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What's in a name? Slackbottom, Jimboomba, Djibouti, Puke, Ouagadougou, Jhunjhunu, and, of course, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch are some of the unique world place names you'll find within!
99 Place Names quizzes and 1,386 Place Names trivia questions.
1.
  The Land of Lands   great trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
Countries with Suffix -Land or -Lands
Join Roland on his exhilarating adventure as he recounts his whirlwind journey around the globe, visiting the captivating lands of ten countries whose names all share a common suffix - land or lands. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Jun 30 23
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9
Very Easy
Matthew_07 gold member
Jun 30 23
402 plays
2.
  The Land of And   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Countries and Dependencies with the Word "And"
This quiz tests your knowledge on ten countries and dependent territories whose names contain the coordinating conjunction "and". Based on the descriptions provided, match the last words to the given partial names. And now, let's play the quiz. Enjoy!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Sep 02 23
Very Easy
Matthew_07 gold member
Sep 02 23
465 plays
3.
  It's a Doggy-Dog World!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 04 23
Easier
kyleisalive editor
Apr 04 23
6389 plays
4.
  Great Globe Sites (all in four letters)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly four letters. Can you identify these places?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, masfon, Apr 23 21
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Very Easy
masfon gold member
Apr 23 21
937 plays
5.
  Can You Repeat That   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Picture yourself at a geography exam centred upon long place names. What do you know about these names?
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Aug 28 12
Average
JanIQ gold member
3465 plays
6.
  Move to the Mountains   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
All of these place names have a mountain connection. Can you figure them out?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jan 17 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
zorba_scank gold member
Jan 17 21
746 plays
7.
  Great Globe Sites (all in five letters)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, only five letters. Can you identify these places?
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Feb 04 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Easier
masfon gold member
Feb 04 21
938 plays
8.
Truth or Consequences
  Truth or Consequences?   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
I was bored one day, so I pulled out my world maps and found a plethora of cities with the oddest names. In this quiz, I'll give you some clues, and you see if you can uncover some truth about these strange names on the map.
Average, 10 Qns, adam36, Jan 24 24
Average
adam36 gold member
Jan 24 24
1057 plays
9.
EchoLocations
  Echo-Locations   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This is no quiz about caves-- it's a quiz about places around the world with double names! Can anyone hear an echo around here? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 28 22
Average
kyleisalive editor
Jul 28 22
1332 plays
10.
  Great Globe Sites (all in seven letters)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly seven letters. Can you identify these places?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, masfon, Mar 04 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
masfon gold member
Mar 04 21
785 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Copper Canyon, in the Sierra Madre Occidental, is in which Mexican state? [Your pet may know.]

From Quiz "The World Is A Colorful Place"




