GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Wednesday, June 17 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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The massive statue shown here overlooks a major South American city from atop Corcovado mountain. In which country is it located? The answer is Brazil. Christ the Redeemer is a 30-meter Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ atop Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Completed in 1931, it is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Which country on this map is the world's largest exporter of iron ore? The answer is Australia. Australia is the world's largest exporter of iron ore, with major mining operations in Western Australia supplying steel producers globally.

Which South American country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup, held in 1930? The answer is Uruguay. Uruguay hosted and won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final in Montevideo.

The iconic clock tower shown in this image stands beside the Houses of Parliament in which European capital city? The answer is London. The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben (which technically refers to the bell inside), is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.

Which country's flag is this? The Matterhorn, one of Europe's most famous peaks, is found here. The answer is Switzerland. Switzerland's distinctive square flag features a white cross on a red background. The Matterhorn, standing at 4,478 meters on the Swiss-Italian border, is one of the most recognizable mountains in the Alps.

Which Asian country on this map uses the yen as its official currency? The answer is Japan. The Japanese yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan and is one of the most traded currencies in the world.

Which U.S. state is home to five national parks — including Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Arches — collectively known as 'The Mighty Five'? The answer is Utah. Utah boasts five spectacular national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef, marketed together as 'The Mighty Five.'.

The Pigeon Rocks, natural limestone sea arches shown here, are a famous coastal landmark in which Middle Eastern capital city? The answer is Beirut. The Raouché Rocks, also known as Pigeon Rocks, are two enormous rock formations rising from the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Beirut, Lebanon. They are one of the city's most iconic natural landmarks.

Which country's flag is this? It features a cedar tree and shares its southern border with a Mediterranean neighbor and its northern and eastern borders with Syria. The answer is Lebanon. Lebanon's flag has red and white horizontal stripes with a green cedar tree in the center. Lebanon is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and shares a southern border as well.

Which country on this map borders both Iraq to the west and Afghanistan to the east? The answer is Iran. Iran shares its western border with Iraq and its eastern border with Afghanistan, making it a geographically central nation in the Middle East and Central Asia.