GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Monday, June 15, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Monday, June 15 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.

Which country is situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, a region historically known as Mesopotamia? The answer is Iraq. Iraq occupies much of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the heartland of ancient Mesopotamia, often called the 'Cradle of Civilization.'.

Many major tech companies, including Apple and Google, have their European headquarters in which country known for its favorable corporate tax rates? The answer is Ireland. Ireland has attracted numerous multinational tech companies to set up their European headquarters, particularly in Dublin and Cork, partly due to its competitive corporate tax environment.

Which country's national rugby union team is famously known as the 'All Blacks' and performs the haka before matches? The answer is New Zealand. New Zealand's national rugby union team, the All Blacks, are one of the most successful teams in rugby history and are renowned for performing the traditional Māori haka before each match.

The ancient Mayan pyramid known as El Castillo at Chichén Itzá is located in which country? The answer is Mexico. El Castillo (the Temple of Kukulcán) at Chichén Itzá is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This step pyramid was built by the Maya civilization on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.

Which small Asian city-state is one of the world's busiest ports and a major global financial hub, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula? The answer is Singapore. Singapore is a city-state and island country in Southeast Asia known as a leading global financial center and one of the world's busiest container ports.

Which U.S. state is the only one to share a border with exactly one other state, while also bordering Canada? The answer is Maine. Maine is the only U.S. state that borders just one other state — New Hampshire. It also shares an international border with Canada's provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick.

Which Asian country, home to the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is one of the world's largest exporters of crude oil and petroleum products? The answer is United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates is a major global oil exporter. Its economy was historically built on petroleum exports, though it has diversified significantly in recent decades, especially through tourism and finance in Dubai.

The ancient ruins of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in which Asian country? The answer is Iran. Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Darius the Great around 518 BCE. Its ruins are located in Fars Province in modern-day Iran.

Which Asian country uses the rupee as its official currency and is home to the Taj Mahal? The answer is India. India's official currency is the Indian rupee (INR). The country is also famous for the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Agra.

Aoraki / Mount Cook, the tallest peak in the Southern Alps, is found in which Oceanian country? The answer is New Zealand. Aoraki / Mount Cook stands at 3,724 meters and is the highest mountain in New Zealand. It is located in the Southern Alps on the South Island.