General Global Geography Facts 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which country has the longest coastline in the world?
- Canada (Correct answer)
- Russia
- Australia
- Norway
Correct answer: Canada
Canada has the world's longest coastline at approximately 202,080 km, including its mainland and islands.
Question 2: What is the name of the world's largest hot desert?
- Arabian Desert
- Gobi Desert
- Sahara Desert (Correct answer)
- Kalahari Desert
Correct answer: Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert in North Africa is the world's largest hot desert, covering about 9.2 million square kilometers.
Question 3: Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
- Caucasus Mountains
- Alps
- Ural Mountains (Correct answer)
- Carpathian Mountains
Correct answer: Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains running north-south through Russia form the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.
Question 4: What is the capital city of Australia?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Canberra (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne.
Question 5: Which ocean is the smallest in the world?
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean (Correct answer)
- Southern Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
Correct answer: Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five oceans, covering about 14.06 million square kilometers.
Question 6: The Amazon River flows primarily through which country?
- Colombia
- Peru
- Venezuela
- Brazil (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Brazil
While the Amazon originates in Peru, approximately 60% of its basin and most of its length flows through Brazil.
Question 7: Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?
- Egypt
- Jordan (Correct answer)
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
Correct answer: Jordan
Petra, the famous rose-red city carved into rock, is located in the Arabah region of southwestern Jordan.
General Global Geography Facts 2
Which country has the longest coastline in the world?