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Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Congo. The alphabet is what links these places. Brush up on your ABCs, while learning about geography!
108 Alphabetical Places quizzes and 1,512 Alphabetical Places trivia questions.
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Alphabetical Places A - G Alphabetical Places A - G (46 quizzes)
Alphabetical Places H - M Alphabetical Places H - M (25)
Alphabetical Places N - S Alphabetical Places N - S (9)
Alphabetical Places T - Z Alphabetical Places T - Z (16)
1.
  A-Z Largest Countries (in Population)   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The concept is simple, but some of the choices you will make are difficult! - Choose the largest country (in population) for each letter and good luck! These statistics are from 2010.
Average, 25 Qns, hews, May 07 23
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hews
May 07 23
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  Alphabetical Countries   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz deals with countries in alphabetical order: A, B, C, D and so on.
Easier, 25 Qns, TravelSickness, May 25 24
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
TravelSickness
May 25 24
14488 plays
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Alphabetical Countries KR
  Alphabetical Countries: K-R   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Welcome to part two of the alphabetic picture series! This installment covers K-R countries.
Easier, 10 Qns, timence, Aug 01 15
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
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Alphabetical Countries AJ
  Alphabetical Countries: A-J   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Join me in a pictorial tour of alphabetical countries! This installment covers those starting with A through J.
Easier, 10 Qns, timence, Jul 06 15
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
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2345 plays
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  A-Z Tour Of The World   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Embark on a wondrous world tour! See how much you really know about diverse countries, customs and inhabitants.
Average, 25 Qns, scsloth, Nov 16 20
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Nov 16 20
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  From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Come visit exotic countries and learn fascinating facts about their unique geographical features in this virtual world tour. Fasten your seat belt as we will be visiting 25 nations in alphabetical order. Enjoy the whirlwind trip!
Very Easy, 25 Qns, Matthew_07, Jan 16 20
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
Matthew_07 gold member
Jan 16 20
1227 plays
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  A-Z Largest Countries (in Area)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Choose the largest country (in area) for each letter. Be careful! Sometimes the most obvious choice is not the correct one ;-)
Average, 25 Qns, hews, Jul 04 23
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Jul 04 23
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  Around the World with the NATO Alphabet   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The places in this quiz all have one thing in common - they're associated with the words used in the NATO alphabet (Alpha for the letter A, Bravo for the letter B and so on).
Average, 25 Qns, Kankurette, Feb 24 21
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Kankurette gold member
Feb 24 21
715 plays
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  I'm Thinking of a Country... (A-J)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A-Z of the world! How well do you know countries from around the world?
Average, 10 Qns, DrewFan, Feb 18 24
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DrewFan
Feb 18 24
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  Largest Geographically by Letter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these nations or territories have been recognized by the UN. Simply pick the largest of the following.
Average, 10 Qns, electrkeye, Dec 20 10
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trivia question Quick Question
What is the most populous 'L' country?

From Quiz "A-Z Largest Countries (in Population)"




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  Largest Geographically by Letter K-Z    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The idea is simple: just select the largest U.N.-recognized nation by area.
Average, 10 Qns, electrkeye, Nov 23 11
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electrkeye
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  A-Z Colonies and Dependencies    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz about territories that are either colonies or dependencies of another country.(One of them is a former colony.)
Tough, 20 Qns, author, Dec 19 23
Tough
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Alphabetical Places Trivia Questions
1. A is for ALPHA. In which (rather chilly) ocean would you find the Alpha Ridge?

From Quiz Around the World with the NATO Alphabet

Answer: Arctic

The Alpha Ridge is an underwater volcanic ridge located in the Arctic Ocean near Canada, Alaska and Russia, next to the Canada Basin (near Ellesmere Island). Along with the Nansen-Gakkel Ridge and the Lomonosov Ridge, it is one of the three major mid-ocean ridges of the Arctic Ocean, and is formed by plate tectonics. The system of mid-ocean ridges is longer than any mountain range on land. The Alpha Ridge is also part of the High Arctic Large Igneous Province, an area composed of accumulated igneous rocks such as basalt, which includes Svalbard and the Russian archipelago of Franz Josef Land.

2. This "K" nation is roughly four-and-a-half times larger than its closest rival.

From Quiz Largest Geographically by Letter K-Z

Answer: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, a former republic in the USSR, gained independence in 1991. It is the largest landlocked nation in the world--larger in area than all of Western Europe. However, it is sparsely populated and culturally diverse, with over 130 ethnicities represented.

3. In which large country will you find famous places like Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef?

From Quiz Alphabetical Countries

Answer: Australia

Uluru is home to thousands of species of animals and is better known as Ayers Rock. Australia's capital is Canberra.

