GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia — Thursday, November 5, 2026
GeoBuff Daily Geography Trivia, the Thursday, November 5 edition — 10 geography questions with answers and explanations.
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Which African country is one of the world's leading exporters of the product shown here? The answer is Cameroon. Cameroon is one of Africa's top cocoa-producing nations. Cocoa beans are a major agricultural export, contributing significantly to the country's economy.
The state that shares its name with a major tributary of the Mississippi River — a waterway that forms its southern border — is which one? The answer is Ohio. The Ohio River, one of the most important tributaries of the Mississippi, forms the entire southern boundary of the state of Ohio. The river stretches about 981 miles from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois.
Atletico, one of the major football clubs competing in La Liga, is based in which European capital city? The answer is Madrid. Atletico Madrid is one of Spain's top football clubs, based in the capital city of Madrid. They play in La Liga and have a storied rivalry with Real Madrid.
The dramatic geothermal landscape shown in this image can be found in which country? The answer is New Zealand. New Zealand's Rotorua region is famous for its geothermal activity, including geysers, hot springs, and bubbling mud pools. The area sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is a major tourist attraction.
The Niger and Benue rivers converge in which African country whose flag is shown here? The answer is Nigeria. Nigeria is named after the Niger River, which meets the Benue River at the city of Lokoja. The country's flag consists of two green vertical bands flanking a white central band.
The Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building are iconic landmarks in which U.S. state? The answer is New York. Both the Statue of Liberty (on Liberty Island) and the Empire State Building (in Manhattan) are located in New York, making it home to some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
The lempira is the official currency of which Central American country? The answer is Honduras. The lempira is the monetary unit of Honduras, named after Lempira, a 16th-century indigenous leader who resisted Spanish colonization.
The ancient architectural site shown here is found in which Asian country? The answer is Iran. Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, dating back to around 515 BCE. Its impressive ruins are located in modern-day Iran and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which European country's flag is this? It is home to the Cliffs of Moher and the Book of Kells. The answer is Ireland. Ireland's flag is a green, white, and orange tricolor. The country is famous for landmarks such as the Cliffs of Moher and the ancient Book of Kells housed at Trinity College Dublin.
Which U.S. state is divided into two separate peninsulas connected by the Mackinac Bridge and bordered by four of the five Great Lakes? The answer is Michigan. Michigan is uniquely split into the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, connected by the Mackinac Bridge. It is bordered by Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie — more Great Lakes than any other state.