11.
  Great Globe Sites (all in nine letters)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly nine letters. Can you identify these places?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, masfon, Mar 21 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
masfon gold member
Mar 21 21
782 plays
12.
  Going South   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Sing a song of the south while visiting these 'south' named places across the world.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Apr 21 19
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
zorba_scank gold member
Apr 21 19
1168 plays
13.
  Great Globe Sites (all in ten letters)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly ten letters. Can you identify these places?
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Apr 28 21
Easier
masfon gold member
Apr 28 21
779 plays
14.
  The New Ancient Egypt   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
From pyramid-shaped buildings to myth-inspired names, Ancient Egypt continues to influence modern places around the globe. Match the names to their locations.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Jul 28 22
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
AcrylicInk gold member
Jul 28 22
589 plays
15.
  The Old and the New: United States   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When settlers decide to build a home in a new place, they sometimes just take an old name and make it "New". Can you guess what names have been reused in the United States?
Average, 10 Qns, illiniman14, Apr 13 22
Average
illiniman14 gold member
Apr 13 22
3771 plays
16.
  Four-Letter Countries   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Turkmenistan, Papua New Guinea, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Not a fan of countries with too many letters in their names? Then this is the right quiz for you! Match the four-letter countries with the correct descriptions. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Nov 08 20
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Nov 08 20
991 plays
17.
  Why Is it So?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever wondered where certain places got their names from or what those names meant? Trace the origins of the names belonging to a few famous cities from around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Sep 14 10
Average
zorba_scank gold member
4004 plays
18.
  Four Letter Place   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten places/nations in the world that only have four letters in their names. Can you connect the info to the place it represents?
Easier, 10 Qns, apathy100, Nov 01 21
Easier
apathy100 gold member
Nov 01 21
1579 plays
19.
  Great Globe Sites (all in eight letters)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly eight letters. Can you identify these places?
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Mar 10 21
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
masfon gold member
Mar 10 21
676 plays
20.
  North, East, South, or West?    
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge on ten countries and territories whose names begin with one of the four cardinal directions. Is it north, east, south, or west? Match the given partial name to the correct cardinal direction. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Mar 09 22
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Mar 09 22
729 plays
21.
  Great Globe Sites (all in six letters)   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly six letters. Can you identify these places?
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Feb 24 21
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
masfon gold member
Feb 24 21
809 plays
22.
  Precious Places   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Through their names or nicknames, all of these places have some connection to gemstones and other precious metals. Can you guess where on earth these are?
Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jul 28 22
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Easier
zorba_scank gold member
Jul 28 22
727 plays
23.
  Oh No! I'm Lost   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Don't worry! You aren't seeing double. Here are world cities that share the same name.
Average, 10 Qns, George95, Jun 03 22
Average
George95 gold member
Jun 03 22
2681 plays
24.
  Commonly Confused Countries Conundrum editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are Monaco and Morocco the same nation? How about Libya and Liberia? Whether they are strikingly similar in spelling or pronunciation, the names of some countries have created inconvenient confusions among travelers. Um, is it Iceland or Ireland again?
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Jan 09 24
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Jan 09 24
708 plays
25.
  So Good They Named It Twice   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many places around the world have double-barrelled names. Can you locate them without developing double vision?
Average, 10 Qns, Julia103, Apr 28 19
Average
Julia103 gold member
Apr 28 19
3685 plays
26.
  New Destinations   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
All of these places have the word 'new' in their names. Can you match them with the correct descriptions?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, May 15 18
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
zorba_scank gold member
May 15 18
915 plays
27.
  Going North    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match these place names with 'North' in them to their clues.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, malik24, Mar 15 20
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4,5
Very Easy
malik24
Mar 15 20
