1. The indigenous peoples of Australia include the Aboriginal peoples and a second group whose name comes from what strait that separates Australia from New Guinea?
2. Makossa is a type of music popular in which country that lies northeast of the island of Bioko?
3. In May 2008, the largest Chinese earthquake in more than 50 years occurred in Sichuan province. Name the capital of this province, which is located about 50 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake.
4. Name the westernmost national capital in Asia.
5. The urban area of Cochabamba has been in the news in recent years because of protests over the privatization of the municipal water supply and regional autonomy issues. Cochabamba is the third largest conurbation in what country?
6. Which city, home to the renowned Ambrosian Library, is also the principal financial center of Italy?
7. The Khan el-Khalili market, or souk, which sells spices, clothes, and jewelry, was founded in the 14th century in what city, one of the largest in Africa?
8. The Estrela Mountains, which lie north of the Tagus River, are the highest mountains found in what European country?
9. After Brazil, which South American country has the most area covered by rainforest?
10. Marajo Island, the largest island at the mouth of the Amazon River, lies just northwest of what major port city?
ANSWERS: 1. Torres Strait 2. Cameroon 3. Chengdu 4. Ankara 5. Bolivia 6. Milan 7. Cairo 8. Portugal 9. Peru 10. Belem (Also acceptable: Pará, Belem do Pará) National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society
