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
Why Some Belgians are Concerned About AB-InBev’s Belgian Beer Cafes
We’re not going to give you very long to guess today’s Geo Quiz. Think Europe and think beer. In fact the country we’re looking for thinks its beer is the best in the world. They believe this so strongly that they’ve bottled it, so to speak.
African House Made of Plastic Bottles
We’re looking for a state in Nigeria which features homes built in the traditional style of the region but made of plastic bottles.
Remembering Frazier’s Epic Fight with Muhammad Ali
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died yesterday of cancer on Monday at the age of 67. For our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the Asian city where the third fight between Frazier and Muhammad Ali took place in 1975.
Africa’s Newest Subway System
We’re looking for the home of the world’s newest metro for the Geo Quiz. This rapid transit system has been in the works for 30 years.
Mapping Mars From A German Park
After 520 days of motionless ‘travel’, the Mars500 simulation ended Friday – where in Germany did astronomers study the red planet in the 19th century?
Toronto’s ‘Occupy’ Protesters Prepare for Winter
‘Occupy’ protesters in Toronto are getting worried about the cold. Since October, they’ve been camping out in a city park we want you to name.
Home Of The First Regular Television Service
For our Geo Quiz, we want you to name the building where a battle between competing television systems took place 75 years ago.
Learning Chess in Elementary School
The Geo Quiz visits the crossroads of western Asia and Eastern Europe: The country we’re looking for is landlocked, mountainous and passionate. Passionate about chess, that is!
New Dolphin Sanctuaries in Asian Mangrove Forest
For our Geo Quiz, we are looking for a thick swamp. No, not the Everglades but a large mangrove forest in South Asia, along the coast of eastern India and southern Bangladesh.
Cultural Icon of Russia Reopens
The Geo Quiz visits a cultural symbol of Russia which has re-opened after six years of renovations.
Where Apples Come From
For our Geo Quiz, we want to know where apples originated, thousands of years ago. Scientists point to a Central Asian mountain range where Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China meet.
Indian Computer Operator Hits Jackpot
We’re looking for the world’s newest millionaire for the Geo Quiz: An economically backward state in eastern India might not be the first place you’d look for a new millionaire.
Old Pulteney Wins World Whisky of the Year Honor
According to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, the best single malt whisky comes from this tiny town at the northern end of the Scottish Highlands.
Controversial Domino Tournament
We want you to name the city near the eastern coast of the Black Sea where this year’s world domino championship took place.
The Silence Of The Bells
We’re looking for an iconic cathedral in Paris where the bells chime every 15 minutes. Some of them are soon to be silenced, though. Experts say they’re worn out and that’s raising a fuss.
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