865 plays
28.
Many US cities and towns were named for older cities and towns in the UK - you can take a Brit from his home, but you can't take his love for his home away. Match the name with the short descriptions of the US and UK locations.
Average, 15 Qns, SixShutouts66, Nov 01 18
Average
SixShutouts66 gold member
Nov 01 18
662 plays
29.
  There's No Place Like Hope    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The people who named a place "hope" were often expressing either an expectation of or a prayer for a good outcome for the place they named. How many of these places named "hope" can you sort?
Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Sep 02 21
Average
FatherSteve gold member
Sep 02 21
630 plays
30.
  Great Globe Sites (all in three letters)    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many interesting places whose names have, in English, exactly three letters. Can you identify these places?
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, May 13 21
Easier
masfon gold member
May 13 21
573 plays
31.
  Eating Places   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
The answers refer to place names that are also foods. or foods that are also places. Good Luck.
Average, 20 Qns, Ikabud, Aug 20 22
Average
Ikabud
Aug 20 22
9963 plays
32.
  Looking for Cities in All the Wrong Places   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Which countries are Algiers, Brasilia, and Tunis located in? One could effortlessly deduce the correct countries based on the spellings and names of the cities. But wait! Could this very same logic be applied to these ten place names? Let's see...
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Jan 03 21
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Jan 03 21
713 plays
33.
  That's My Name!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some place names are very obscure, but some locations tell you exactly what you're getting in to. All place names are in English unless otherwise specified.
Easier, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Apr 26 20
Easier
AcrylicInk gold member
Apr 26 20
695 plays
34.
  Brief Places    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Many places have very short names, and each of the following has, in English, only two letters in its name. Can you identify these places?
Average, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Feb 07 21
Average
davejacobs
Feb 07 21
591 plays
35.
  Calexico and other Portmanteau Places    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A portmanteau word combines two or more words into one. This quiz is about some places around the world that have portmanteau names. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Lpez, Dec 09 22
Easier
Lpez gold member
Dec 09 22
346 plays
36.
  What's In a Name?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz explores the fascinating topic of the origin and meaning of the names of some important world cities.
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 23 21
Average
LadyNym gold member
Sep 23 21
1798 plays
37.
  Do You Know Your Funny English Town Names?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For those who have traveled a bit around the English countryside, your flabber may not be that gasted by some of these place names. For others seeing them for the first time--they're all real, honestly!
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27, Oct 28 21
Average
Huw27
Oct 28 21
1777 plays
38.
  This Doohickey ain't New   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Places with New in their names aren't always what they seem. Can you sort out these New locations?
Average, 10 Qns, Catreona, Jul 28 22
Average
Catreona gold member
Jul 28 22
608 plays
39.
Love My Fish
  Love My Fish    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten different locations named after fish. Are you able to locate all of them?
Tough, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jul 28 22
Tough
dcpddc478
Jul 28 22
426 plays
40.
  Silly/Funny Worldwide City/Place Names   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You're from where?! Seriously, these ten cities will have you scratching your head when you try to imagine what the folks who named them were thinking when they stuck them with their monikers. Don't expect to guess too many, just have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, Jun 14 14
Average
paulmallon gold member
1344 plays
41.
  Theme Week at the Nations Naming Committee   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As every parent knows, naming someone is a big responsibility. How much bigger then is the task of naming an entire nation? Luckily when the Nations Naming Committee finds a good theme it can crank out several new country names in one sitting.
Tough, 10 Qns, lorance79, Dec 19 13
Tough
lorance79
540 plays
42.
  How Places Got Their Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a glance at how certain places were named
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Apr 27 20
Average
robert362
Apr 27 20
5137 plays
43.
  Strange and Unusual Place Names   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A chain game on the team message board led the Indian Gang to discover places with interesting names. Come and take a trip with us across the globe.
Tough, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Mar 04 10
Tough
zorba_scank gold member
1013 plays
44.
  Aber - Not Just a Swedish Pop Group!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Aber" is a prefix to many place names in Wales - and other places in Europe and beyond! I hope you enjoy having a brief look at a few of these "Abers" from around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, huw27, Sep 18 18
Average
huw27
Sep 18 18
971 plays
45.