4. Albania. I am on the coast of the Adriatic and which other sea?

From Quiz I'm Thinking of a Country... (A-J)

Answer: Ionian

The capital of Albania is Tirana. Albania is in the southeast of Europe. The official language is Albanian and our currency is the lek. The Albanian coastline is 362km long and the country had a population of approximately 3.17million in 2009.

5. A. The capital of this territory is St.Anne.

From Quiz A-Z Colonies and Dependencies

Answer: Alderney

Alderney is the northernmost of the Channel Islands, which are domestically independent under the British Crown.

6. What is the largest country in terms of population starting with the letter 'A'?

From Quiz A-Z Largest Countries (in Population)

Answer: Argentina

Argentina has a population of 41 million, whereas Australia (21 million), Algeria (38 million) and Andorra (87,000) have significantly fewer people. Source: World Gazetteer (2012)

7. In terms of area, what is the largest country in the world starting with A?

From Quiz A-Z Largest Countries (in Area)

Answer: Australia

Australia has an area of 7,692,030 km2.

8. B is for BRAVO. The Rio Bravo is another name for which North American river, which flows from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico?

From Quiz Around the World with the NATO Alphabet

Answer: Rio Grande

Immortalised in many a song and Western movie, the Rio Grande is one of the American Heritage Rivers, meaning that it is subject to environmental and cultural protection. It acts as a border between Texas and some of the northern Mexican states such as Chihuahua and Coahuila, while a smaller part forms a boundary between New Mexico and Texas; both states make great use of its water for irrigation purposes. 'Rio Bravo' is the Mexican name for the river; its American name means 'big river', as do its Pueblo name of 'mets'ichi chena' and 'posoge'. It rises in the Rio Grande Forest in Colorado, and opens into the Gulf of Mexico at its other end.

9. This nation is the only Central American country that does not have a Pacific coastline. In addition, the country is synonymous with its barrier reef and the Great Blue Hole. Which country, formerly known as British Honduras, fits the description?

From Quiz From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe

Answer: Belize

Belize gained its independence from the British in 1981. British Honduras was a British dependent territory from the mid-17th century to 1964. The seven countries located in Central America are Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. All of them border both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, except Belize and El Salvador. Belize does not have a Pacific coastline, whereas El Salvador does not border the Caribbean Sea. The Belize Barrier Reef is the world's second largest coral reef system, after Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The Great Blue Hole, a marine sinkhole located off the coast of Belize, is a famous diving spot.

10. Pick the "B" nation with the largest landmass.

From Quiz Largest Geographically by Letter

Answer: Brazil

Easily the largest of the "B"s, Brazil takes up over 8.5 million km squared. Its official language is Portuguese. Brazil's size makes it larger than the country that is its own continent (Australia).

11. This country is the world's fifth largest in land area, and its capital is Brasilia. What is its name?

From Quiz Alphabetical Countries

Answer: Brazil

Brazil is about 8,511,965 sq. km in land area. The Amazon River, the widest river in the world, runs through the country.

12. Burkina Faso. What was Burkina Faso named prior to 1984?

From Quiz I'm Thinking of a Country... (A-J)

Answer: Upper Volta

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country. It received its independence from France in 1960. The capital is Ouagadougou. The total area of Burkina Faso is 274,000 square kilometres. However, only 0.1% of this area is water.

13. B. The capital of this territory is Kralendijk.

From Quiz A-Z Colonies and Dependencies

Answer: Bonaire

Bonaire is one of the Netherlands Antilles. The name derives from Spanish (Buen Aire).

14. Which 'B' country has the largest population?

From Quiz A-Z Largest Countries (in Population)

Answer: Brazil

Both Brazil (194 million) and Bangladesh (151 million) feature in the ten most populous countries in the world, at #5 and #8 respectively. Source: World Gazetteer (2012)

15. Bulgaria: the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. You aim to spend your day sightseeing and desperately need some local currency. What must you convert your money into?

From Quiz A-Z Tour Of The World

Answer: Bulgarian Lev

The Leu is used in Moldova, though not the Slavonic Leu- I made that up.

16. The largest country in the world starting with B is...?

From Quiz A-Z Largest Countries (in Area)

Answer: Brazil

Brazil has an area of 8,547,404 km2.

17. C is for CHARLIE. In which European capital city would you find Checkpoint Charlie?

From Quiz Around the World with the NATO Alphabet

Answer: Berlin

'There was a Checkpoint Charlie, he didn't crack a smile...' sang Elvis Costello on 'Oliver's Army'. Checkpoint Charlie was not a person, but one of the checkpoints located along the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, named for the phonetic alphabet on which this quiz is based. It was used as a crossing point for the armed forces and the Allies, but citizens also used it as a site for escape attempts; in the early days of the wall, one East German citizen escaped by smashing through the gate with a car. Allied forces would also visit the nearby Cafe Adler to get a glimpse into East Berlin. Today, it is a tourist attraction with a museum dedicated to the Berlin Wall, while the former guardhouse has been moved to the Allied Museum.

