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1. There are many reasons to visit Argentina - Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Iguazu Falls... the list could be endless. In recent years, oenophiles have been flocking there to taste the wonderful wines it produces, particular the Malbecs and Torrontes wines unique to the country. Which of the following wine growing areas is NOT located in Argentina, but in another South American country?
2. In this trip we have reached a beautiful hill station and travelled between its various "points" and their spectacular sceneries. A few buildings are wrapped with a special polymer in order to protect them from the extreme humidity, and who can forget the strawberry juice? Can you guess where were we?
3. What is Button Bay's claim to fame?
4. Which city is the second largest metropolis in South Korea?
5. The Bay of Islands is in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. In a 2006 study this area was shown to have the second bluest sky in the world, second to Rio de Janeiro. What other claim to fame does the Bay of Islands have?
6. We now reach Japan and travel to the small island popularly known as Miyajima or 'Shrine Island'. Miyajima is famous for it's torii (a traditional gate found at the entry to a Shinto shrine) that appears to float on Japan's Inland Sea at high tide. What is the name of the shrine located at Miyajima?
7. Beautiful, and with a tragic history, the country of Zimbabwe sits among the plateaus and mountains of southern Africa. When it gained its independence in 1980 and shed the name Rhodesia, Zimbabwe took on the name of what historical site, connected to a mysterious people?
8. This area is one of the most pristine resort areas in Mexico. Developed in the 1980s, it is located within an area featuring national parks and wildlife refuges. Its coastal area offers nine beaches, several of which can only be reached by boat. In developing the area for tourism, the Mexican government actually relocated the populace, and created modern sewer systems to ensure that no waste from the area would pollute its bays. What is the name of this well-kept secret vacation destination, located 400 miles south of Acapulco?
9. The statue of "The Little Mermaid", which sits atop a rock in Langelinje Bay in Copenhagen, Denmark, is arguably the most famous of the city's landmarks. You probably know that the diminutive statue is based on the forlorn title character in Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid", but which flesh and blood (and tail-less) woman posed for her, back in 1909?
10. What is the longest river in South Korea?
11. As the short train ride from Hong Kong reaches its end, I disembark. On first impression, the place looks like a carbon copy of Hong Kong. My Chinese colleague looks at me and says "This place was a humble fishermen's village till the late 1970s". Where am I?
12. The Murray River is one of the most important waterways in Australia. It forms the majority of the border between New South Wales and Victoria, (the two most populous states), before flowing into Lake Alexandrina in South Australia.
The river has several tributaries flowing into it. Which one of these smaller rivers does NOT have its source in Victoria?
13. Opened in March 2007, this rather daunting, man-made structure provides visitors to the Grand Canyon with a new perspective on one of the world's great natural wonders. What is it?
14. Dinosaur Provincial Park is an incredible place that offers visitors the opportunity to see fossilized dinosaur remains in the beautifully bleak environment of the Badlands. To which Canadian province would you have to travel, to pitch your tent at this park?
15. Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea was discovered and named by French Admiral Louis de Bougainville in 1768. In 1969 a copper mine was opened in one of its towns, that was once considered to be the largest open-cut mine in the world. What is the name of the town where this mine was located?
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