Geography Anagrams Trivia

1. Homer Simpson was in DENIAL when he thought his family enjoyed living in Alaska.

From Quiz Making Mountains out of Antimuons

Answer: Denali

The mountain known as Denali is the tallest in North America. It rises up to a height of approximately 20,300 ft (6,190 m). The mountain is located in southern central part of the State of Alaska, roughly between the cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. The name Denali translates to "the tall one" and comes from the language of the Koyukon people who are native to Alaska. The mountain was given its other name, Mount McKinley, in 1896 after the man who would later be elected the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley.

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Answer: Australia

"Terra Australis meaning "land of the south" has been seen on maps as far back as the 15th century although it was not based on any landmass survey but on a hypothesis that continents in the Northern Hemisphere should be offset by a similar amount of land in the southern hemisphere. The name Australia is from the Latin "australis", meaning "southern". When the explorer Matthew Flinders circumnavigated the continent in 1804 confirming it was an island (Tasmania had already been proved to be an island separate to the main landmass by the same explorer), it was adopted for official use since 1817, This displaced "New Holland," a Dutch name, as the name for the continent. When the six British colonies on the land mass (including the island colony of Tasmania) federated in 1901, the name for the country was a logical progression of the the name of continent, so the Commonwealth of Australia became a sovereign nation but remained as part of the British Empire. Question submitted by proud Australian Phoenix Rising team member 1nn1.

From Quiz Seoul Stirring

Answer: Amsterdam

Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is known world-wide for its many canals. It is located in the province of North Holland, and began life as a fishing village on the River Amstel. The city has a rich history and cultural heritage, with many museums and other places of interest within its boundaries.

From Quiz Getting a Kick Out of Australia

Answer: Brisbane

First settled by Europeans as a penal colony, Brisbane is now the third most populous city in Australia and the capital of Queensland. Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, who was the Governor of New South Wales during the years 1821 to 1825, Brisbane was declared a city in 1859 when the state was separated from New South Wales and seen as a separate colony. The administrative centre of one of the country's largest states, Brisbane is a haven for cultural and sporting events. In 1987 it formed a football team in the Australian Football League that was nicknamed the "Bears". In 1996 the team merged with former Victorian club Fitzroy and changed its name to the "Lions".

From Quiz Cook's Tours of the Pacific - Australia

Answer: Cairns

Cook mapped the area in 1770 although Cairns was not established until over 100 years later, initially to service the Hodgkinson River goldfield lying to the west. Tourism and the sugar cane industry have become the biggest earners. Cairns is one of the main centres for access to the Great Barrier Reef.

From Quiz Anagrams of US States and Capitals - Part Two

Answer: Little Rock Arkansas

Arkansas is known for its geothermal activity - 47 hot springs flow from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain, and the average temperature of the water exceeds 140F.

From Quiz Anagrams of Countries and Their Capitals

Answer: helsinki finland

Helsinki is home to important wordwide businesses, such as Nokia and Laponia jewellery, and is often regarded as the economical capital of Scandinavia. Helsinki is situated on the south coast of Finland. The city was initially a small fishing town until 1812 when it was modernised under Russian rule. The German architect Carl Engel, was commissioned to redesign it. The city was heavily bombed by the Soviets during WW2, and several thousand people died.

From Quiz Anagrams of US States and Capitals - Part One

Answer: annapolis maryland

Maryland's capital was originally called "Providence" when it was settled by the Puritans. It wasn't until a Royal Governor, Sir Francis Nicholson, chose to honor Princess Anne, heir to the throne of England, that it was renamed Annapolis. In 1708, Queen Anne herself chartered her colonial namesake as a city. Her royal badge, which features a crown over the entwined thistle of Scotland, and Tudor rose of England, is depicted on the Annapolis flag. The design and layout of Annapolis makes it truly, a city fit for a queen.

From Quiz Anagrammed Landmarks in UK

Answer: salisbury plain

Salisbury Plain is a large area in southern England, perhaps best known for the ancient Stonehenge, and other evidence of prehistoric activity. It is also a huge military training area, and anyone crossing the area can expect to see tanks and other military vehicles.

From Quiz Asian Cities in Anagrams

Answer: Hyderabad

"her bad day" = Hyderabad Hyderabad, the sixth largest city of India, is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a city with a fascinating blend of tradition, history and modernity and is fast gaining reputation as a growing hub of the software industry.

From Quiz Capitals of Africa Anagrams

Answer: Tripoli

Libya's capital, Tripoli, should not be confused with cities of the same name in Lebanon and Greece. This version sits on the shore of the Mediterranean, in the north of Libya, with the desert stretching off to the south.

From Quiz Making Mountains out of Antimuons

Answer: Andes

The Andes Mountains stretch along the western coast of South America from Venezuela in the north down to the southern tip of Chile. The tallest mountain in the Andes range (as well as the entire continent) is Aconcagua, which sits on the border between Chile and Argentina. It has an elevation of 22,800 ft (6,950 m). Another significant mountain in the Andes range is Chimborazo in Ecuador. It has a height of approximately 20,500 ft (6,250 m). However, due to the bulge of the Earth at the equator, Chimborazo has been declared to be the farthest point from the center of the Earth by scientists.

