GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Monday, July 13, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Monday, July 13 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.

Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon are both located in which U.S. state, situated just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.? The answer is Virginia. Virginia is home to both Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon in Arlington County, directly across the Potomac from the nation's capital.

Which highlighted European country has won the most Winter Olympic gold medals in history, dominating cross-country skiing and biathlon? The answer is Norway. Norway leads the all-time Winter Olympic medal count with the most gold medals of any nation, thanks to its dominance in snow sports like cross-country skiing, biathlon, and ski jumping.

Which U.S. state is home to the Grand Teton mountain range and the majority of Yellowstone National Park? The answer is Wyoming. Wyoming contains the Grand Teton range, with Grand Teton peak rising to 13,775 feet, as well as roughly 96% of Yellowstone National Park.

Which highlighted capital city is located in the geographic center of its country and replaced Lagos as the national capital in 1991? The answer is Abuja. Abuja became Nigeria's capital in 1991, replacing Lagos. It was chosen for its central location within the country and was purpose-built as a planned city.

Which U.S. state is the only one to share a border with exactly one other U.S. 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 the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick.

Which highlighted country uses the dirham as its official currency? The answer is United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) has been the official currency since 1973. It is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate.

Which U.S. state borders both New Jersey and Vermont and shares an international border with the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec? The answer is New York. New York State borders five other U.S. states and shares an international boundary with Canada along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie.

The Gateway Arch, standing along the Mississippi River, is the iconic symbol of which U.S. state? The answer is Missouri. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, stands 630 feet tall along the banks of the Mississippi River and symbolizes the city's role as the 'Gateway to the West.'.

The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited landmarks in the world, is located in which highlighted country? The answer is France. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair in Paris, France. It stands 330 meters tall and remains an iconic symbol of the country.

Which U.S. state shares its name with a major river that flows through the Grand Canyon before crossing into Mexico? The answer is Colorado. The Colorado River originates in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and flows southwest through the Grand Canyon in Arizona before eventually reaching Mexico.