Mixed Geography Trivia

61. When I get to visit this 'uncarted' Asian land with a Yellow River I'll be carting around bolts of silk and bespoke silk clothing. Which land is it?

From Quiz Uncarted Lands

Answer: China

With an area of 9,600,000 square kilometres, China has moved away from being a 'closed' land to one where tourism abounds and beautiful landscapes - depicted delicately on silk-screens hanging on the walls of many western homes - are now being pervaded by dams, power stations and industrial and residential complexes. Cities we once never knew existed now roll off our tongues like Paris, Rome and Berlin - Tiensin, Yunang, Chungkin! Of course, traditional China still exists and while it does I want to visit the silk farming areas and cart away as much of that exquisite material as I can!

From Quiz Earth From Below

Answer: Jericho

Jericho is located in the West Bank near the Jordan River. Control of the city has switched hands several times throughout history with Jordan, Israel, and Palestine all exerting control over the city in the second half of the 20th century.

From Quiz A Key for the Lighthouse Keep

Answer: Morocco

Built in the 16th century, the Melilla la Vieja fortress has protected the city of Melilla, a Spanish territory, and the surrounding country of Morocco. The city of Melilla is located on the extreme northern coast of Morocco on the Mediterranean Sea, south of Spain. The area surrounding Melilla has an extensive history, dating to the times of the Phoenicians. The lighthouse extends from the wall of the fortress, serving as a guide to Mediterranean sailors.

From Quiz Undersea Geography

Answer: Vanuatu

Vanuatu Post's Underwater Post Office is situated around 164 ft (50m) and 10 ft (3 m) below the shore of Porta Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. It is a popular tourist destination for divers and accepts waterproof postcards that can be purchased in the settlements of Vanuatu. This branch of the Vanuatu Post has been in operation since 2003 and is usually open for about an hour per day. Two stamps have been issued in commemoration of this underwater post office.

From Quiz Geolio!

Answer: Panama

Panama's famous canal was originally a French project begun in 1880. The French Canal Company, which was in charge of the dig, wound up in bankruptcy nine years later. The U.S. paid them $40 million for their rights and assets, moved the site to territory controlled by the U.S. and began construction in 1904, completing the canal in 1914.

From Quiz The Offer is Limited, So Act Now!

Answer: A sea fort in the North Sea

During WWII several forts were built on platforms in the seas around Great Britain. Sealand (real name "Fort Roughs") is one of those forts, in the North Sea which is to the east of England. Roy Bates, a pirate radio broadcaster, took possession of the fort in 1967, hoping to broadcast from there. He never did. In 1968 Bates fired warning shots at some workmen in a boat. He claimed that they had entered his territorial waters, but as he was a British subject, he was summoned to court in England on firearms charges. The court ruling was that the platform (which Bates was now calling "Sealand") was outside British jurisdiction because it was beyond the limit of the country's waters. The limits were increased in 1987, bringing the fort back within British waters. The case did not go ahead. Prince Roy claimed that the court decision was a legal acknowledgement of the independence of the country of Sealand. Since Prince Roy's death his son, Prince Michael is the new ruler of Sealand, but there are other contenders. Passports are no longer being issued, but you can buy t-shirts, pens, stamps, mugs and even a peerage, if you search online.

From Quiz On the Left You'll See ...

Answer: Eleanor Roosevelt

The Iguazu River, whose name means "big water", is the source for these falls which lie on the border of Brazil and Argentina. The majority of the falls (80%) lie on Argentina's side. The falls are 2.7 kilometres wide however, a series of small islands breaks the water into 275 separate waterfalls. The major benefit from this is that there are a lot more advantageous positions from which to view them. The Niagara Falls does have a greater annual flow rate but the falls at Iguazu are wider and higher. The stunning spectacle that these waterfalls create has made it a popular destination for filmmakers and they have featured in a wide range of movies such as "Moonraker" (1979), "Mr Magoo" (1997), "Miami Vice" (2006) and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (2008).

