
The ruins of Copan is located in what country?
Honduras
28
The Hag's Head rock formation is located in what country?
Ireland
29
Monte Carlo is located in what country?
Monaco
30
The Franz Josef Glacier is located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park in what country?
New Zealand
31
What South American country is nicknamed the "Heart of America"?
Paraguay
32
The Karakum Desert covers 70% of what country?
Turkmenistan
33
What city in Minnesota is nicknamed the "Halloween capital of the world"?
Anoka
34
All the streets in the game Monopoly are actual street names in what city in New Jersey?
Atlantic City
35
The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world and is located in what state of the U.S.?
West Virginia
36
Talofofo Falls is located in what island?
Guam
37
Thor Peak, thought to have the world's longest uninterrupted cliff face, is located in what country?
Canada
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The remote Fojo Mountains are home to the Pinocchio Nosed frog and is located in what country?
Indonesia