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It's a Small World Trivia Quiz

A quick tour of the world involving some World Heritage Sites, as well as natural features. Do you know in which countries the specified locations can be found?

A multiple-choice quiz by MaggieG. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Situated on the southern edge of the Sahara desert, and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, which country is home to the famous city of Timbuktu?

Answer: Mali

Founded in about 1100, the city of Timbuktu was situated on a main trading route, and also developed as a centre of Islamic culture.

2. In which country would you be able to see the famous floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca?

Answer: Peru

The islands, created by the Uros people, are made of totora reeds that grow in the shallow parts of the lake. They are one of the top tourist attractions in the beautiful country of Peru.

3. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang with its colonial architecture and Buddhist culture can be found in which country?

Answer: Laos

The landlocked country that is Laos has had a troubled past, but the tourism industry is being developed lately at a fast pace. The official slogan is "Simply Beautiful". Other attractions include the Khmer temple of Wat Phu and the amazing and varied natural features such as waterfalls, caves and forests.

It was designated "The World's Best Tourist Destination" for 2013 by the European Council on Trade and Tourism.

4. Emi Koussi, a dormant volcano which reaches 3,424 metres above sea level, is the dominant physical structure in which landlocked country?

Answer: Chad

The fifth largest country in Africa, Chad is also one of the poorest, with many of its inhabitants practising subsistence farming. It has a very troubled history, and was once a French colony, but since it obtained its independence, it has suffered political turmoil and many attempted coups, although President D�by and his political party known as the Patriotic Salvation Movement have maintained firm control since 1990.

5. In which country might you visit the ruins of Persepolis?

Answer: Iran

Persepolis translates from the Greek as 'Persian City' and was the capital of the ancient Achaemanid Empire. It is situated north east of the city of Shiraz, and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

6. The Pont du Gard, designated a World Heritage Site in 1985, is a famous Roman aqueduct situated in which country?

Answer: France

The Pont du Gard is the highest of all the aqueducts built by the Romans and served to transport water from Uzes to Nimes. Built in the first century, it is, along with the aqueduct at Segovia, one of the best preserved. It crosses the river Gardon and is well worth a visit if you are in the area!

7. Ghadames, known as 'the pearl of the desert' stands in an oasis in which north African country?

Answer: Libya

One of the oldest cities in Libya, Ghadames is surrounded by a city wall, and the old part of the town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

8. The Painted Churches of the Troodos Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in which Mediterranean country?

Answer: Cyprus

Although over 60 churches in Cyprus have wall paintings dating from the Byzantine era, it is the ten which are situated in the Troodos mountains in the central part of Cyprus which have been designated World Heritage Sites. Incidentally, the highest mountain in the Troodos range is Mount Olympus, which stands at 1,952 metres and has four ski slopes.

9. The Pitons, two mountainous volcanic plugs, have been designated as a World Heritage Site, but on which Caribbean island will you find them?

Answer: St Lucia

St Lucia is a beautiful island which was colonised by both the French and the English, and changed hands many times during the various wars fought between the two countries, although it eventually broke its colonial ties with Britain in 1979 and became an independent country.

Although the Pitons are not the highest peaks on the island - that is Mount Gimie which stands at 950 metres, they are the most recognised feature of the beautiful island which is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area.

10. One of the most recognisable features of the area in which it stands, in which country of the United Kingdom will you see the peak known as the Sugar Loaf Mountain?

Answer: Wales

The Sugar Loaf stands in the southern part of the Black Mountains, and has a height of 596 metres. It is considered easily accessible to ramblers and offers amazing views across the surrounding countryside. Its conical shape which makes it instantly recognisable, makes it look rather like a volcano.

Source: Author MaggieG

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It's a Small World Trivia Quiz

A quick tour of the world involving some World Heritage Sites, as well as natural features. Do you know in which countries the specified locations can be found?

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