GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Monday, May 18, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Monday, May 18 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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The Statue of Liberty, pictured here, is located in the harbor of which U.S. state? The answer is New York. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. While often associated with New York City, the statue is officially located within the borders of New York State.

Which U.S. state highlighted on the map shares its name with the longest river system in North America? The answer is Mississippi. The Mississippi River, stretching about 2,320 miles, is the second-longest river in North America and gives its name to the state of Mississippi, which borders the river on its western side.

Which African country shares borders with nine other nations, making it one of the most bordered countries on the continent, and has Kinshasa as its capital? The answer is Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo borders nine countries: Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Angola.

The colorful vintage cars and colonial architecture shown in this image are characteristic of which Caribbean island nation? The answer is Cuba. Cuba is famous for its well-preserved colonial architecture in Old Havana and the thousands of classic American cars from the 1950s that still roam its streets, a result of decades of trade restrictions.

Which country, home to the Yangtze — the longest river in Asia — flies this flag? The answer is China. The Yangtze River stretches approximately 6,300 km through China, making it the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. China's flag is red with five yellow stars.

Which country shown on the map uses the pound (also called the lira) as its official currency? The answer is Lebanon. Lebanon's official currency is the Lebanese pound (or Lebanese lira). The currency has been in use since 1924 when it replaced the Egyptian pound.

The Edmund Pettus Bridge, a landmark of the American Civil Rights Movement where the 1965 'Bloody Sunday' march took place, is located in which U.S. state? The answer is Alabama. The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, is where civil rights marchers were violently confronted by state troopers on March 7, 1965, an event that galvanized support for the Voting Rights Act.

This iconic opera house with its sail-shaped roof shells is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which country? The answer is Australia. The Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, opened in 1973 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Its distinctive roof shells make it one of the most recognizable buildings on Earth.

Which country's national men's soccer team, known as 'Team Melli,' competes under this flag? The answer is Iran. Iran's national soccer team, nicknamed 'Team Melli' (meaning 'The National Team'), is one of the most successful in Asian football. Iran's flag features green, white, and red horizontal stripes with a stylized emblem in the center.

The Great Wall, one of the most iconic landmarks on Earth, stretches across which country highlighted on the map? The answer is China. The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications stretching over 13,000 miles across northern China, built over many centuries to protect against invasions.