world_facts_flashcards

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Which city is known as the ‘Big Apple’?

A

New York City

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2
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What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

A

Vatican City

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3
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Which river is the longest in the world?

A

The Nile River

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4
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Which mountain is the tallest in the world?

A

Mount Everest

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5
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‘The Land of the Rising Sun’ is a nickname for which country?

A

Japan

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Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?

A

France

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7
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What is the largest ocean on Earth?

A

The Pacific Ocean

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Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

A

Australia

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9
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Which European country is known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’?

A

Finland

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10
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What is the most widely spoken language in the world?

A

English

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11
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What is the currency of South Korea?

A

South Korean Won

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12
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Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

A

The Sahara Desert

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13
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Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?

A

Jordan

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Which African lake is the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world?

A

Lake Victoria

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15
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What is the capital of Canada?

A

Ottawa

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Which country is called the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’?

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Iceland

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17
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Where would you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

18
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Which river flows through the city of London?

A

The Thames River

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What is the smallest continent by land area?

20
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Which South American country is home to the Amazon Rainforest?

21
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What is the currency of the United Kingdom?

A

British Pound

22
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Which Asian country is known for the Taj Mahal?

23
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Which country is known as the ‘Land of Maple Leaf’?

24
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Which country is famous for its canals and tulips?

A

The Netherlands

25
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
26
Where is the Colosseum located?
Italy
27
Which island nation is known as the 'Emerald Isle'?
Ireland
28
What is the currency of Japan?
Japanese Yen
29
Where is the Dead Sea located?
Between Jordan and Israel
30
Which river is considered the longest in Asia?
The Yangtze River
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'Land of the Midnight Sun' refers to which region?
Scandinavia, particularly Norway and Sweden
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What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
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Which country is home to the Great Wall?
China
34
Which continent is known as the 'Frozen Continent'?
Antarctica
35
Where can you find the historical ruins of Machu Picchu?
Peru
36
Which country is home to the Galápagos Islands?
Ecuador
37
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
38
The 'City of Love' is a nickname for which European city?
Paris
39
Which South American country is known for its tango dance?
Argentina
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What is the most populous country in the world?
China
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Which city is home to the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
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Which desert covers much of northern Africa?
The Sahara Desert