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Travel Quiz 60: South America Travel Quiz

2 years ago
Darren McLean
South America Travel Quiz: The São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador is located in the historical centre of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil.

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01. Which is the capital of French Guiana?

Located in downtown Cayenne, Place du Coq is named after the rooster which sits atop a column in the middle of the square.
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02. In which country does the Amazon River originate?

A rainbow forms over the Amazon river in Iquitos, a city which is known as the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon".
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03. The Perito Moreno Glacier, the largest glacier in South America, is located in which country?

Measuring 5 km (3.1 mi) across, and with an average height of 74 m (240 ft), the Perito Moreno Glacier is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water.
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04. Which is the 2nd smallest country in South America?

A view of 'Playa a Cerro Verde', one of the finer beaches on the north coast of Uruguay.
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05. The Galápagos Islands are a territory of which country?

Sea lions bask lazily on Gardner Bay, a white-sand beach which is one of the longest in Galapagos.
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06. The Brazilian city of Salvador is the capital of which state?

South America Travel Quiz: The São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador is located in the historical centre of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
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07. Which of the following is true about the Peruvian city of Iquitos?

The daily afternoon downpour in steamy Iquitos.
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08. Which city claims to be the southernmost city in the world?

Our Quark Expedition ship, the Ocean Diamond, departing from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
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09. Which is the official currency of French Guiana?

A Cayenne Carnival Participant.
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10. Which is the capital of Paraguay?

Located in the heart of the capital, Asunción, 'Palacio de López' serves as a workplace for the President of Paraguay, and is also the seat of the government of Paraguay.
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11. The city of Curitiba is a major metropolis in which country?

The iconic greenhouse at the Botanical Garden of Curitiba was inspired by the Crystal Palace in London.
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12. Easter Island is classed as a 'special territory' of which country?

The moai's of Ahu Tongariki were toppled during the island's civil war, and, in 1960, a tsunami swept them inland. They have since been returned to their original positions.
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13. Which is the official currency of Brazil?

The official currency of Brazil - Brazilian Reals.
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14. The Essequibo River is the largest river in which country?

Girls walking along the Essequibo riverbank in Bartika.
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15. Which is the capital of Colombia?

A Llama outside the Cathedral Primada in Plaza de Bolivar, the main square of Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
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16. Famous for its UNESCO World Heritage listed wooden churches, Chiloé Island is located in which country?

Providing information on the unique wooden churches of Chiloé Island, the 'Iglesia de Chiloé Visitor Centre' is housed in a former church in the northern town of Ancud.
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17. Which is the official currency of Ecuador?

Home to two million people, Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft).
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18. Which is the capital of Chile?

A view of Santiago, the capital of Chile and home to 5.6 million inhabitants, from San Cristóbal Hill.
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19. The legendary South American liberator, Simón Bolívar, died where?

The official currency of Venezuela is the bolívar.
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20. The port city of Guayaquil is located in which country?

The Ecuadorian metropolis of Guayaquil is the gateway to the Galápagos Islands.
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Travel Quiz 35: South America Travel Quiz

4 years ago
Darren McLean
South America Travel Quiz: A triumph of the Inca empire, Machu Picchu is a 15th-century citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a 2,430-metre (7,970 ft) mountain ridge.

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01. The Perito Moreno Glacier, the world's third largest reserve of fresh water, is located in which country?

Measuring 5 km (3.1 mi) across, and with an average height of 74 m (240 ft), the Perito Moreno Glacier is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water.
Correct! Wrong!

02. This is the flag of which country?

Suriname Flag
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03. In which country is the source of the Amazon river located?

A rainbow forms over the Amazon river in Iquitos, a city which is known as the "capital of the Peruvian Amazon".
Correct! Wrong!

04. Which is the capital of Ecuador?

A highlight of Quito, the Church and Convent of St. Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco), is a vast, 16th-century, Roman Catholic complex which overlooks its namesake - Plaza de San Francisco.
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05. The Atacama desert is located in which country?

Driving through the Atacama desert, the driest nonpolar desert in the world. The Atacama covers a 1,600 km (990 mi) strip of land in northern Chile.
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06. The historic port city of Cartagena is located in which country?

A view of Plaza de los Coches, which lies in the heart of Cartagena old town, with a statue of the city's founder, Pedro de Heredia.
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07. The Essequibo river flows through which country?

Girls walking along the Essequibo riverbank in Bartika.
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08. In terms of area, which is the smallest country in South America?

The Ministry of Finance building anchors one side of Independence Square in Paramaribo.
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09. If you were visiting the sights of Asunción, in which country would you be?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the 'Panteón Nacional de los Héroes' (National Pantheon of the Heroes), Asunción, Paraguay.
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10. The administrative capital of La Paz is located in which country?

