GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Wednesday, May 20 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.

Identify the country from its flag. This nation in the Caucasus region is home to Mount Shkhara, its highest peak, which rises over 5,000 meters. The answer is Georgia. Mount Shkhara, at 5,193 meters, is the highest point in Georgia. It is part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range along the country's northern border.

The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are located in which capital city highlighted on the map? The answer is Beijing. Beijing, the capital of China, is home to the Forbidden City — the imperial palace complex — and Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo shares its borders with nine countries, making it one of Africa's most bordered nations. Which of these countries does it NOT border? The answer is Kenya. The DRC borders the Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Angola. It does not share a border with Kenya.

The Temple of Heaven complex, shown in this image, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which capital city? The answer is Beijing. The Temple of Heaven is a 15th-century imperial complex in Beijing, China, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties performed annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.

Which country's flag is this? This nation is home to the Karun River, the longest river in the country, and borders the Strait of Hormuz. The answer is Iran. The Karun River is the longest river in Iran, flowing through the southwestern province of Khuzestan. Iran also controls the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic stratovolcano, is found in which country highlighted on the map? The answer is Japan. Mount Fuji stands at 3,776 meters and is Japan's highest peak. Its symmetrical volcanic cone is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world.

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

The Statue of Liberty, shown in this image, stands on Liberty Island in the harbor of which U.S. state? The answer is New York. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. While the island is technically in New Jersey waters, it is administered as part of New York.

Identify the country by its flag. This nation hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics and table tennis is widely considered its national sport. The answer is China. China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and has dominated international table tennis for decades, winning the majority of Olympic gold medals in the sport.

The Karun River, the longest river in this country, flows into the Shatt al-Arab waterway. Which country is highlighted on the map? The answer is Iran. The Karun River is Iran's longest river at about 950 km. It flows through the southwestern province of Khuzestan before joining the Shatt al-Arab.