GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Wednesday, April 15, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Wednesday, April 15 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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Which major U.S. golf championship is traditionally associated with the famous course at Oakmont in this state? The answer is U.S. Open. Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania is one of the most storied venues in U.S. golf and has hosted the U.S. Open many times.

This flag represents the country known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' in East Africa. Which country is it? The answer is Rwanda. Rwanda is famously called the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' because of its mountainous and hilly terrain.

On the UsStates map, which state is home to Wichita and is strongly associated with college basketball tradition in the central United States? The answer is Kansas. Kansas is a Great Plains state whose cities and universities are closely tied to the history of college basketball.

Which musician and actor, strongly associated with this state, starred in the film 'Purple Rain'? The answer is Prince. Though Prince is strongly associated with Minnesota rather than New Jersey, the film clue points to him as the correct answer.

This flag belongs to the country where the Niger and Benue rivers meet. Which country is it? The answer is Nigeria. The Niger and Benue rivers meet at Lokoja, a major geographic feature of Nigeria.

On the WorldCapitals map, which capital on the east coast of Ireland is known for literary history and as a filming location for many Irish and international productions? The answer is Dublin. Dublin, Ireland's capital, is a major cultural center with strong literary and film connections on the island's east coast.

A mountain border crossing at the Khunjerab Pass would place you in which country? The answer is Pakistan. Khunjerab Pass is a high-altitude border crossing between Pakistan and China in the Karakoram region.

Which mountain range stretches across much of the northern part of this country, south of the Caspian Sea? The answer is Alborz Mountains. The Alborz Mountains run across northern Iran and include the country's highest peak, Mount Damavand.

This flag belongs to a European country that uses the forint. Which country is it? The answer is Hungary. Hungary's national currency is the forint, rather than the euro.

On the WorldCapitals map, which capital city is divided by the Danube River and is famous for Buda Castle and the Parliament building? The answer is Budapest. Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is split by the Danube into Buda and Pest and is known for its historic architecture and riverfront setting.