Put your knowledge to the test with these geography riddles from around the globe. They range from easy to hard, so everyone can have fun solving them.
Early ages the iron boot tread,
With Europe at her command.
Through time power slipped and fled,
'til the creation of new holy land.
Who am I?
A plane crashed on the border or US and Canada. Where do they bury the survivors?
See answerI am a food made from the pressed curds of milk. I come in American, Swiss, sharp and many other flavors. What am I?
See answerWhy do French people like to eat snails?
See answerIn the Tour de France, what is the position of a rider, after he passes the second placed rider?
See answerOne am I, among six others: Largest, smallest, cold, dark and two brothers. Who am I?
See answerWhat’s the capital in Washington?
See answerThe preferred color of carpet in this town is red.
See answerAn American living in England came home to the United States on the 4th of July, celebrated for three full days, and returned to England on the 4th of July. How is this possible?
See answerAs I went over London Bridge I met my sister Jenny; I broke her neck and drank her blood and left her standing empty.
See answerI am a Caribbean shape that makes ships disappear. What am I?
See answerWhy did the meteor go to Hollywood?
See answerI have palms but not on hands,
I offer foods from distant lands,
When at my peak you'll see me smoke,
I'm famous for my friendly folk,
My flowers grow and yet they lay,
There's fire where a man will play.
What am I?
Do they have a 4th of July in England?
See answerWhere on earth do the ways always blow from the south?
See answerWhy can’t a woman living in the U.S. be buried in Canada?
See answerIn Paris but not in France, the thinnest of its siblings.
See answerThanks for such treasures as Mariachis, enchiladas and habanero!
See answerA circle of stones, never in rows.
Stacked one on the other, mystery it sows.
What is it?
Besides Paris, what is the capital of France?
See answerWhat is the smartest state?
See answerIt has the biggest wall and is also used when drinking tea.
See answerThis dip for chips is a Spanish style sauce, mainly consisting of peppers, diced tomatoes and spices for a spicy flavor.
See answerWhat is round on both ends and hi in the middle?
See answerThese are knee-length formal wear for men popular in the highlands.
See answerAccording to the music industry, you can count on a midnight train and the devil to turn up here.
See answerThis small, rolled tortilla usually has meat or cheese filling, and was originally invented in Mexico.
See answerWhy did Paul Revere ride his horse from Boston to Lexington?
See answerThey're big and blue, and larger than seas.
See answerGodzilla calls this place home.
See answerFlour of England, fruit of Spain,
Met together in a shower of rain;
Put in a bag tied round with a string,
If you'll tell me this riddle, I'll give you a ring.
I led Israelites out of Egypt and went up Mount Sinai alone.
I came back down with commandments written on two tablets of stone.
Who am I?
Is there a 4th of July in England?
See answerWhat is flat, usually square, and made from trees but isn't wood?
See answerI stand up tall and made of steel,
with baguettes and garlic at my heel.
I love the colours red, white and blue,
but obviously not as much as you.
I am a marvel for all to see,
though to some I am a monstrosity!
What am I?
What was the largest island in the world before Australia was discovered?
See answerWhat's the largest pencil in the United States?
See answerThey cut doors in half and wear wooden shoes.
See answerI'm a small ring shaped fried cake, often with Bavarian cream or fruit filling, and sometimes covered in icing and sprinkles.
See answerA large oasis in the desert. Come with cash and leave with none. What am I?
See answerPeople like this usually live in rural areas, unless they are lucky enough to strike oil and move to Beverly Hills.
See answerDo they have a 4th of July in Australia?
See answerMany people own a copy of me. Without me the world would fall. What am I?
See answerWhat has 4 eyes but can't see?
See answerA salutation from the islands.
See answerA morbidly-named body of water.
See answerBefore Mt. Everest was discovered as the highest mountain in the world, which mountain was the highest?
See answerWhy are the Irish quick-tempered?
See answerWhy did the British cross the Atlantic?
See answerWhat state is famous for tiny beverages?
See answerI was known for my diverse skills as both a warrior and a writer of psalms. In my years as a ruler, I united the people of Israel, led them to victory in battle, conquered land, and paved the way for my son, Solomon, to build the Temple. Who am I?
See answerIf Mississippi lent Missouri her New Jersey, what would Delaware?
See answerI am as simple as a circle, worthless as a leader; but when I follow a group, their strength increases tenfold. By myself I'm practically nothing. What am I?
See answerWhy is the largest city in Ireland likely to be the largest city in the world?
See answerThis is the tallest peak in the happiest place on earth.
See answerThe Titanic is still here. What am I?
See answerWhat is the laziest mountain in the world?
See answerI am a rock group with four members. All dead, one was assassinated. What am I?
See answerFamous for cheese, wine and saying "ooo la la".
See answerWhen is an Irish potato not an Irish potato?
See answerI mean goodbye for South Americans. What am I?
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