FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 19 Quiz

Answer: Russia

Russia has seas off its coasts which form part of the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific Oceans as well as some inland seas. The ones listed are part of the Arctic Ocean.

Question by player suomy

Answer: Columbus

Christopher Columbus was once widely accepted as the discoverer of the 'New World'. His surname is shared with the capital of Ohio.

Question by player jogoholic

Answer: Reno

Reno got its start as a railroad town, serving as one of the principal stops on the transcontinental railroad. When gambling was legalized in Nevada in 1931, Reno became the gambling capital of the country. Many people also came to Reno to take advantage of Nevada's liberal divorce laws.

Although now largely eclipsed by Las Vegas, Reno remains a popular tourist destination.

Question by player daver852

Answer: Florida

While Venus and Mars are mere specks on the map, Jupiter, Florida, is a considerable sized community. Interestingly, none of them are very close to Cape Canaveral or Kennedy Space Center.

Question by player HairyBear

Answer: Michigan

Michigan narrowly beats Hawaii (41.25%) in its percentage of water area. Interestingly, the name Michigan means 'large lake' in the Ojibwe language which is very fitting since it borders Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Saint Clair.

Question by player Triviaballer

Answer: Wyoming

Wyoming is the least-populated state in the U.S., and although its capital, Cheyenne, is also its largest city, it is still one of the smaller state capitals in the country with less than 60,000 (2010 Census) living there. Casper, nicknamed "Oil City" is only slightly smaller with a population of 55,000. Laramie, home to the University of Wyoming, is the state's largest city even though its 2010 Census population was only just over 30,000.

Question by player EnglishJedi

Answer: Platte River

Early settlers and travelers noted this description of the river in their diaries and journals. Today the river is no longer a mile wide or an inch deep due to dredging new routes for the river.

Question by player basmith7227

Answer: Austria

The journey from Munich to Bratislava is a drive I have undertaken and it's a good one. Roughly 530 kilometers, it took me best part of half a day on good fast roads and through some beautiful countryside. I did stop at the Austrian cities of Linz, Steyr and the capital Vienna. Austria is predominantly mountainous being located in the Alps.

The cities whilst modern, with great bars and restaurants, are still filled with character and have a traditional feel about them. Around 90% of Austrians speak German as their native tongue. Roman Catholicism is the principal religion.

Question by player nickdrew55

Answer: Turanganui

The Turanganui river is the shortest in New Zealand and is only 0.9 kilometres or 0.56 miles long. It is formed where the Waimata and Taruheru rivers meet in the city of Gisborne in the northeastern part of North Island. From there the tidal Turanganui river flows through part of Gisborne to join the Pacific Ocean at Poverty Bay's northern end. Waikato is the longest river in New Zealand and Murray is the longest single river in Australia, while Orinoco is a long river in Venezuela and Colombia.

Question by player misstified

Answer: Northern Territory

The other two states that don't border it are Tasmania and Western Australia.

Question by player regandavey