  Canada vs US: Same Name, Different Place   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Despite being next to one another geographically, Canada and the United States differ in many ways. The two countries do share some city/town names though. Can you figure out these few shared place names?
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Aug 25 19
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Aug 25 19
470 plays
46.
  Five-Letter Place Names   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of your choices in this geography quiz have five letters in their names. I hope there are some places you may not have heard of before. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Mar 01 16
Average
shvdotr gold member
575 plays
47.
  Palindromic Places    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Palindromes are spelt the same backwards or forwards and the place names in this quiz are just that! Can you work out the name of the (almost) A to Z places from the clues given?
Tough, 20 Qns, Engadine, Sep 08 22
Tough
Engadine
Sep 08 22
1914 plays
48.
  Biblical Origins of American Place-Names   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The American pioneers were avid Bible readers and often drew inspiration from the Bible when naming places in the New World. This quiz will match Biblical places with their American namesakes. All references are from the Jewish Tanach (Old Testament).
Difficult, 10 Qns, janetgool, Aug 14 13
Difficult
janetgool
2649 plays
49.
  'Grand' Geography Names   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each of these geographic place names includes the word 'Grand' (or its variations 'Gran' and 'Grande'). I wish you luck on this adventure!
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 06 04
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
3278 plays
50.
  Why Is There an Echo in This Place Name... Name...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many places in the world have reduplicated or tautological names. This means groups of letters are repeated or that the noun is repeated, as in 'River Tyne' - tyne is an old Celtic word meaning river. I hope you enjoy this selection of echoing words!
Average, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Jan 31 22
Average
VegemiteKid gold member
Jan 31 22
605 plays
51.
  Take a Left Turn at Albuquerque    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On this adventure we will travel to cities around the world whose names consist of ten letters or more. Have a nice trip.
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jan 08 18
Average
RedHook13 gold member
Jan 08 18
359 plays
52.
  It's a Satanic Planet II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another Satanic Planet quiz. The original quiz used variations of Satan's name. This quiz uses only the word devil or a variant of the word devil to describe the geographic feature. Remember, the devil is in the details.
Average, 10 Qns, Toneman52, Oct 10 22
Average
Toneman52
Oct 10 22
556 plays
53.
  England and New England    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some place names exist in both England and in New England (northeastern USA). In some cases, the place in New England was named after the one in England.
Average, 10 Qns, hotdogPi, Oct 19 14
Average
hotdogPi
524 plays
54.
  British Place Names Abroad    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz that will explore the connection of British place names and historical people with New World cities.
Tough, 10 Qns, hayt_druid, Jan 04 23
Tough
hayt_druid
Jan 04 23
3012 plays
55.
  From Sky to Shining Sky    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many place names carry descriptive words like "hill" or "falls." The word "sky" doesn't appear in as many place names as you might think! Mostly U.S., with a couple of international questions. This quiz was written as part of Ascension Quest.
Average, 10 Qns, BarbaraMcI, Jul 28 22
Average
BarbaraMcI gold member
Jul 28 22
418 plays
56.
  Numbers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's look at 10 towns around the world with numbers in their names
Tough, 10 Qns, George95, Nov 22 18
Tough
George95 gold member
Nov 22 18
523 plays
57.
  Place Names in Limericks    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The characters in limericks tend to come from obscure places (almost as if they only put them in to get a rhyme). Do you know where these common limerick locations actually are?
Tough, 10 Qns, Islingtonian, Jul 04 12
Tough
Islingtonian
4334 plays
58.
  Names Names Names    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A hodgepodge of why, where, who, what, and when of geographical names.
Difficult, 20 Qns, yiz1951, Jan 14 22
Difficult
yiz1951
Jan 14 22
4442 plays
59.
  Fancy a Bit of Toponymy?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Oxford may mean a river crossing for oxen, but it doesn't necessarily follow that Bedford means a river crossing for beds. Test your toponymy skills with these ten English places!
Average, 10 Qns, dramatica, Mar 18 14
Average
dramatica
334 plays
60.
  It's Named That Way For Some Reason    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some places in the U.S. with odd and unusual names are featured here. Let's find out how they came to be called that!
Tough, 10 Qns, logcrawler, Jan 16 21
Tough
logcrawler gold member
Jan 16 21
226 plays
61.
  What About Alphabets?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Alphabets can play a funny and sometimes law-breaking role in geographic place names. I'll talk mainly about the funny side. This includes two of my best friends in one question, Bonnie Scotland and Eire Ireland! Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Tevez259, Jul 20 16
Average
Tevez259
694 plays

