GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Wednesday, May 13 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.

This vast, layered canyon carved by a river is one of the most famous natural wonders in which U.S. state? The answer is Arizona. The Grand Canyon, carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, is located in northern Arizona and attracts roughly six million visitors each year.

Which U.S. state, sharing its name with the longest river system in North America, is highlighted on the map? The answer is Mississippi. Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River, the longest river system in North America, stretching over 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

The Crimson Tide, one of college football's most storied programs, plays its home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium in which U.S. state? The answer is Alabama. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, based in Tuscaloosa, plays at Bryant-Denny Stadium and has won numerous national championships.

The Palacio de Bellas Artes, shown here with its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture, is located in which capital city? The answer is Mexico City. The Palacio de Bellas Artes is Mexico City's premier cultural center, famous for its stunning marble exterior and murals by Diego Rivera and other Mexican artists.

Which country's flag is this? It shares borders with Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and its larger northern neighbor. The answer is Guatemala. Guatemala is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast, Honduras to the east, and El Salvador to the southeast, making it a Central American crossroads.

Which country, home to the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, is highlighted on this world map? The answer is Australia. Australia is home to iconic landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system visible from space.

The peso is the official currency of which South American country whose capital is Bogotá? The answer is Colombia. Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP) as its official currency. The country's capital, Bogotá, is one of the largest cities in South America.

The Gators, whose stadium is nicknamed 'The Swamp,' play college football in which U.S. state? The answer is Florida. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, known as 'The Swamp,' is home to the University of Florida Gators in Gainesville, Florida. It is one of the largest stadiums in the country.

Which country's flag is this? It is home to the ancient pyramid of Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The answer is Mexico. Chichén Itzá is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization on the Yucatán Peninsula. Its iconic stepped pyramid, El Castillo, was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Which country, one of the world's largest crude oil exporters and a founding member of OPEC, is highlighted on this map? The answer is Iran. Iran is one of the world's largest petroleum producers and was a founding member of OPEC in 1960. Oil and gas exports have long been the backbone of its economy.