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Quiz about Looking for Cities in All the Wrong Places

Looking for Cities in All the Wrong Places Quiz

Which countries are Algiers, Brasilia, and Tunis located in? One could effortlessly deduce the correct countries based on the spellings and names of the cities. But wait! Could this very same logic be applied to these ten place names? Let's see...

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
404,068

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
760

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Question 1 of 10

1. Visiting a metropolis that is known to be one of the leading IT exporters in South Asia? Let's go to Bangalore, Bangladesh. But wait! That's the wrong country. In which populous country would you find Bangalore? Hint

Pakistan

India

Sri Lanka

Nepal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Looking for an adventure in an African medieval city that was formerly known as Edo? Let's fly to Benin City, Benin. But wait! Contrary to popular belief, Benin City is not located in Benin. In which of Benin's neighboring countries can one find Benin City? Hint

Niger

Nigeria

Togo

Burkina Faso

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Question 3 of 10

3. Paying a visit to one of the world's busiest container ports? Let's head to Colombo, Colombia. But wait! Despite the similarity in spellings, Colombo is not located in Colombia. In which island nation could one find Colombo? Hint

Madagascar

Philippines

Tonga

Sri Lanka

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Question 4 of 10

4. Planning a trip to visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park? Let's visit Georgia, Georgia. But wait! The state of Georgia is not located in the Eurasian nation of Georgia. In which of the following countries could one find the state of Georgia? Hint

Russia

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

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Question 5 of 10

5. Planning a vacation to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Alhambra? Let's travel to Granada, Grenada. But wait! Granada is not located in the Caribbean nation of Grenada. In which European country is Granada located? Hint

Italy

Malta

Portugal

Spain

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Question 6 of 10

6. Looking for an adventure in a populous city? Let's go to Lagos, Laos. But wait! Lagos is not located in the Asian nation of Laos. In which of the following African nations would you find Lagos? Hint

Burundi

Morocco

Nigeria

Somalia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Planning a romantic getaway? Let's visit Niagara Falls, Nigeria. But wait! You can't find the magnificent waterfalls in Nigeria. Instead, Niagara Falls is located at the border of which two nations? Hint

Haiti and Dominican Republic

Canada and USA

Brazil and Argentina

Panama and Costa Rica

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Question 8 of 10

8. Visiting the host of the inaugural FIFA World Cup? Let's take a trip to Montevideo, Montenegro. But wait! That's not the right country. In which South American nation would one find Montevideo? Hint

Paraguay

Suriname

Venezuela

Uruguay

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Question 9 of 10

9. Picnicking at one of the world's best beaches? Let's go to Salvador, El Salvador. But wait! That's the wrong country. In which country would you find the city of Salvador, in the state of Bahia? Hint

Bhutan

Belize

Brunei

Brazil

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Question 10 of 10

10. Planning a backpacking trip to Southeast Asia? Let's visit Vientiane, Vietnam. But wait! You can't actually visit the iconic Pha That Luang (a Buddhist stupa) in Vietnam. In which landlocked country is Vientiane located? Hint

Thailand

Laos

Cambodia

Myanmar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: India

Bangalore, or its official name, Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka, which is one of the 28 states of India. Home to various technological organizations, Bangalore is dubbed the "Silicon Valley of India".

Answer: Nigeria

Benin is a West African nation. It borders Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo. The nation is not to be confused with Benin City, which is a large city located in Southern Nigeria. Benin City served as the capital of the Edo Kingdom (1180-1897).

Answer: Sri Lanka

Colombo is one of the largest Sri Lankan cities. It also serves as the financial centre of the nation. Sri Lanka is located in South Asia, whereas Colombia is located in South America.

Answer: United States

Named after King George II of Great Britain, Georgia is one of the 50 states of USA. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is home to the historical Ebenezer Baptist Church. Both Martin Luther King Sr. and Martin Luther King Jr. served as pastors in this church, which was founded in 1886.

Answer: Spain

Located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, the Alhambra literally means "The Red One" in the Arabic language. The construction of the fortress complex began in 889. The Alhambra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Answer: Nigeria

Lagos is one of the most populous African cities. In 1991, Abuja replaced Lagos as the capital of Nigeria.

Answer: Canada and USA

Niagara Falls is the collective name used to refer to a group of three waterfalls - Horseshoe Falls (also known as Canadian Falls), American Falls, and Bridal Veils Falls. The largest of these three, Horseshoe Falls, is located at the border of Canada and USA.

Answer: Uruguay

The 1930 FIFA World Cup was held in Montevideo, Uruguay. All 18 matches were played in Estadio Centenario, Estadio Pocitos, and Estadio Gran Parque Central.

Answer: Brazil

Salvador, or its full name, S�o Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, is the capital of Bahia, which is one of the 26 Brazilian states. Located in Salvador, Porto da Barra Beach is noted for its white sandy beach. San Salvador is the capital of the Central American nation of El Salvador.

Answer: Laos

Laos is the only landlocked Southeast Asian nation. The nation borders Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its capital, Vientiane, is home to the magnificent Pha That Luang, which is a Buddhist stupa that is covered in gold. The name of the structure means "Great Stupa" in the Lao language.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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