Geo Quiz | PRI's The World - Part 31

The World’s GEO QUIZ

Recent Geo Texting game winners (20,000 shipwrecks, 87 pose high risk for pollution

Lila in Rock Creek, NC

Tripp in Breckenridge, CO

and Manuel in Cutten, CA

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Who can I contact to get more information? For more information about the Geo Quiz texting game and its guidelines email theworld@pri.org. The World’s Geo Quiz tests your knowledge of world geography, and introduces you to fascinating people and places around the globe. Produced by The World’s David Leveille. Geo Quiz Podcast on iTunes Geo Quiz Podcast via RSS

Geo Quiz theme music:

SONG TITLE: Diaraby

ARTISTS:Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder

CD TITLE: Talking Timbuktu

CD LABEL: World Circuit Purchase the CD here

Geo Quiz

Zambian Prostitutes On Reality TV

By The World ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅

Precious Kawainga said she became a prostitute to feed her children

A new Zambian TV reality show promises a chance at marriage for women looking to escape the sex industry.

African Queen

By The World ⋅ July 12, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅

Queen Nzinga

Name the African capital where Queen Nzinga once took on powerful Portuguese invaders.

A Trans-Continental Island

By The World ⋅ July 11, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅

Locks opening at the Panama canal (Photo: Amy Mayer)

Looking for a trans-continental island that is a 3-day cruise to the Panama canal.

Women’s Soccer World Cup Quarterfinals

By The World ⋅ July 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

The Geo Quiz is all about a river in Frankfurt and US versus Brazil on Sunday.

Planetary Super Storm

By The World ⋅ July 7, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅

Saturn's 'Great Northern Storm' (Image: NASA)

The Geo Quiz is looking for a planet this time where a tremendous storm is encircling it.

Canada’s Largest Islands

By The World ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Baffin Island (Photo: Ansgar Walk)

For the Geo Quiz we want you to name Canada’s 1st and 3rd largest islands.

Top Coal Producing Nations

By The World ⋅ July 5, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

(Photo: Decumanus)

We are looking for the top three coal mining countries in the world.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

By The World ⋅ July 4, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅

A file image of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Photo: Jeff Tinsley, Smithsonian Institution)

A South American country’s rich folk life is on display at the Smithsonian Museum.

A Royal Wedding on the French Riviera

By The World ⋅ July 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

View of Monaco, Harbour and parts of Monte Carlo. (Photo: R Meehan)

We are looking for a small country, which is decked up for a royal wedding.

Return of the Whales

By The World ⋅ June 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

(Photo: Michaël Catanzariti)

We are looking for a place where the Southern Right whales are making a comeback.

England’s Last Tennis Ball Maker

By Laura Lynch ⋅ June 29, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅

Tennis balls from Price Ball Manufacturing in Bath, England

The Geo Quiz is looking for a city in England with a very traditional manufacturer

A Meeting With Royalty

By The World ⋅ June 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Frances Vockeroth, 9, stands at the train station in Walsh, Alta., in 1939, waiting for the train carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. (Photo courtesy of Frances Miller)

A Canadian woman gets a second chance to meet with British royals.

Women’s Soccer World Cup in Germany

By The World ⋅ June 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

US soccer: Women's National Team

Where will the opening game of the US team take place?

Midsummer in Sweden

By The World ⋅ June 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Traditional Midsummer Dance (Photo: Steve Dolinsky)

The Geo Quiz takes you to a park in Stockholm

British Folk Music Duo “Smoke Fairies”

By The World ⋅ June 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Smoke Fairies (Photo courtesy: http://www.myspace.com/smokefairies)

We are looking for a city in southeast England, which is home to the “Smoke Fairies.”