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Tough Cities of South America Quiz | 10 Questions | Geography

South America has such a diversity of cities. This quiz will take you from Colombia and Venezuela in the north to the southern reaches of Argentina and Chile. See how much you know about this vast and vibrant continent.

A multiple-choice quiz by nickdrew55. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
nickdrew55

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,103

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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854

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the city, a Caribbean beach resort situated on Colombia's northern coast, that is the fifth largest in the country. It featured as a destination for Kathleen Turner in the 1984 movie "Romancing the Stone"? There is a city in Murcia, Spain that shares the same name. Hint

Medell�n

Cartagena

Manizales

Lorca

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Question 2 of 10

2. What, by area, is the largest city in the country of Ecuador? Hint

Quito

Guayaquil

Cuenca

Esmeraldas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Can you name the capital city of the only country in South America where Dutch is the national language? Hint

Nieuw-Nickerie

Groningen

Paramaribo

Cayenne

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which South American capital city divided in two by The Mapocho River, could you stroll through the Parque Forestal, view The Palacio de La Moneda and fly out of the country via Arturo Merino Ben�tez International Airport? Hint

Buenos Aires

Santiago

Lima

Asunci�n

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which city of southern Peru, the nation's second most industrialised and the largest in the Peruvian Andes, is located at the foot of El Misti volcano? Hint

Lima

Trujillo

Cusco

Arequipa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Capital of Para�ba state, Brazil, and often known as "The City where the Sun Rises First". What is the most easterly city in mainland South America? Hint

Jo�o Pessoa

Manaus

Campina Grande

Salvador

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Question 7 of 10

7. Located almost in the geographical centre of Argentina on the Suqu�a River, can you name the country's second largest city by area? Hint

C�rdoba

Mendoza

Buenos Aires

La Plata

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Question 8 of 10

8. Can you name the second city of Venezuela that sits on the western coast of the country's biggest lake, a lake that shares the same name as the city in question? Hint

Maracaibo

Barquisimeto

Caracas

Trujillo

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city, the seat of the Central Government of Guyana, situated at the mouth of The Demerara River, is named after a 19th century British Monarch? Hint

Charlesworth

Victoriana

Georgetown

Henryville

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which Bolivian city, the country's constitutional capital, would you find The House of Freedom, The National Library and The Archbishop's Palace? Hint

La Paz

Sucre

Santa Cruz

Cochabamba

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Answer: Cartagena

Cartagena, Colombia, has a tropical climate, with plenty of rain between June and October. Bocachica and Bocagrande are districts at the two entrances of Cartagena Bay. The latter is a hot-spot for wealthy tourists seeking five star hotels and plenty of night life.

2. What, by area, is the largest city in the country of Ecuador?

Answer: Guayaquil

Though Quito is the national capital, Guayaquil, with a total area of 344.5 square kilometers is the biggest city. It is situated on the banks of The Guayas River. As well as being the main seaport in Ecuador, it is also the centre of business, agriculture and manufacturing industry.

3. Can you name the capital city of the only country in South America where Dutch is the national language?

Answer: Paramaribo

Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, a country formerly under Dutch control in northern South America. It has land borders with Brazil, Guyana and French Guiana. Paramaribo is home to over half the population of Suriname. In 2002 the city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer: Santiago

Santiago the capital of Chile, is one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the continent. It was founded by Pedro de Valdivia in 1541. Independence was gained for Chile from the Spanish in 1817 after a battle just north of Santiago. The army forces were led by national heroes Bernardo O'Higgins and Jos� de San Mart�n.

5. Which city of southern Peru, the nation's second most industrialised and the largest in the Peruvian Andes, is located at the foot of El Misti volcano?

Answer: Arequipa

Arequipa, generally regarded as Peru's second city, sits at the southern tip of Peru's desert coast overlooked by the currently inactive volcano El Misti. Tourism is a keystone to Arequipa, and only Lima and Cuzco are more visited cities.

6. Capital of Para�ba state, Brazil, and often known as "The City where the Sun Rises First". What is the most easterly city in mainland South America?

Answer: Jo�o Pessoa

Jo�o Pessoa was founded in 1585, and boasts around 40 kilometers of tropical beaches. Cabo Branco Lighthouse, The Museum of Cultural Center of Saint Francis and Santa Catarina Fortress are just a few of the tourist attractions in the city. It has over 7 square kilometers of forested land. Only Paris, France is considered a greener city.

7. Located almost in the geographical centre of Argentina on the Suqu�a River, can you name the country's second largest city by area?

Answer: C�rdoba

Cordoba is generally thought of as the high-tech centre of Argentina. It houses the National Spaceport - Centro Espacial Te�filo Tabanera - where satellites are developed, and Motorola, Intel and Santex Am�rica are among the leading employers in the technology sector.

8. Can you name the second city of Venezuela that sits on the western coast of the country's biggest lake, a lake that shares the same name as the city in question?

Answer: Maracaibo

Maracaibo is situated in north west Venezuela and is nicknamed "The Beloved Land of the Sun", because it is one of the hottest places in the country. The yearly temperature high averages over 33 degrees C. Maracaibo is served by La Chinita International Airport.

9. Which city, the seat of the Central Government of Guyana, situated at the mouth of The Demerara River, is named after a 19th century British Monarch?

Answer: Georgetown

Georgetown has a tropical rainforest climate, with around an average of 90 inches of rainfall each year. Georgetown is the only venue in South America to host international test cricket.

10. In which Bolivian city, the country's constitutional capital, would you find The House of Freedom, The National Library and The Archbishop's Palace?

Answer: Sucre

Whilst La Paz is the administrative capital, Sucre is the official capital and seat of justice in Bolivia. The city dates back to the 16th century, and was once a favoured spot of wealthy Spaniards involved in the silver industry.

Source: Author nickdrew55

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