The world's highest altitude cable car, "Mi Teleférico” or “My Cable Car”, is comprised of eight lines which extend for 27 km (17 mi) over La Paz.
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11. The statue 'Christ the Redeemer' overlooks which city?

An icon of Rio de Janeiro, the 'Christ the Redeemer' statue soars 30 metres (98 ft) above the 700-metre (2,300 ft) high Corcovado mountain.
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12. Which is the largest lake in South America?

Two orange pumas rear up on Lake Titicaca! A beautifully constructed Totora reed boat on the Uros Islands, which provides inter-island transport.
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13. This is the flag of which country?

Chile Flag
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14. Bogota is the capital of which country?

A Llama outside the Cathedral Primada in Plaza de Bolivar, the main square of Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
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15. If you were shopping in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil, and spending the official currency, which would you be using?

The Ecuadorian metropolis of Guayaquil is the gateway to the Galápagos Islands.
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16. The city of Salvador is located in which country?

South America Travel Quiz: The São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador is located in the historical centre of Salvador, in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
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17. Located at 2,430 metres/ 7,970 feet, Machu Picchu was created by which civilisation?

South America Travel Quiz: A triumph of the Inca empire, Machu Picchu is a 15th-century citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a 2,430-metre (7,970 ft) mountain ridge.
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18. At 6,962 m (22,841 ft), which is the highest peak in South America?

Located close to the Paso Internacional Los Libertadores border crossing, at nearly 7,000 m (23,000 ft), Aconcagua is the highest peak outside of Asia.
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19. Which is the official language of Cayenne?

Located in downtown Cayenne, Place du Coq is named after the rooster which sits atop a column in the middle of the square.
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20. The island of Tierra del Fuego is divided between which two countries?

A view of the Sierra Alvear range and a very green, Laguna Esmeralda, from the 'Ojo del Albino' Glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
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Travel Quiz 32: Americas Map Quiz

4 years ago
Darren McLean
Americas Map Quiz: Mexico Central America Map

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01. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Belize
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02. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Peru
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03. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Mexico
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04. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Honduras
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05. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Guyana
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06. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting El Salvador
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07. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Dominican Republic
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08. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Costa Rica
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09. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Chile
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10. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Bermuda
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11. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Trinidad and Tobago
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12. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Panama
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13. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Jamaica
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14. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Haiti
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15. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Guatemala
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16. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Ecuador
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17. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Cuba
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18. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Colombia
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19. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Bolivia
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20. Which country is highlighted on the map?

Map highlighting Paraguay
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Travel Quiz 03: South America

8 years ago
Darren McLean
South America Quiz: A highlight of the Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Cerro Torre (3,128 m) and Monte Fitz Roy (3,359 m) lie on the border between Argentina and Chile.

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01. How many countries/ territories share a land border with Brazil?

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02. What is the capital of Suriname?

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03. In which country would you be if you were visiting Kaieteur falls - the world's tallest single drop waterfall.

A rainbow over Kaieteur Falls, Guyana.
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04. Where is the Kourou space centre located?

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05. In which country is the Panama hat made?

Despite their name, Panama hats are actually made in Ecuador.
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06. Easter Island is a part of which country?

Easter Island is a part of which country?
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07. In which country would you be if you were flying over the pre-Colombian Nazca lines?

The Nazca Lines are a collection of giant geoglyphs, located in the desert region of Southern Peru.
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08. The underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira (the world's largest) is located in which country?

Zipaquirá is famous for its huge 'Salt Cathedral', an underground church built inside an abandoned salt mine.
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09. This is the flag of which country?

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10. Which country was formerly a Dutch colony?

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11. The Galapagos Islands are a part of which country?

A male Galapagos land iguana on South Plaza Island.
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12. What is the approximate length of Chile in kilometres?

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13. This is the flag of which country?

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14. At 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi), the Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat. In which country is it located?

Landlocked Countries: A view, from Isla Incahuasi, of the totally surreal Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world's largest salt plain at 10,582 square km (3,900 square mi).
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15. Which country uses the US dollar as its official currency?

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16. In which capital would you be if you were spending Euro's (the official currency)?

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17. Which is the longest river in South America?

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18. Situated at 3,400 metres (11,152 feet), the Andean city of Cusco is located in which country?

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19. Cerro Fitz Roy is the main star of the Fitz Roy National Park in Patagonia. The peak straddles the border of which two countries?

South America Quiz: A highlight of the Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Cerro Torre (3,128 m) and Monte Fitz Roy (3,359 m) lie on the border between Argentina and Chile.
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20. This is the flag of which country?

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