Geography Quiz: Capitals, Countries, and Landmarks

Geography quizzes are a favourite at trivia nights — and a great way to explore the world from your sofa. Here are some questions on capitals, countries, and natural wonders.

Question 1: What is the capital city of Australia? Answer: Canberra — not Sydney, which is a very common wrong guess.

Question 2: Which is the longest river in the world? Answer: The Nile is traditionally ranked the longest, though some measurements give the title to the Amazon.

Question 3: Which country has the largest population in the world? Answer: India, which overtook China in 2023.

Question 4: In which country would you find Machu Picchu? Answer: Peru.

Question 5: What is the smallest country in the world by area? Answer: Vatican City.

Challenge yourself Pick a continent and try to name every capital city. Then come back for our next geography quiz and see how much you remember.