GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Saturday, May 23, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Saturday, May 23 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.

These iconic twin towers are located in which capital city? The answer is Kuala Lumpur. The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers ever built.

Which highlighted African country shares borders with nine other nations, making it one of the most bordered countries on the continent? 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 historic Plaza Mayor and the Basilica Cathedral, both dating to the Spanish colonial era, are found in which South American capital city situated on the Pacific coast? The answer is Lima. Lima, the capital of Peru, was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Its historic center, including the Plaza Mayor and Basilica Cathedral, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In which European capital city would you find this iconic gate? The answer is Berlin. The Brandenburg Gate is one of the most famous landmarks in Berlin, Germany. Built in the late 18th century, it has become a symbol of German unity.

Which country's flag is this? It is one of the world's largest exporters of palm oil and natural rubber. The answer is Malaysia. Malaysia is a leading global exporter of palm oil and has historically been one of the top producers of natural rubber.

The Arkansas River, one of the major tributaries of the Mississippi, begins in which highlighted U.S. state near the city of Leadville? The answer is Colorado. The Arkansas River originates near Leadville, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains before flowing through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas to join the Mississippi River.

Which Baltic country shares land borders with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south? The answer is Latvia. Latvia is the middle of the three Baltic states, bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast.

The landmark shown in this image is located in which U.S. state? The answer is New York. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and has welcomed millions of immigrants arriving by sea since 1886.

Which country's flag is this? Rugby union is one of its most popular sports, and its national team is known as 'The Lelos.'. The answer is Georgia. Georgia's national rugby union team, nicknamed 'The Lelos,' is a rising force in international rugby and regularly competes in the Rugby World Cup.

Which highlighted country uses the rial as its official currency? The answer is Iran. Iran's official currency is the Iranian rial (IRR). In everyday transactions, Iranians often refer to the toman, which equals 10 rials.