From Quiz Here Be Dungeons

Answer: Calgary

The largest city in the province of Alberta, Calgary lies in a river valley between the Canadian Prairies and the eastern foothills of the Canadian Rockies. It is home to the world famous Calgary Stampede, the rodeo extravaganza, which is held annually in July. In 1988, Calgary became the first Canadian city to host a winter Olympic Games. Situated in Patterson Heights overlooking Calgary, Hart House was bought by Stu Hart, founder of Stampede Wrestling, in 1951. The basement of the house was converted into a gym and training room which became known as "The Dungeon" because of its strict regimen. It was famed for producing, amongst others, such personalities as "Superstar" Billy Graham and Stu's son, "Brett Hitman" Hart.

From Quiz Vampire Diaries

Answer: Paris

The Musee des Vampires is a small museum on the fringes of Paris. It can be found in a district called Lilas, which is outside the actual city, so using a map of the greater area can be useful. The museum is privately owned and visits can only be made by appointment. The collection houses various items related to vampires, ranging from books and paintings to art objects. The museum was founded by Jacques Sirgent, an author originally from Canada. He is an expert on vampirism and all things associated with it. He has written various books on the subject and has gathered a unique collection of items related to the topic in the museum, with some of the books gathered there dating back to the 16th century. He works closely with French author Clothilde d'Albepierre. Together they have hosted guided tours to the famous cemetery Pere Lachaise.

From Quiz Vault Cities? No, Walled Cities

Answer: China

The Kowloon Walled City was originally a Chinese military fort located in the Kowloon region of Hong Kong. When the Chinese leased the area to the British in 1898, the walled city remained an enclave of China. Lack of proper governance led to high rates of prostitution, gambling and drug use. The Hong Kong government finally demolished the city in 1994. Kowloon Walled City Park was built over the area in 1995 and contains artifacts from the Walled City.

From Quiz Get Out of My Dreams and Into My Spa!

Answer: Hercule Poirot

A reference is made in an Agatha Christie's novel 'The Big Four' to Hercule Poirot having been raised in the vicinity of Spa. Whilst Belgian (and more accurately a reporter, rather than a detective), Tintin's birthplace is not specifically mentioned in any of the Tintin books. All that is known of Sherlock Holmes' upbringing is that his parents were 'country squires'. His birthplace is unknown. Maigret was French, and according to the 'Simenon' novels, was born in the town of Saint-Fiacre in the Allier Department of France.

From Quiz Here Be Demons: Sulfur in Our World

Answer: Kîlauea

Sulphur Bank is the northwestern border of the Kîlauea caldera, along Crater Rim Drive in the park, where the lava flows from the two active volcanoes in Hawaii, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, meet. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Kîlauea is both the most-visited volcano in the world and the most dangerous volcano in the U.S. Prior to its current eruption, which began in 1983 and was still continuing in 2011, it was known as a "drive-by" volcano because its lava fountains could be seen from cars on the road through the park. The eruption has caused much of that road to be closed, and some has even been covered with lava.

From Quiz Geography Trivia Fun

Answer: Shreveport

Shreveport is the only one of the choices located in northwestern Louisiana, USA. It was founded in 1836.

From Quiz It's a Satanic Planet

Answer: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

This Steven Spielberg movie was nominated for eight Academy Awards. Devil's Tower was designated as a United States National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. The Tower is sacred to a number of Native American tribes.

From Quiz It's Like Talking to a Brick Wall

Answer: Peru

Sacsayhuaman was laid out in the shape of a puma as was the city of Cuzco, as the puma was the animal that the Incas felt symbolized their culture and beliefs. The largest stones in this wall are at the bottom, and they slowly get smaller the higher in the wall they are placed. The largest stone in this wall complex is 28 feet high (8.5 meters), and weighs in at 140 metric tons. The precision placement of the stones is so exact that a piece of paper cannot be slipped between them. It is probably this feature that has enabled this unique wall complex to stay standing for centuries in an area that is known for earthquakes and landslides.

