Geography Challenge
1 / 15Put your world geography knowledge to the test with questions about capitals, rivers, continents, and more.
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What is the capital of France?
About Geography Challenge
Put your world geography knowledge to the test with questions about capitals, rivers, continents, and more. Geography Challenge packs 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. What is the capital of France?
Answer: Paris
Paris has been the capital of France since the 10th century. It is home to over 2 million people and is known as the 'City of Light.'
2. Which is the longest river in the world?
Answer: Nile River
The Nile River in Africa stretches approximately 4,132 miles, making it the longest river in the world. It flows through 11 countries.
3. How many continents are there on Earth?
Answer: Seven
There are seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia (Oceania), Europe, North America, and South America.
4. Which is the largest continent by area?
Answer: Asia
Asia is the largest continent, covering about 17.2 million square miles. It is home to more than 4.5 billion people, over half the world's population.
5. What is the smallest country in the world by area?
Answer: Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world at just 0.17 square miles. It is an independent city-state surrounded entirely by Rome, Italy.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Florida is nicknamed the 'Sunshine State' because of its warm, sunny climate. It became the 27th U.S. state in 1845.
- Canberra is the capital of Australia, not Sydney or Melbourne. It was purpose-built as the capital in the early 20th century to resolve the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne.
- The Amazon flows through South America, primarily through Brazil and Peru. It carries more water than any other river in the world.
Frequently asked questions
Can I print Geography Challenge?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Geography Challenge fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Geography Challenge?
Geography Challenge has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Geography Challenge free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Geography Challenge — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
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