GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Thursday, June 11, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Thursday, June 11 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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Which West African country is celebrated as a pioneer of African cinema, home to filmmaker Ousmane Sembène, often called the 'father of African film'? The answer is Senegal. Senegal's Ousmane Sembène is widely regarded as the father of African cinema. His 1966 film 'La Noire de...' was the first feature-length film made by a sub-Saharan African director.

Which U.S. state on this map is home to the NFL's Vikings? The answer is Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings have played in the NFL since 1961, with their home stadium located in Minneapolis.

Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, sits on the border of China and which other Asian country? The answer is Nepal. Mount Everest straddles the border between Nepal and China (Tibet). At 8,849 meters, it is the tallest mountain above sea level.

This iconic white marble mausoleum is one of the most recognized structures in which Asian country? The answer is India. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it was completed around 1653 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which country uses the rupee as its official currency and is home to the ancient ruins of Mohenjo-daro? The answer is Pakistan. Pakistan's official currency is the Pakistani rupee. Mohenjo-daro, one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Sindh province.

Which capital city on this map is famous for the Eiffel Tower? The answer is Paris. The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 for the World's Fair and remains the most recognized symbol of France's capital.

Big Ben, the Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace are all iconic landmarks found in which European capital city? The answer is London. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is home to these renowned landmarks. Big Ben refers to the Great Bell inside the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster.

The Golden Gate Bridge, shown here spanning a famous strait, is located in which U.S. state? The answer is California. The Golden Gate Bridge spans the Golden Gate strait in San Francisco, California. Completed in 1937, its distinctive International Orange color makes it one of the most photographed bridges in the world.

Which African nation is the continent's largest crude oil exporter and a leading member of OPEC? The answer is Nigeria. Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer and one of the founding members of OPEC. Its flag features three vertical stripes — green, white, and green.

Which country on this map shares the longest international land border in the world with the United States? The answer is Canada. The Canada–United States border stretches about 8,891 km (5,525 miles), the longest land boundary between any two nations.