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Answer: Pakistan

Pakistan was created from the division of British India in 1947, however, the discussions that worked toward this end were a series of Round Table conferences that were held in the 1930s. A young Muslim nationalist by the name of Choudhry Rahmat Ali presented a pamphlet toward the end of these dealings that demanded the establishment of a separate Muslim state i.e. Pakistan. In the first paragraph there was a call for a home for 30 million Muslims from the regions of (P) Punjab, (A) Afghan Province (as it was known then), (K) Kashmir and Sind and Baluchistan. He called the nation PAKSTAN. This would eventually become the adopted name for the new country, with an (I) being added to make it easier to pronounce. "Pak" also means "pure" and "stan" has its origins in Persia, meaning "land". Hence Pakistan is "the land of the pure". This question was created by Phoenix Rising's pollucci19 who has never been to Pakistan but has eaten ink pasta.

From Quiz Seoul Stirring

Answer: Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, which is part of Scandinavia (along with Norway and Sweden). One of its most famous landmarks is the statue of the Little Mermaid on a rock by the harbour, commemorating the character created by Hans Christian Andersen. The city has long been a centre of commerce, and tourism is also a major contributor to the economy of the city.

From Quiz European Anagrams: Are Scant Duplications

Answer: Spain and Madrid

Spain is located in south-west Europe and occupies the majority of the Iberian Peninsula. Its capital city, Madrid, is located in the centre of the country on the Manazares River. Madrid has been the Spanish capital since King Philip II (of Spanish Armada fame) set up his centre of government in the Royal Alcázar of Madrid in 1561. The Alcázar was a fortress that dated back to the 9th century and served as a main residence for Spanish royalty until it was destroyed by fire in 1734 and replaced by the massive (135,000 square metre/1.4 million square foot) Royal Palace of Madrid. Spain does not have any native panda species, but the Madrid Zoo Aquarium is noted for housing endangered giant pandas, the first of which arrived from China in 1978. While no evidence exists that Ailuropoda melanoleuca is capable of mind-reading, no one has yet managed to get one to confirm that it can't...

From Quiz Getting a Kick Out of Australia

Answer: Carlton

Carlton is a suburb of Melbourne that is noted for its Victorian style architecture in particular the Victorian Trades Hall and the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building which sits regally within the Carlton Gardens. With a football team known as the "Blues", the city is the heartland of Italian culture in Melbourne. The area around Lygon Street is affectionately known as "Little Italy" and is a nest of great restaurants and eateries.

From Quiz Cook's Tours of the Pacific - Australia

Answer: Brisbane

Matthew Finders carried out the initial exploration of this area in 1799 and the first settlement in 1824 was a penal colony. Non-convict settlement started in 1838 and Brisbane is now capital of Queensland. The city takes its name from the river running through it, which was named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, one-time Governor of New South Wales.

From Quiz Cook's Tours of the Pacific - New Zealand

Answer: Hamilton

Hamilton is the heart of the Waikato, New Zealand's largest dairying area. It is also the country's fourth largest urban area.

From Quiz Anagrams of Countries and Their Capitals

Answer: casablanca morocco

Casablanca is the economic and business capital of Morocco, but Rabat is the political capital. Casablanca has a very turbulent history. Not least of all being the terrorist attack on May 16 2003, where 33 people were killed, and more than 100 injured, when Casablanca was hit by multiple suicide bombs. The attacks were carried out by Moroccans, but claimed by some to have been linked to Al-Qaeda.

From Quiz Anagrammed Landmarks in UK

Answer: trafalgar square

Trafalgar Square is best known for the statue of Admiral Lord Nelson, which stands atop a column in the center of the square. Surrounding the square are prominant buildings, such as the National gallery, and Canada house.

From Quiz Asian Cities in Anagrams

Answer: Colombo

"Cool mob" = Colombo Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the largest city of the country. Sri Lanka's administrative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

From Quiz Ports of the World Anagrams

Answer: Cape Town

Cape Town is on the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major port and is the legislative capital of South Africa. The city was founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1652.

From Quiz Capitals of Africa Anagrams

Answer: Windhoek

Namibia, of which Windhoek is the capital, was at one time known as German Southwest Africa, then (after WWI) became Southwest Africa, a dependency of South Africa. After a long and bitter campaign, Namibia gained its independence in 1990. Set in the central highlands, Windhoek is almost in the centre of the country, equidistant from the Atlantic coast to the west and the border with Botswana to the east.

From Quiz Making Mountains out of Antimuons

Answer: Logan

Mount Logan, with an elevation of approximately 19,500 ft (5,940 m), is the highest mountain in Canada and the second tallest in North America behind Denali. It is located in the southwest corner of the Yukon Territory near the border with Alaska. The mountain was named after Sir William Edmond Logan (1798-1875) who was the founder and director of the Geological Survey of Canada. In case you missed the hint, the real name of the "Marvel" superhero Wolverine is Logan and he is also Canadian.

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