Place Names Trivia Questions

1. In what country is Hope, British Columbia, located?

From Quiz
There's No Place Like Hope

Answer: Canada

For eight to ten thousand years, indigenous people have lived near the confluence of the Fraser and Coquihalla rivers in the modern-day province of British Columbia, Canada. Simon Fraser arrived in 1808; the Hudson's Bay Company created the Fort Hope trading post in 1848. The 2003 motion picture "Hope Springs" (with Colin Firth and Heather Graham) was filmed in the area of Hope, BC, while depicting the fictional location of Hope, Vermont.

2. Visiting a metropolis that is known to be one of the leading IT exporters in South Asia? Let's go to Bangalore, Bangladesh. But wait! That's the wrong country. In which populous country would you find Bangalore?

From Quiz Looking for Cities in All the Wrong Places

Answer: India

Bangalore, or its official name, Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka, which is one of the 28 states of India. Home to various technological organizations, Bangalore is dubbed the "Silicon Valley of India".

3. Fries, Virginia is pronounced "Freeze". If that is not weird enough, then consider where it got its name. You get to guess now...

From Quiz It's Named That Way For Some Reason

Answer: from a cotton mill owner

"Colonel" Francis Henry Fries inadvertently loaned his surname to the town in Grayson County. A prominent cotton mill owner, he established a couple of towns. First, there was Mayodan, named after his textile mill, the Mayo Mill. Later he attempted to tried to incorporate another town called Carico, but for reasons that remain unclear, the Virginia state legislature changed it to Fries, Virginia.

4. This state's name tells you exactly where it is: which nation and which direction. It's a huge place, covering one-third of the entire country. Which state is it?

From Quiz That's My Name!

Answer: Western Australia

The whole western third of Australia is appropriately named Western Australia. The north, south, and west sides are surrounded by water, including the Timor Sea and the Indian Ocean. The land to the east forms the Northern Territory and South Australia - also just what they say on the tin!

5. Phoenix, Arizona is a well-known city in America's southwest. Which mountainous Canadian province also once had a place named Phoenix?

From Quiz Canada vs US: Same Name, Different Place

Answer: British Columbia

Phoenix, BC, near the southern border of the province, was once known as the copper city of Canada. In the early 20th century, the town was booming because the copper that was mined in the area was used during World War One. The mine stopped operations in 1919, and the population of the town fell very quickly. Phoenix, BC became a ghost town. By the turn of the 21st century, all that remained of the former boomtown was the pioneer cemetery and the WWI Cenotaph, as the buildings had either been moved or destroyed over the years.

6. In the 1962 film epic "Lawrence of Arabia", we see Lawrence and his Arab army cross a desert to capture a Turkish-held outpost on the sea, whose guns are all pointed toward a gulf of the same name. Which coastal city was it?

From Quiz Five-Letter Place Names

Answer: Aqaba

Today the city of Aqaba is the only port of the nation of Jordan. The Gulf of Aqaba is an extension of the Red Sea.

7. The name of this Eastern European capital, situated at the confluence of two major rivers, means "white city".

From Quiz What's In a Name?

Answer: Belgrade

The name of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, comes from the Slavic words "beo" (white) and "grad" (city, town, castle). Founded on the site of a prehistoric settlement at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava by a Celtic people that gave it the name of Singindun (Latinized by the Romans in Singindunum), Belgrade has had different names throughout its long, variegated history - all meaning "white city". The other three choices are also capitals of Eastern European nations: Romania (Bucharest), Croatia (Zagreb) and Slovenia (Ljubljana).

8. Le Pont Neuf (the New Bridge), which was built between 1578 and 1607, is paradoxically the oldest standing bridge across the River Seine in which City of Lights?

From Quiz This Doohickey ain't New

Answer: Paris

Actually two bridges, the Pont Neuf comprises a five-arch span connecting the Left Bank to the Île de la Cité in the middle of the Seine, and a seven arch span connecting the island to the Right Bank. Unusually for its time, the bridge was built with pedestrian pavements on either side of the roadway but without houses. Having undergone both minor repairs and major renovation through the centuries, it remains a vital part of Parisian life.

9. Which German town's name means 'bath' or 'bathing' and was featured in Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina"?

From Quiz Why Is There an Echo in This Place Name... Name...

Answer: Baden-Baden

Located in the south-western part of Germany in the foothills of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is a spa resort town, whose hot springs were popular in Roman times for bathing. It is also home to The "Festspielhaus", Europe's second largest concert hall. I made up Bonnbonn, and Lipsk-Lipsk doesn't exist, though Lipsk is the old Slavonic form of Leipzig in Germany. The word 'berg' means mountain.

10. Most of us know that "ford" means a river crossing, but what does the "Bed" in Bedford mean?

From Quiz Fancy a Bit of Toponymy?

Answer: Beda, the name of a Saxon chief

As a surname, the "Bed" in Bedford derives from Bede or Beade, meaning a town crier (and a name popularised by the Venerable Bede); but the town of Bedford in Bedfordshire is more likely to be derived from the name of Beda, a Saxon Chief who once ruled the area around the River Ouse.

11. The Devils Marbles is an area which features huge, rounded granite boulders, some dramatically poised in a breathtaking landscape. Where would you find this remarkable preserve?

