GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Monday, June 8, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Monday, June 8 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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The ancient rock-carved city shown here is located in which country? The answer is Jordan. Petra, known as the 'Rose City' for its pink sandstone cliffs, is an ancient Nabataean city in southern Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which U.S. state is bordered by Minnesota to the north and Missouri to the south, with the Mississippi River forming its eastern boundary? The answer is Iowa. Iowa sits between Minnesota and Missouri, and the Mississippi River forms its entire eastern border, separating it from Wisconsin and Illinois.

Which small Persian Gulf nation, a member of OPEC, derives the vast majority of its export revenue from petroleum and petroleum products? The answer is Kuwait. Kuwait is one of the world's leading oil exporters. Petroleum accounts for roughly 90% of the country's export earnings, making it one of the most oil-dependent economies in the world.

The landmark shown in this image is located in which European country? The answer is France. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, located in Paris, the capital of France. It was built for the 1889 World's Fair.

Identify this flag. Mount Ararat, a national symbol, is visible from this country's capital. The answer is Armenia. Armenia's tricolor of red, blue, and orange represents the nation from whose capital, Yerevan, Mount Ararat can be seen across the border.

Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet, is located in which U.S. state? The answer is Alaska. Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley) stands at 20,310 feet and is located in Denali National Park, making it the tallest mountain on the North American continent.

Saint Basil's Cathedral, famous for its colorful onion-shaped domes, stands in Red Square in which capital city? The answer is Moscow. Saint Basil's Cathedral was completed in 1561 under the reign of Ivan the Terrible. It sits at one end of Red Square in Moscow and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Russia.

This famous statue greeting visitors by sea is located in which U.S. state? The answer is New York. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. A gift from France in 1886, it has welcomed millions of immigrants arriving by ship.

Which country's flag is shown here? The Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral are located in its capital. The answer is Russia. Russia's white, blue, and red horizontal tricolor represents the country that is home to the iconic Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.

The Seine, Loire, and Rhône rivers all flow through which European country? The answer is France. France is home to several major rivers including the Seine (which flows through Paris), the Loire (the longest river in the country), and the Rhône.