GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Tuesday, July 21, 2026
GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Tuesday, July 21 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.
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This iconic parliament building sits on the banks of the Danube River. In which European country is it located? The answer is Hungary. The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings and a defining landmark of the city, situated along the Danube River.
Black Mesa, the highest point in this highlighted U.S. state at 1,516 meters, sits in the far northwestern panhandle region. Which state is it? The answer is Oklahoma. Black Mesa is the highest point in Oklahoma at 1,516 meters (4,973 feet), located in Cimarron County in the state's distinctive panhandle.
The ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs and named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is located in which Asian country? The answer is Jordan. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern Jordan. The city was established by the Nabataeans and is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
The Statue of Liberty, shown here in its harbor setting, is located in which U.S. state? The answer is New York. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. While the island is within New Jersey waters, the statue itself is administered as part of New York.
Hkakabo Razi, the highest peak in Southeast Asia at approximately 5,881 meters, is located in which country? The answer is Myanmar. Hkakabo Razi sits at the northern tip of Myanmar, near the borders with China and India. It is part of the eastern Himalayan range and is considered the highest point in Southeast Asia.
The Rio Grande flows through which U.S. state highlighted on the map? The answer is New Mexico. The Rio Grande is one of the principal rivers of the American Southwest, flowing through New Mexico before continuing south to form the U.S.–Mexico border.
The Bay of Kotor, a winding series of coves often called Europe's southernmost fjord, is found along the Adriatic coast of which small European country? The answer is Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) is a stunning inlet on the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro. The old town of Kotor at its head is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The ancient ruins of Persepolis, shown here, are located in which Asian country? The answer is Iran. Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and is located in modern-day Iran. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to around 515 BCE.
Which European country is home to the football clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid? The answer is Spain. Spain's La Liga features two of the most successful football clubs in history: FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Their rivalry, known as 'El Clásico,' is one of the most watched sporting events globally.
This highlighted U.S. state is home to the headquarters of Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick and Prudential Financial in Newark. Which state is it? The answer is New Jersey. New Jersey hosts the headquarters of numerous Fortune 500 companies, including pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and financial services firm Prudential Financial.