GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Sunday, June 21, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Sunday, June 21 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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Which Caribbean island nation is world-famous for its premium hand-rolled cigars and sugarcane exports? The answer is Cuba. Cuba has been renowned for its cigar production for centuries, with brands like Cohiba and Montecristo recognized globally. Sugar has historically been the country's largest agricultural export.

Many Stephen King film adaptations, including 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'It,' are set in which U.S. state highlighted on the map? The answer is Maine. Stephen King, a longtime resident of Maine, sets the vast majority of his novels and stories in the state. Fictional towns like Derry and Castle Rock are based on real Maine locations.

Which Asian country co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup alongside Japan, becoming the first Asian nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals? The answer is South Korea. South Korea co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Japan and made a historic run to the semi-finals, electrifying fans across the globe.

These famous fourteener peaks are found in which U.S. state? The answer is Colorado. Colorado is home to 58 peaks over 14,000 feet (fourteeners), more than any other U.S. state. The Rocky Mountains dominate the state's western landscape.

Pico de Orizaba, the third-highest peak in North America at over 5,600 meters, is located in which country? The answer is Mexico. Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl) is a dormant stratovolcano and the highest mountain in Mexico. At 5,636 meters, it ranks as the third-highest peak in North America after Denali and Mount Logan.

Which country on the 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's foreign exchange markets.

Which country is home to a famous canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean? The answer is Panama. The Panama Canal, completed in 1914, is one of the world's most important waterways, cutting through the Isthmus of Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

In which Asian country would you find this iconic landmark? The answer is Iran. Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Imam Square) in Isfahan is one of the largest public squares in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Iran.

The Yangtze, the longest river in Asia, flows entirely within which country? The answer is China. The Yangtze River stretches approximately 6,300 kilometers, making it the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world. It flows from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea.

Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet, is located in which state shown on the map? The answer is California. Mount Whitney stands at 14,505 feet (4,421 m) in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is the tallest summit in the contiguous 48 states.