GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Monday, May 25, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Monday, May 25 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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Which capital city is home to this iconic tower? The answer is Tokyo. Tokyo Tower, standing at 333 meters, was completed in 1958 and was inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It serves as a communications and observation tower in Japan's capital city.

Which country, highlighted on the map, has hosted the FIFA World Cup twice — in 1970 and 1986? The answer is Mexico. Mexico is one of only a few countries to have hosted the FIFA World Cup more than once, staging the tournament in 1970 and again in 1986. It also co-hosted the 2026 World Cup.

The dinar is the official currency of which Balkan country whose capital sits at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers? The answer is Serbia. Serbia uses the Serbian dinar (RSD) as its official currency. Its capital, Belgrade, is famously located where the Sava River meets the Danube.

In which country would you find this famous landmark? The answer is France. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France. Built in 1889 for the World's Fair, it stands approximately 330 meters tall and is one of the most visited monuments in the world.

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France in 1886, stands in the harbor of which country's largest city? The answer is United States. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It was a gift from France to the United States and has become one of the world's most recognizable landmarks.

Which capital city, highlighted on the map, is home to the Meiji Shrine and the Senso-ji temple? The answer is Tokyo. Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is home to the Meiji Shrine — a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji — and Senso-ji, the city's oldest Buddhist temple located in the Asakusa district.

The Estadio Azteca, one of only two stadiums to have hosted two FIFA World Cup finals, is located in which country? The answer is Mexico. The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City hosted the FIFA World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986, making Mexico one of the most storied World Cup host nations.

In which U.S. state would you find this natural wonder? The answer is Arizona. The Grand Canyon, carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, is located in northern Arizona. It stretches 277 miles long and reaches depths of over a mile.

Which country's national football team has qualified for multiple FIFA World Cups and is known as 'Team Melli'? The answer is Iran. Iran's national football team, nicknamed 'Team Melli' (meaning 'The National Team'), has qualified for six FIFA World Cups, making them one of Asia's most successful footballing nations.

Which U.S. state, highlighted on the map, contains Mount Whitney — the highest peak in the contiguous United States? The answer is California. Mount Whitney stands at 14,505 feet (4,421 m) in the Sierra Nevada range and is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. It is located in eastern California near the border with Nevada.