How Many Are my Neighbors? Trivia Quiz

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign state, made up of mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania, and other smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest country in the world. Due to its dimensions, it features deserts, tropical forests, mountain ranges, and tropical savannas, with great variation in climate and landscapes. The country's capital is Canberra and its main cities are Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

The mainland lies between latitudes 9° and 44° South, and longitudes 112° and 154° East. Australia borders the Pacific, Indian, and Southern Ocean and borders zero country by land.

Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is located on the Island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean Sea, one of the places Christopher Columbus landed on his first voyage to America. It is characterized by valleys and a series of mountain ranges. The island is divided into the Republic of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Haiti occupies one-third of the island of Hispaniola and is characterized as the most mountainous country in the Caribbean. Its capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince and its official languages are French and Haitian Creole. The country lies on latitude 19°00'N and longitude 72°25'W. Haiti has a 376 km land border with the Dominican Republic.

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America, which consists of a strip of land located between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. This strip stretches over 4,300 km (2,670 mi) with an average width of 175 km (109 mi). Many Pacific islands are part of Chile, including Easter Island. Its capital and largest city is Santiago.

Chile lies between latitudes 17° and 56°S, and longitudes 66° and 75°W. This country has a total of 6,171 km (3,834 mi) of land boundaries with three countries: Argentina 5,300 km (3,300 mi); Bolivia 861 km (535 mi); and Peru 160 km (99 mi).

Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, located on the west coast of Africa, is the world's second-largest Portuguese-speaking country. The capital and most populous city is Luanda. Angola has very rich mineral and oil reserves. Since the end of the civil war, the country has achieved rapid economic growth, but the population's standard of living remains low.

Angola has 5,198 km (3,230 mi) of land border with four countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2,511 km (1,560 mi); Republic of the Congo: 201 km (125 mi); Namibia: 1,376 km (855) and Zambia: 1,100 km (690 mi).

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is the second-largest country in South America. The capital and largest city is Buenos Aires, the official language is Spanish and the country is a federal presidential republic. Argentina is one of the largest agricultural and beef producers in the world.

Argentina has 9,665 km (6,006 mi) of land border with five countries: Bolivia: 832 km (517 mi), Brazil: 1,224 km (761 mi), Chile: 5,300 km (3,300 mi); Paraguay: 1,880 km (1,170 mi); and Uruguay: 579 km (360 mi).

Italy, officially the Italian Republic (since 1946), is located on a peninsula in Southern and Western Europe, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Rome, and the official language is Italian. Italy has one of the largest manufacturing industries in Europe and a significant economic and cultural role both regionally and globally.

Italy is located in Southern Europe between the latitudes 35° and 47°N, and longitudes 6° and 19° E. The country has a 1,932 km (1,200 mi) land border with 6 countries: Austria: 430 km (270 mi), France: 488 km (303mi); Slovenia: 232km (144mi); Switzerland: 740 km (460mi), San Marino: 39 km (24mi); and Vatican City: 3.2 km (2.0 mi).

Niger or officially the Republic of the Niger has as its capital Niamey. Its population is over 25 million inhabitants, the majority of whom are Muslim. The country's official language is French and over ten other languages ​​are considered national languages. Independence from France was declared in 1960 and since then the country has experienced several coups d'état. As of 2024, when this quiz was written, the country is a Unitary Republic, under a military junta.

Niger is in West Africa, has an area of ​​about 1,270,000 km2 (490,000 sq mi), and is the second largest landlocked country in Africa. Eighty percent of the country's area lies in the Sahara desert. Niger has 5,697 km (3,540 mi) of land border with seven countries: Algeria: 956 km (594 mi); Benin: 266 km (165 mi); Burkina Faso: 628 km (390 mi); Chad: 1,175 km (730 mi); Libya: 354 km (220 mi); Mali: 821 km (510 mi) and Nigeria: 1,497 km (930 mi).

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, was created from the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964. The country is a presidential constitutional republic, the federal capital is Dodoma, and the largest city and main port is the former capital, Dar es Salaam. Swahili and English are the official languages.

Tanzania is located in the African Great Lakes region and has a coastline in the Indian Ocean, where there are numerous islands including Unguja (Zanzibar), Pemba, and Mafia. The country has 3,861 km (2,399 mi) of land borders with 8 countries: Burundi: 451 km (280 mi); Democratic Republic of the Congo: 459 km (285 mi); Kenya: 769 km (478 mi); Malawi: 475 km (295mi); Mozambique: 756 km (470 mi); Rwanda: 217 km (135 mi); Uganda: 396 km (246 mi); and Zambia: 338 km (210 mi).

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, has Brasilia as its capital, and its most populous city is Sao Paulo. Brazil, the world's fifth-largest country, is located in South America and is the only country in the region to have Portuguese as its official language. It has a diversified economy, being one of the largest producers of coffee, soy, sugarcane, and orange. Around 45% of Brazil's energy matrix is made up of renewable energy.

Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km (4,655 mi) on the Atlantic Ocean and occupies almost 50% of the territory of Latin America. The country has 14,691 km (9,129 mi) of land borders with 10 countries: Argentina: 1,224 km (761 mi); Bolivia: 3,400 km. (2,100 mi); Colombia: 1,643 km (1,021 mi); France - via French Guiana: 673 km (418 mi); Guyana: 1,119 km (695 mi); Paraguay: 1,290 km (800 mi); Peru: 1,560 km (970 mi); Suriname: 597 km (371 mi); Uruguay: 985 km (612 mi); and Venezuela: 2,200 km (1,400 mi). Brazil does not have land borders with two South American countries: Chile and Ecuador.

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), located in East Asia, has Beijing as its capital and its most populous city is Shanghai. The Chinese economy is one of the world's fastest-growing in recent years, accounting for around a fifth of the world economy in the early 2020s.

China spans over five time zones, and has 22,147 km (13,762 mi) of land border with 14 countries: Afghanistan: 76 km (47 mi); Bhutan: 470 km (290 mi); India: 3,380 km (2,100 mi); Kazakhstan: 1,533 km (953 mi); North Korea: 1,416 km (880 mi); Kyrgyzstan: 858 km (533 mi); Laos: 423 km (263 mi); Mongolia: 4,677 km (2,906 mi); Myanmar: 2,185 km (1,358 mi); Nepal: 1,236 km (768 mi); Pakistan: 523 km (325 mi); Russia: 3,645 km (2,265 mi); Tajikistan: 414 km (257 mi); and Vietnam: 1,281 km (796 mi).