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World Geography Numerical Facts

Geography

A collection of geography questions focusing on dates, specific numbers, and historical names.

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8 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Apr 23, 2026

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1 In what year was the Suez Canal officially opened to navigation?

A 1859
B 1869
C 1879
D 1889

2 Approximately how many kilometers long is the Nile River, generally cited as the longest in the world?

A 6,650 km
B 5,400 km
C 7,200 km
D 4,800 km

3 What is the elevation in meters of Mount Everest, the highest point above sea level on Earth?

A 8,648 m
B 8,748 m
C 8,848 m
D 8,948 m

4 Which explorer led the first expedition to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911?

A Ernest Shackleton
B Robert Falcon Scott
C Roald Amundsen
D Douglas Mawson

5 The total surface area of the Earth is approximately how many million square kilometers?

A 310 million
B 410 million
C 510 million
D 610 million

6 How many independent countries are currently recognized as members of the United Nations?

A 183
B 193
C 203
D 213

7 The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia covers an area of approximately how many square kilometers?

A 344,400
B 244,400
C 144,400
D 444,400

8 Which city served as the capital of Brazil before it was moved to Brasília in 1960?

A São Paulo
B Salvador
C Rio de Janeiro
D Belo Horizonte

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