GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Sunday, April 26, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Sunday, April 26 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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This active shield volcano, one of the most continuously erupting volcanoes on Earth, is found on which U.S. state's Big Island? The answer is Hawaii. Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It is part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and has been erupting almost continuously since 1983.

This capital city sits in a high-altitude valley and serves as the gateway for climbers attempting to summit the world's tallest peak. Identify it on the map. The answer is Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and the primary base for expeditions to Mount Everest. Located at roughly 1,400 metres above sea level, it sits in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range.

Bangladesh is formed largely by the delta of which massive river system that drains much of the Indian subcontinent? The answer is Ganges–Brahmaputra. The Ganges–Brahmaputra Delta, the world's largest river delta, dominates Bangladesh's geography. The convergence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers creates a vast, low-lying floodplain that makes Bangladesh one of the most densely populated and flood-prone countries on Earth.

This snow-capped peak, the tallest mountain on Earth, is located in which country? The answer is Nepal. Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 metres above sea level, sits on the border of Nepal and Tibet. It is administered on the southern side by Nepal and draws thousands of climbers annually.

Which country's flag features a navy blue wheel at its center, an ancient symbol also found on the jerseys of its national cricket team's logo? The answer is India. India's flag has the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke navy blue wheel, at its center. The Chakra appears in various forms across Indian national symbols, including in cricket branding.

This capital city is home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral, making it one of the most visited cities in the world. Identify it on the map. The answer is Paris. Paris, the capital of France, draws tens of millions of tourists annually. Its iconic landmarks include the Eiffel Tower (built 1889), the Louvre (the world's most visited art museum), and the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité.

Which famous gate in Berlin, originally built in the 18th century, became a powerful symbol of German reunification when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989? The answer is Brandenburg Gate. The Brandenburg Gate, completed in 1791 under King Frederick William II of Prussia, stands at the heart of Berlin. During the Cold War it was inaccessible, sitting in the no-man's land beside the Berlin Wall. When the Wall fell on 9 November 1989, celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate were broadcast worldwide, making it an enduring symbol of reunification.

This iconic clock tower, attached to the Houses of Parliament, overlooks the River Thames in which capital city? The answer is London. The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the name of its bell Big Ben, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world and sits at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.

Which Gulf island nation's flag features a white band separated from a red field by a serrated edge with five points, representing the five pillars of Islam? The answer is Bahrain. Bahrain's flag has a distinctive white section on the left and a red section on the right, divided by five white triangular points. The five points symbolize the five pillars of Islam.

This country is a member of the European continent's political structures yet famously retained its own currency rather than adopting the euro. Identify it on the map. The answer is United Kingdom. The United Kingdom uses the pound sterling (£), one of the world's oldest currencies still in use. Despite close economic ties with Europe, the UK never joined the Eurozone and continued using its own currency even before its departure from the European Union.