From Quiz Second on the List

Answer: Ethiopia

According to 2010 estimates, Nigeria's population was about 152,217,341, while Ethiopia's population was about 88,013,491. Egypt had just a couple million people fewer at 80,471,869, while Kenya had around 40,046,566 inhabitants and Angola "only" had 13,068,161.

From Quiz Geography Runners-Up

Answer: Karakoram

K2, also called "The Savage Mountain" for the deadly risk it poses to its would-be climbers, was not climbed successfully until 1954...and it wasn't summited again until 1977. Only about a tenth as many people have climbed K2 as have made it to the summit of Everest.

From Quiz Help Wanted! Geography Edition

Answer: Caspian Sea & The Caspian Sea & caspian

The Caspian Sea is the biggest lake in the world in terms of area. Interestingly, this lake is saltwater, not freshwater. The five countries it touches are: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. The Caspian Sea is one of the few lakes that stick out on a map.

From Quiz Down the Garden Path

Answer: The Garden of Eden & Eden & Garden of Eden

Legend has it that God created the Garden of Eden in what is now northern Iraq, in the Fertile Crescent. The one-of-a-kind tree was, of course, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

From Quiz What Do Geographers Do?

Answer: environmental manager

Environmental managers work for governments or private industry. Many work for the federal Environmental Protection Agency or state departments of environmental protection, where they make sure that laws to keep the soil, water, and air clean are adhered to !

From Quiz The Americas

Answer: Montevideo

Buenos Aires means 'Good Winds' in Spanish

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 17

Answer: Kabul

The area of the city is 106.2 square miles. It is located in eastern Afghanistan. The city is over 3,500 years old, and many empires have fought over it in the past.

Question by player Pejikr

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 15

Answer: East Pakistan

With an estimated casualty rate of 500,000, the Bhola cyclone was one of the most deadly storms in history. The Pakistani military response to the government was widely criticised, and about three weeks later the nationalistic Awami League won all but two seats in a national election. The Awami League were denied control of the government by the Pakistani General, Yahya Khan, which ultimately led to the Bangladesh Liberation War and the independence of Bangladesh.

Question by player malik24

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 15

Answer: Virginia

Sometimes Virginia is called the "Mother of Presidents" because so many of the early presidents of the United States were native Virginians. Many of the early presidents' homes have been restored and can be visited.

Question by player dcpddc478

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 13

Answer: Arizona

The Saguaro National Park is covered by the Sonoran desert, which covers parts of California and Arizona, and extends into Mexico. The saguaro cactus is native to this desert region. The Tucson Mountains and the Rincon Mountains are mountain ranges located nearby. Animals like coyote, bobcats and cougars can be found here.

Question by player angikar

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 12

Answer: Thistle

The thistle was chosen as it gave warning of an attack on a Scottish clan by Norsemen who barefooted stepped on thistles; their cries alerted the Scots who were then able to beat off the attack.

Question by player Devmac

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 10

Answer: Scotland

The Falkirk Triangle is located in the hill country of the beautiful country of Scotland. Hundreds of UFO sightings have occurred in the area. The quaint city of Bonnybridge is located within the triangle and is often cited as the world's number one UFO location. Over 300 sightings are reported each year.

Question by player dcpddc478

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 9

Answer: Philippines

Together, they account for more than two thirds of the area of the Philippines, although there are more than 7,000 other islands in the country. Mindanao is to the south and occupies 94,000 sq kms and Luzon is the northern island. It is 104,000 sq kms and is also the location of the capital, Manila.

Question by player ozzz2002

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 8

Answer: Edam and Gouda

Edam is located in the province of North Holland. It is so named for the dam on the River E (IJe), which was the site chosen by the first people living there. It is also the place where the Edam cheese originated. Gouda is in the province of South Holland. It is the place where the cheese that bears the city's name was sold, although it was not made in the city but in surrounding areas. There is a cheese market in the city every Thursday.

Question by player Babilonia

From Quiz FunTrivia Geography Mix: Vol 7

Answer: Big Ben

Big Ben is one of the largest chiming bells in the world. The Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe are located in Paris, France. The Taj Mahal is in Agra, India.

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