GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Tuesday, May 12, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Tuesday, May 12 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

Each set is AI-assisted and reviewed by GeoBuff before it is published, and a new set is released every day.

Denali, the tallest peak in North America shown here, is located in which U.S. state? The answer is Alaska. Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley) stands at 6,190 meters (20,310 feet) and is located in Denali National Park in Alaska, making it the highest peak in North America.

Identify the country from its flag. This landlocked European nation shares borders with Poland to the west and Ukraine to the south. The answer is Belarus. Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, and Ukraine. Its capital is Minsk.

The football clubs Real and Atlético both call which Spanish capital city home? The answer is Madrid. Madrid is home to two of Spain's most prominent football clubs: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, both competing in La Liga.

In which capital city would you find this iconic landmark? The answer is Paris. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. Built for the 1889 World's Fair, it stands approximately 330 meters tall and is one of the most visited monuments in the world.

Which U.S. state, highlighted on the map, is home to the mouth of the Mississippi River where it empties into the Gulf of Mexico? The answer is Louisiana. The Mississippi River ends its 2,320-mile journey at the Louisiana coast, forming a large delta as it flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

Identify the country by its flag. The official currency of this Southeast Asian nation is the ringgit. The answer is Malaysia. The Malaysian ringgit (MYR) is the official currency of Malaysia. The word 'ringgit' historically referred to the jagged edges of Spanish silver dollars that once circulated in the region.

Which South American country, the only English-speaking nation on the continent, shares borders with Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname? The answer is Guyana. Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. It is bordered by Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south, and Suriname to the east.

This historic clock tower and palace complex sit along the Thames in which capital city? The answer is London. The Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and the Palace of Westminster are iconic landmarks in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Big Ben's bell has been chiming since 1859.

Which U.S. state, highlighted on the map, is home to Hollywood, the historic center of the American film industry? The answer is California. Hollywood, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, became the epicenter of the American movie industry in the early 20th century and remains synonymous with filmmaking worldwide.

Which country's flag is shown here? Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 meters, is located in this South American nation. The answer is Venezuela. Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) in Canaima National Park is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, plunging 979 meters from the Auyán-tepui mountain in Venezuela.