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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Ancient Chinese Art in the New World
Our Geo Quiz can be boiled down to one simple question: Where would you find caves carved out of limestone cliffs, and filled with silk banners and colorful 8th century frescoes to attract Buddhist worshipers?
Making Lots of Noise at Brazil’s World Cup
Geo Quiz: Organizers of the next World Cup in Brazil this week introduced the official musical instrument for the soccer tournament. Can you name it?
The Return of Nightingales to Berlin
Sometimes amid the swirl of events it can be restorative just to slow down and exalt in a little bit of nature. Producer Alexa Dvorson had such a chance one recent night in Berlin, where she happened upon an early spring arrival to one of the city’s parks.
Clean Shoes, Folk Dancing, Liza Umarova: Things to Love About Chechen Culture
The Boston Marathon bombings investigation has focused a big spotlight on Chechnya. The two suspects’ family — the Tsarnaevs — have Chechen roots. Journalist Nathan Thornburgh blogs about the need to consider another side of Chechnya.
‘King’s Song’ Not Fit for a King?
Geo Quiz: We’re looking for a country where thousands of people have signed a protest petition and even threatened to go into exile…all over a pop song.
Fastest Growing Wine Producing Region in the World
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for the fastest growing wine-producing region in the world.
Next Stop! Parisian Metro Station to be Named for French Chanteur
Next stop! Geo Quiz: One of the newest metro stops being added to the Paris Metro- Line 11 will be named in honor of an endearing French singer famous for “Poinconour des Lilas”. Can you name the singer?
Australia’s ‘Magnetic’ Termites
In Australia’s Northern Territory, termites build mounds that are tall, thin, and aligned like compass needles. How and why the insects do this is not entirely clear. One entomologist offers some theories.
West Africa Native Gorgui Dieng’s Roots on Display in Louisville Win
Gorgui Dieng, the 6 ft 11 center of the University of Louisville Cardinals hails from West Africa. Can you name the country he was born in?
An American Target Within Reach of a North Korean Missile?
Threatening messages from Pyongyang toward South Korea and the US have been making headlines. There’s speculation that the North could be planning to launch a missile against an American target this week. Experts don’t seem to think that’s likely. But which if any American target would be within reach of a North Korean missile?
In Search of the Living Fossil Fish, the Coelacanth
French and South African scientists are embarking on an expedition to learn more about the coelacanth, a fish which goes back to the age of dinosaurs.
Landlocked Country in South America Sues Neighbor to Get Coastline Back
![A mural in San Pablo de Tiquina, Bolivia reads "What once was ours, will be ours once again", and "Hold fast, rotos [Chileans], for here come the Colorados of Bolivia." (Photo: Dentren/Wikipedia)](http://www.theworld.org/wp-content/uploads/boliva_paraguay-95x95.jpg "A mural in San Pablo de Tiquina, Bolivia reads \"What once was ours, will be ours once again\", and \"Hold fast, rotos [Chileans], for here come the Colorados of Bolivia.\" (Photo: Dentren/Wikipedia)")
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for the names of the two landlocked countries in South America.
Madonna to Sell Painting ‘Three Women at the Red Table’ to Support Girls Education
Madonna has announced plans to auction off a masterpiece painting “Three Women at the Red Table” that she’s owned for over 20 years. She says she’s doing it to raise money to support girls’ education in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Thriving Microbial Life in the Planet’s Deepest Oceanic Trench
Our Geo Quiz Tuesday takes us to the deepest part of the world’s oceans. It’s where scientists have found an abundance of tiny, microbial forms of life thriving in this extreme ocean environment.
Bidding for Tuna at the Biggest Fish Market in the World
Today’s Geo Quiz takes us to a famous fish market in central Tokyo. Each morning well before the sun comes up, tons and tons of frozen tuna are unloaded, packed in ice and and spread out for auction. Steve Dolinksy sent us a postcard from the biggest wholesale fish market in the world.
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