Do you know your islands? As we all know, simply put, an island is a piece of land surrounded by water. There are 47 island nation states and dozens of other coastal countries that have islands within their home borders. Islands are as easily diverse in terms of area, topography, geography, development and population, as…
What is a river? The most simplistic description of a river would be a large, natural stream of flowing water. The main purpose of a river is to carry large volumes of water from land to sea. Did you know? Potamology is the scientific study of rivers. Rivers are found on every continent of the…
Who are UNESCO? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, much better known by it’s abbreviated form UNESCO, is a special agency of the United Nations (UN). Its main aim is to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in the fields of education, arts, sciences, and culture. Headquartered at the World Heritage…
Geography is a huge subject, that includes the study of the world’s topography, climate, soils, natural resources, and both natural and man-made features. It also entails the study of people, culture, and their impact on the environment. Here’s a fun trivia quiz on geographical landmarks, features, and human statistics. Do you know where they are…
A Few Facts on Africa Do you know Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, both in terms of size and population? Africa is also the hottest continent on the planet. For thousands of years, much of the continent’s harsh, inhabitable terrain, meant it was impenetrable to explorers and travellers, earning it the name…
Yet Another Travel Quiz – Landmarks! There are endless quotes on the vagaries of travel e.g. Travel is the best education!, It’s the journey not the destination!, Not all those who wander are lost!, are just a few that readily spring to mind. Are you a hardened globetrotter or an armchair ‘hodophile’, who prefers travelling…
A Bridges Around The World Quiz There’s archaeological evidence to suggest that man has been building bridges for at least the last 6,000 years. So, what’s your knowledge of the famous bridges of the world? Forming some of the globe’s most iconic landmarks, can the photo help you recall the country where the bridge is…
Most of us know the continent of which the world’s most renown geographical features lie, such as Sahara Desert, The Grand Canyon and the River Nile. However, what’s your knowledge of the somewhat lesser known but no less awesome natural wonders of the world? Here’s an educational geography quiz on some of those global natural…
Try Our Geography Quiz What Do You Know About The Southern Hemisphere? The Southern Hemisphere is the World, South of the Equator, and roughly 81% of it is water. It is far less populated than the Northern Hemisphere, due to the landmass difference and slightly warmer due to all that water. Further, there are only…
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