GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Saturday, July 18, 2026

GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Saturday, July 18 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.

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Which Asian country uses the dinar as its official currency, and is known for having one of the highest-valued currency units in the world? The answer is Kuwait. The Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) is the official currency of Kuwait and has consistently been one of the highest-valued currency units in the world.

Which U.S. state is home to the famous Hawkeyes college wrestling program, one of the most decorated in NCAA history? The answer is Iowa. Iowa is renowned for its wrestling culture. The University of Iowa Hawkeyes have won numerous NCAA wrestling championships, making the state a powerhouse in the sport.

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow through which country, historically known as Mesopotamia? The answer is Iraq. Iraq is home to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which defined ancient Mesopotamia — often called the 'Cradle of Civilization.'.

The landmark shown in this image is located in which Asian country? The answer is Japan. The Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermillion torii gates, is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most iconic and visited landmarks in the country.

Which country does this flag belong to? It shares borders with Russia to the north and Turkey to the southwest. The answer is Georgia. Georgia's flag features a large red cross on a white field with four smaller red crosses in each quadrant (the Bolnisi cross design). Georgia is a Caucasus nation bordered by Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Which capital city is home to the Royal Australian Mint, where the country's dollar coins and commemorative currency are produced? The answer is Canberra. The Royal Australian Mint, located in Canberra, has been producing Australia's circulating coins since 1965. It is the sole producer of the nation's coins and also creates commemorative and collector coins.

Hollywood, the historic center of the American film industry, is located in which U.S. state? The answer is California. Hollywood is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, and has been synonymous with the American movie industry since the early 20th century.

In which U.S. state would you find the landmark shown in this image? The answer is New York. The Statue of Liberty, a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in New York and a symbol of freedom worldwide.

Identify the country from its flag. It is home to the north face of Mount Everest. The answer is China. China's flag features five yellow stars on a red field. The north face of Mount Everest lies within China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

The classic 1942 film 'Casablanca,' starring Humphrey Bogart, is set in a city located in which country? The answer is Morocco. The iconic film 'Casablanca' is set in the city of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and a major Atlantic port. Morocco has also served as a filming location for many other major productions, including 'Gladiator' and 'Game of Thrones.'.