Geography Quiz

Week of August 31, 1998

This weekly five-question geography trivia quiz offers no prizes, only a chance to test your geographical knowledge.

1. What number best approximates the current combined population of the former Soviet Union?

A. 100 million
B. 200 million
C. 300 million
D. 400 million

2. New Delhi, the capital of India, can best be described as being located in what part of the country?

A. west
B. east
C. north
D. south

3. Which European sea contains significant petroleum reserves?

A. Irish Sea
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Baltic Sea
D. North Sea

4. Which African country controls the exclave of Cabinda, wedged between the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

A. Angola
B. Equatorial Guinea
C. Cameroon
D. South Africa

5. Which country has the largest land area?

A. Chile
B. Peru
C. Colombia
D. Bolivia

This week's answers or Previous Quizzes.