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.
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Geo Quiz
Musical History of Byzantium
We are looking for a historic city that became the capital of the Roman empire in the year 330 AD and went by the name Byzantium.
Egypt’s Depressed Tourism Industry Leaves Bored Camels
Geo Quiz: Which way does the Nile River flow? The world’s longest river starts in the highlands of Central Africa and flows down hill all the way to the Mediterranean.
A Yacht Race in the Tasman Sea
We are looking for the historic port city of Tasmania where the yachts are heading from Sydney.
Northern Arctic Outpost in Canada
This Canadian Arctic outpost is the northernmost year-round inhabited place.
The Case of Missing Starfighter
Looking for a Dutch city close to where a model Starfighter jet is missing.
Center of the Velvet Revolution
The Geo Quiz is looking for a square that’s closely identified with a revolution. Not Tahrir Square, in Cairo – the one we want you to name is in Prague and it’s associated with the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Home of the Calypso King
The birthplace of calypso music is our focus for the Geo Quiz: The island we’re looking for is the fifth largest in the West Indies.
Protecting Peru’s Ancient Past
One of Latin America’s most famous archeological sites figures in our Geo Quiz: A century ago, many artifacts were taken from the Incan city of Machu Picchu, now, they’re being returned to Peru.
US-Canadian Border Crossing
The Geo Quiz visits a suspension bridge over the Detroit River which is one of the busiest international border crossings in North America.
Anniversary of Original ‘Race to reach the South Pole’
We are looking for the name of the American research station at the South Pole that is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the original “race to reach the South Pole.”
Shanghai’s Soccer Stadium
For the Geo Quiz today we are asking the name of the stadium in Shanghai where Nicolas Anelka will be playing soon.
A Siberian City on Russia’s Protest Map
We are looking for a remote Siberian city near Russia’s borders with Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China where local activists say they will be out on the streets to support their counterparts in Moscow.
English ‘Witch Cottage’
There’s a little witchcraft involved in the Geo Quiz this time: we’re looking for a place in north-west England that’s closely linked with witches.
‘The Gugulethu Tenors’ Are South Africa’s Latest Musical Sensation
Four young men from a small township have become South Africa’s newest musical sensations.
American Heading Abroad to Find New Opportunities
For the Geo Quiz, we’re zeroing in on China’s biggest city. American Tina Sawaya is heading there next year for a new teaching job.
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