GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Thursday, May 7, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Thursday, May 7 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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This wrought-iron lattice tower, built as a temporary structure for a World's Fair, became one of the most visited monuments on Earth. In which country does it stand? The answer is France. The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris, France, for the 1889 World's Fair. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it stands 330 meters tall and attracts millions of visitors each year.

Which country's flag features a horizontal bicolor of blue and red with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist containing a sun and three stars? The answer is Philippines. The Philippine flag has a unique design: a white triangle on the hoist side contains an eight-rayed golden sun and three five-pointed stars. Notably, when the country is at war, the flag is flown with the red stripe on top.

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Which of the following countries does Ethiopia NOT share a border with? The answer is Tanzania. Ethiopia shares borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Sudan. It does not share a border with Tanzania, which lies further south and is separated by Kenya.

This iconic snow-capped volcanic peak is the tallest mountain in its country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which country is it found? The answer is Japan. Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano standing 3,776 meters tall, making it the highest peak in Japan. It has been a sacred site and artistic inspiration for centuries.

Table Mountain, a flat-topped landmark visible from the ocean, overlooks which African capital city? The answer is Cape Town. Table Mountain dominates the skyline of Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and a major landmark of the African continent.

Which European country's flag is a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red — identical in design to its neighbor Chad's flag? The answer is Romania. Romania's flag consists of three equal vertical stripes of blue, yellow, and red. It is nearly identical to Chad's flag, differing only in the precise shades of blue used. Romania adopted this tricolor arrangement in the 19th century.

The Amazon River, the world's largest river by discharge volume, flows through which South American country before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean? The answer is Brazil. The Amazon River runs primarily through Brazil, where it drains into the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil contains the vast majority of the Amazon basin, which is also home to the world's largest tropical rainforest.

This ancient fortification stretches thousands of miles across mountainous terrain and was built to protect an empire from northern invasions. In which country is it located? The answer is China. The Great Wall of China was built over many centuries, primarily during the Ming Dynasty, to defend against nomadic invasions from the north. It stretches over 21,000 kilometers and is one of the greatest architectural feats in history.

Which U.S. state contains the most 'fourteeners' — mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation — of any state in the contiguous United States? The answer is Colorado. Colorado is home to 58 peaks that exceed 14,000 feet, known as 'fourteeners.' No other state in the contiguous U.S. comes close, making Colorado the premier destination for high-altitude hiking.

Which country's flag has three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red with a stylized emblem in the center and repeated script along the inner edges of the green and red stripes? The answer is Iran. Iran's flag features green, white, and red horizontal bands. Along the borders of the green and red stripes, the phrase 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Great) is repeated 22 times. The central emblem is a stylized representation of the word 'Allah' combined with a sword and crescent.