1. The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest lake by area, borders which country — Azerbaijan or Romania?
2. Which country is the longest when measured from north to south — Peru or Brazil?
3. Chernobyl, site of the world’s worst nuclear-power-plant accident, is found in which present-day country — Moldova or Ukraine?
4. The Kalahari, one of the world’s largest deserts, covers much of which country — Namibia or Niger?
5. Which country has one of the longest life expectancies in the world — Bolivia or Japan?
6. What country is one of the least densely populated in the world — Malaysia or Mongolia?
7. Qeshm, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is part of which country — Iran or Jordan?
8. The Danube River, which passes through or borders more countries than any other river in the world, has its headwaters in which country — Germany or Latvia?
9. Mont Cenis Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel built through the Alps, connects France to which other country — Italy or Spain?
10. Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is found on the island of Tierra del Fuego in which country — Argentina or Australia?
ANSWERS: 1. Azerbaijan 2. Brazil 3. Ukraine 4. Namibia 5. Japan 6. Mongolia 7. Iran 8. Germany 9. Italy 10. Argentina
National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society
