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Area 101
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Some folks collect stamps, some collect postmarks - I collect postcodes. Find yourself a large envelope, hop in, seal the flap, and I'll ship you post-haste to somewhere in Europe with a postcode containing the digits 101...
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Tough
10 Q
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highfells
Jul 30 09
2214 plays
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The Polymathic Geographer
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The answer in each case is simply the name of a country. Clues to the answer are in the quotations (mostly, but not always!), but you'll need to be well up on your literature, song lyrics and a little history to score well!
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Difficult
10 Q
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frankmcvey
Jun 09 05
13488 plays
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Seasons in the Sun
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We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun ...
Join us on our seaside trip and enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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fontenilles
Sep 01 13
264 plays
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Black and Blue Sky Thinking
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This quiz contains nine questions about places with the word Black, Blue or Sky in their names, and one other geography related question that keeps to the theme of the quiz.
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Average
10 Q
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rainbowriver
Aug 27 13
351 plays
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It's a Doggy-Dog World!
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Let's give the dog a bone and examine these places around the globe that make it clear that we're all in a dog's world.
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Easy
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Jan 21 11
3600 plays
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Travels with 'Lobachevsky'
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Tom Lehrer's 1953 song 'Lobachevsky', which he says was inspired by Danny Kaye's routine about Stanislavsky, mentions a number of locations in what was then the USSR. Let's visit ten of the places listed on his trail of mathematical plagiarism.
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Average
10 Q
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looney_tunes
Aug 13 13
264 plays
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Three of These Places Belong Together
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Three of these places belong together. Three of these places are kind of the same. Can you guess which one just doesn't belong here? With the sounds of the "Sesame Street" song ringing in your ears, your task is to identify the odd one out.
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Average
10 Q
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lorance79
Nov 05 10
4851 plays
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Why Would You Bring Me Here?
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Some people take cruises; other people sit on beaches. Some vacations are just poorly planned. These ten locations would need serious nerves to not only reach, but to withstand. It begs the question, why would we even go?
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Difficult
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Dec 09 11
4140 plays
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Happiest Countries in Which to Live
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The OECD released a report in 2008 on the "World's Top Ten Happiest Nations". Read the informative geographic descriptions and see if you can guess which countries topped their global survey.
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Easy
10 Q
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lilady
May 20 09
6639 plays
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Disputed Territories
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Irredentism is an international relations term advocating the annexation of territories administered by another on the grounds of ethnicity and or prior historical possession. Here are some recent examples of irredentist claims by two or more parties
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Difficult
10 Q
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mstanaway
Nov 18 06
7623 plays
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Geography Runners-Up
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You know the tallest mountain, the deepest ocean and all those other standout places. But these almost-superlative spots deserve their time in the spotlight too. One in a planned series of "Runners-Up" quizzes.
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Tough
10 Q
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Quizissippi
Jun 19 10
1332 plays
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It's Like Talking to a Brick Wall
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Walls have been built for centuries, some to mark borders, and some to keep enemies at bay. Sometimes walls were built as memorials or as works of art. No matter the reason that they were built, walls tend to dominate the landscape enveloping them.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Jan 24 11
1326 plays
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Around The World in 15 Questions
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This quiz will take you to plenty of places around the planet. Nothing too difficult, I hope.
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Tough
15 Q
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romeomikegolf
Apr 24 09
5418 plays
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Geographical Felines
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This would be any cat lover's dream vacation. All of these places involve cats in some way. Thanks to kyleisalive for the idea!
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Average
10 Q
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salami_swami
Oct 12 09
7821 plays
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Amazing Locations
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These places are amazing because they are amongst the largest, smallest, or "mostest" in various regions of the world. Please come visit a few of them.
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Average
10 Q
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Jakeroo
Mar 24 12
4101 plays
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Bigger Than Me
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Vatican City is considered to be the smallest country in the world. See if you can deduce what fellow small country (all slightly bigger than him) he is talking about from the given description.
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Average
10 Q
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James25
Apr 10 12
786 plays
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Autonomous Places
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You would be surprised at the number of autonomous regions there are on this planet! Here are a few questions to test your knowledge of these places. Good Luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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UncleHern
Jul 21 08
2181 plays
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Amazing Faces
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On the face of it, you might think that faces have nothing to do with a geography quiz, but face it, that assumption will make you shamefaced. Travel with the Kaffeeklatsch team and find the faces that look out on the world.
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Average
10 Q
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reedy
Feb 24 12
3255 plays
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It's a Small World After All
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Please enjoy my first foray into the world of photo-quizzes - a look at some of the smaller things in our world...
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Average
10 Q
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reedy
Apr 29 13
1128 plays
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What Do You Know About Earth's Natural Wonders?
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Our world is full of natural wonders. When doing research I found that, depending on what list you read, there are certainly more than Seven Natural Wonders, so there are enough for this quiz. Good Luck.
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Tough
10 Q
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wenray
May 30 12
1017 plays
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Tricky Geography Stumpers
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Here are some uncommon geography questions that you can use to stump your friends, or enemies! See how many of these you can decipher...and enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jan 05 03
13833 plays
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Getting Lost with The Connection
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While getting to know each other, the members of FunTrivia team The Lost Connection were happy to find that they are a well traveled group. Come join them on an exploration of some of the places they have enjoyed.
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Difficult
15 Q
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skunkee
Sep 14 08
1431 plays
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High, Wet or Deep?
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You have only four options to choose from throughout this quiz, as the only answers available are mountain, river, lake or canyon. Good luck with choosing the right one.
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Average
10 Q
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rossian
Jul 24 12
693 plays
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Here Be Dungeons
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Gird your loins and venture forth to unlock the mysteries of these destinations that have a dash of dungeons about them.
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Easy
10 Q
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KayceeKool
Aug 24 12
750 plays
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Don't Go There!
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In response to an author challenge, I present my quiz on some of the most dangerous places on Earth. I've already visited several of the countries on this list. Taking my quiz will be safer than visiting most of these places!
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Average
10 Q
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NazPastorRick
Oct 05 09
4032 plays
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Geographical Enclaves and Exclaves
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For the purpose of this quiz, a political enclave is a territory completely surrounded by another territory. An exclave is a territory divided from the main territory by another territory or water (Alaska, for example, is an exclave of the US).
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Tough
10 Q
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Czolgolz
Nov 30 10
1137 plays
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I'll Take the High Road
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For this challenge, we'll be traveling some of the highest roads on Earth. Care to come along?
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Average
10 Q
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john_sunseri
Feb 09 10
789 plays
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Ralph the Llama Celebrates the 48th
Team quiz by Revenge of the Llamas
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Ralph the Llama is familiar with the 48th parallel south, as this runs through Argentina and Chile, so he has decided to circumnavigate the world using the 48th parallel north. Join him on his journey of discovery.
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Average
15 Q
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glendathecat
Jul 24 10
828 plays
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My Family Abroad
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From early days, members of my family have had itchy feet. From the clues given can you identify the places in which my family members have holidayed, studied or worked?
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Difficult
10 Q
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Cymruambyth
May 02 10
840 plays
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No Trespassing!
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To put it simply, you're not allowed to visit these places. Don't even try. See if you know where they are, but don't make any sudden movements; we're watching you. Good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Apr 22 13
654 plays
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