How well do you know the world?
Which river carries the most water on Earth? Where is the lowest place on land? Is Istanbul a capital city? Our geography quiz takes you across continents and oceans, from the highest peaks to the driest deserts, with questions on countries, rivers, mountains and landmarks.
Some questions are about the facts everyone learns at school, others about the ones almost everyone gets wrong. It's a free geography game you play right in your browser: after every answer you see the correct one and an extra fact, so even a wrong guess puts something new on your map.
Geography quiz questions with answers
What is the longest river in South America?
Amazon. the Amazon. It also carries more water than any other river on Earth, roughly 15 to 20 percent of all the fresh water that rivers pour into the oceans.
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific. It covers about a third of Earth's surface, more than all the land on the planet put together.
Which desert covers much of northern Africa?
Sahara. the Sahara, the largest hot desert in the world. The Kalahari is in southern Africa.
In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania, close to the border with Kenya. At 19,341 feet (5,895 m), it's the highest mountain in Africa.
Is the shore of the Dead Sea the lowest place on land?
Yes. It lies more than 1,400 feet (430 m) below sea level, and it keeps getting lower as the sea shrinks.
Is Russia the largest country in the world by area?
Yes. It covers about 6.6 million square miles (17.1 million km²), about 70% more than Canada, which comes second.
More geography questions
What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga, in Russia. It runs about 2,190 miles (3,530 km) and flows into the Caspian Sea.
Which country has the most time zones?
France. Counting its overseas territories, from the Caribbean to the Pacific, it spans 12 time zones.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²), entirely surrounded by the city of Rome.
Which is the largest U.S. state by area?
Alaska. It's more than twice the size of Texas, the second largest.
On which continent is the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth?
South America. It stretches along the coast of Chile, and some weather stations there have never recorded rain.
Ways to play
- Classic: one question, four answers, and the faster you find the right one, the higher your grade.
- Yes or No: true or false statements about places that are rarely what they seem.
- Fill-in, Clues and Guess: find the name of a country, a river or a city letter by letter, or from three clues.
Frequently asked questions
What does the geography quiz cover?
Countries and capitals, rivers, mountains, deserts and oceans, in several game modes: Classic, Yes or No, Fill-in, Clues and Guess. We add new questions over time.
Is the geography quiz free?
Yes, and you can play without signing up. A free account saves your score and puts you on the leaderboard.
Is it good for students?
Yes. Every answer comes with a short explanation, so it works as a quick review for geography class.
Where to go next
Test yourself on the world's flags with the flag quiz, travel back in time with the history quiz, or try the General Knowledge Quiz. Scoring, timers and hints are explained in the quiz guide.