1. Which of these two South American countries shares a border with more countries — Bolivia or Uruguay?
2. Which country’s political boundaries extend across more than one continent — Brazil or Turkey?
3. Which country has a larger population of Maori people — Italy or New Zealand?
4. Which country is more densely populated — the Netherlands or Mongolia?
5. Which of these Asian countries has a drier climate — Philippines or Yemen?
6. Which country is more mountainous — Colombia or Gabon?
7. Which country is more reliant on desalination for its drinking water — Saudi Arabia or Switzerland?
8. Which country has a greater amount of proven oil reserves — South Korea or United Arab Emirates?
9. Which country’s economy is more dependent on fisheries — Niger or Norway?
10. Which country has a higher life-expectancy rate — Afghanistan or Australia?
ANSWERS: 1. Bolivia 2. Turkey 3. New Zealand 4. Netherlands 5. Yemen 6. Colombia 7. Saudi Arabia 8. United Arab Emirates 9. Norway 10. Australia
National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society