18. There are many large "M" nations, but which one is the largest?

From Quiz Largest Geographically by Letter K-Z

Answer: Mexico

By area, Mexico ranks 15th in the world, Mongolia 19th, Mali 24th, and Mauritania 29th. Monaco is the second smallest independent nation. At 1.95 kilometers squared, it is still almost 4.5 times larger than Vatican City. With a 2010 estimated population of 111 million, Mexico is also the most populous Spanish speaking nation.

19. Cambodia. Which of Cambodia's famous landmarks is pictured on the national flag?

From Quiz I'm Thinking of a Country... (A-J)

Answer: Angkor Wat Temple

The Cambodian monarchy was abolished in 1953 and restored in 1993. The capital and largest city is Phnom Penh. The currency used is the riel, although US dollars are also widely used. The flag contains the image of the temple of Angkor Wat which was built by the Mahidharapura monarchs. The monarchy was restored in 1993.

20. C. The capital of this territory is Home Island.

From Quiz A-Z Colonies and Dependencies

Answer: Cocos Islands

Cocos Islands is an Australian External Territory. It was placed under Australian authority in 1955, before that it was incorporated with Singapore settlement.

21. What is the most populous country starting with 'C' (Also one of the most populous countries in the world)?

From Quiz A-Z Largest Countries (in Population)

Answer: China

China has a population of 1,358,000,000. Source: World Gazetteer (2012)

22. In total area, what is the largest country in the world starting with C?

From Quiz A-Z Largest Countries (in Area)

Answer: Canada

Canada has an area of 9,958,319 km2. (Source: Der Fischer Welt-Almanach 2002) Also: CIA World Fact Book

23. The two largest nations beginning with "N" are neighbors. The largest is one of the most impoverished countries and is mostly covered by the Sahara desert.

From Quiz Largest Geographically by Letter K-Z

Answer: Niger

Eighty percent of the landmass of Niger is part of the Sahara. Its largest export is uranium.

24. The city of Copenhagen is found in which Scandinavian country?

From Quiz Alphabetical Countries

Answer: Denmark

Denmark borders Germany and is the smallest country in Scandinavia. It also controls Greenland. Copenhagen is its capital.

25. D: The island of Hispaniola is made up of two countries, Haiti and which other nation?

From Quiz I'm Thinking of a Country... (A-J)

Answer: Dominican Republic

The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, which had a population of nearly three million people in 2009. Although the peso is the official currency, euro and US dollars are accepted at most tourist sites. The Dominican Republic flag is the only national flag which includes an image of a bible.

26. D. This territory is a former colony. It belonged to Portugal until 1962, but is now a part of India.

From Quiz A-Z Colonies and Dependencies

Answer: Goa, Daman and Diu

Daman and Diu are two separate territories which now comprise of an Indian union territory. Under the Portuguese it was part of the territory Goa, Daman and Diu. The three areas were united as an Indian Union territory until 1987.

27. Denmark: You visit the capital city which has a statue of the Little Mermaid overlooking the bay. Where are you?

From Quiz A-Z Tour Of The World

Answer: Copenhagen

Denmark joined the EEC in 1973.

28. E is for ECHO. One mountain in Yellowstone Park is named Echo Peak because of the echoes there, but you wouldn't hear echoes on another mountain, Echo Bank. Why is this?

From Quiz Around the World with the NATO Alphabet

Answer: It is underwater.

Unlike Wyoming's Echo Peak, you wouldn't hear any echoes in Echo Bank because it's an underwater mountain! It can be found southwest of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, and is part of the Sahara Seamounts, an underwater mountain range. A wide variety of marine life live down there, including ram's horn squid, deep sea sharks, conger eels and rays. At 300m below sea level, Echo Bank is one of the shallower mountains. It contains mineral deposits such as limestone and manganese, making it a potential deep sea mining site.

29. What country is home to the ancient monument Stonehenge?

From Quiz Alphabetical Countries

Answer: England

England borders Wales and Scotland, and is divided into many counties. England is known for its wet, rainy climate. Its capital city is London.

30. El Salvador. The country is Spanish speaking, did not win a single Olympic medal in the 20th century and is home to the _____ mountain range.

From Quiz I'm Thinking of a Country... (A-J)

Answer: Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre is the northern mountain range of El Salvador. Salvadorans use the currency of the US Dollar. San Salvador is the capital city, as well as being the largest. San Salvador is nicknamed "Hammock Valley" due to the numerous earthquakes it has experienced. The Andes stretch through seven countries in South America, the Pennines are in England and Mount Sinai is in Egypt.

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