GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Sunday, May 17, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Sunday, May 17 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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The basilica shown here, still under construction after more than a century, is found in which European country? The answer is Spain. La Sagrada Família is a massive basilica in Barcelona designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day, making it one of Spain's most visited landmarks.

The Amazon River, the largest river by discharge volume in the world, flows primarily through which country highlighted on the map? The answer is Brazil. The Amazon River flows through several South American countries but the vast majority of its course runs through Brazil, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Director Pedro Almodóvar, known for films such as 'All About My Mother' and 'Volver,' hails from which European country? The answer is Spain. Pedro Almodóvar is one of the most celebrated filmmakers from Spain. His distinctive style and storytelling have earned him multiple Academy Awards and international acclaim.

This stunning mosque, known for its kaleidoscopic stained-glass interior, is located in which country? The answer is Iran. The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, often called the 'Pink Mosque,' is located in Shiraz, Iran. Built between 1876 and 1888, it is famous for the dazzling colors projected through its stained-glass windows.

Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere at 6,961 meters, is located in the country represented by this flag. Which country is it? The answer is Argentina. Aconcagua stands in the Andes of Argentina and is the tallest mountain outside of Asia. Argentina's flag features light blue and white horizontal stripes with the Sun of May in the center.

Which U.S. state shown on the map, sometimes called 'Hollywood South,' has attracted major film productions with generous tax incentives since the early 2000s? The answer is Louisiana. Louisiana earned the nickname 'Hollywood South' due to its aggressive film tax credit program, which has attracted hundreds of major movie and TV productions to the state.

The Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia, flows entirely within which country? The answer is China. The Yangtze River stretches approximately 6,300 km (3,917 miles) and flows entirely within China, making it the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world.

This iconic landmark is located in which world capital? The answer is Beijing. The Forbidden City, a vast imperial palace complex, is located in Beijing, China. It served as the home of emperors for nearly 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Which country, a record five-time FIFA World Cup winner, flies this flag? The answer is Brazil. Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) and flies a distinctive green and yellow flag with a blue globe and the motto 'Ordem e Progresso.'.

Which country shown on the map is the world's largest producer of maple syrup, accounting for over 70% of global supply? The answer is Canada. Canada, particularly the province of Quebec, dominates global maple syrup production, producing more than 70% of the world's supply.