From Quiz It's a Satanic Planet II

Answer: Australia

The 'Devils Marbles' or 'Karlu Karlu' are scattered clusters of boulders that also include a number of balancing rocks. They are located south of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory of Australia. Located in a wide valley, the Marbles are representative around the world as a symbol of Australia's outback. The big rocks were formed when surface granite formed cracks and then fell apart.

12. Also the name of a rather tiny dog, this Mexican State is covered by one of the Western Hemisphere's largest expanses of desert landscape. What's its name?

From Quiz It's a Doggy-Dog World!

Answer: Chihuahua

The State of Chihuahua rests along the U.S./Mexico border in Northern Mexico (adjacent to Texas and New Mexico). This region is mostly covered by deserts and forests; the Chihuahuan Desert is one of the largest ecosystems of this type in North and Central America. This desert is east of the Sonoran Desert which includes Arizona, Baja, and the Mexican State of Sonora. Chihuahua makes up nearly an eighth of Mexico's total area, and while it's not necessarily the most populous state, it's certainly quite spread out. The city of Ciudad Juárez contains the most people followed by Chihuahua City itself. Ciudad Juárez rests on the U.S. border next to the city of El Paso, Texas. Although unconfirmed, many believe the Chihuahua to have originated in either Europe or Mexico.

13. "Alright, pick up a piece of paper all of you. The first question is: In which part of the United Kingdom would you find the village Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?"

From Quiz Can You Repeat That

Answer: Wales

You ask the teacher "Can you repeat that place name please?" Meanwhile the correct answer is Wales. Most of you will have recognised this name as something constructed in a Celtic language. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is translated into "Saint Mary's church in the hollow of the white hazel near the fierce whirlpool and the church of Saint Tysilio by the red cave". So apparently the village has two main churches. Originally the village was called "simply" Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, sometimes abbreviated to Llanfair PG. But an anonymous local merchant (a cobbler or a tailor, sources differ) has extended the name in an effort to boost about having the longest place name of one word in the world. You're quite lucky that the teacher doesn't want you to write down the full name of the village. But I pity the teacher for having to pronounce this word.

14. The Austrian city of Salzburg is a popular tourist destination and well known as the birthplace of Mozart. From which food item did the city derive its name?

From Quiz Why Is it So?

Answer: Salt

Salzburg literally translates to 'Salt Fortress'. The wealth of the city was at one time closely tied to the trade of salt, an important food preservative. There are a number of salt mines located close to Salzburg. The river Salzach that flows by the city also derives its name from salt and was so named because of the barges carrying salt that used the river for transportation.

15. While Biblical scholars continue to debate the exact location of the Garden of Eden, where would you find a town that has already staked its claim to this title?

From Quiz Strange and Unusual Place Names

Answer: Nova Scotia, Canada

The Garden of Eden is located on the Moose River in northern Nova Scotia. It was named by William MacDonald, a Scotsman who was among the first to discover the place in 1830 and was awestruck by its natural beauty. Since MacDonald was the first man to settle there, he was known as "Adam of the Garden". Two other places in the locality, Mount Adam and Eden Lake, are assumed to have derived their names similarly. This question was written by zorba_scank.

16. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton reportedly said "Baden-Baden is so nice, that you have to name it twice." In what country could you soak in the spas of Baden-Baden?

From Quiz So Good They Named It Twice

Answer: Germany

Baden means "to bathe" in German. Famous people who travelled to Baden-Baden to use the hot springs in the 19th century included Queen Victoria of Britain, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, and Napoleon III.

17. The first part of this village on the border of Kent, Doth rhyme with a highly unpopular rodent. Then work out the back bit of this quaintly named town, That officially lies on the slopes of North Down. What is the name of this village?

From Quiz Do You Know Your Funny English Town Names?

Answer: Pratts Bottom

The village of Pratts Bottom is in the London borough of Bromley. Its name is a legacy of the Pratt family, who were major landowners in the area in the 14th century. The village lies on the old London to Hastings road, and was a hot spot for highwaymen until they were finally weeded out in the 1830s.

18. One of the best known Abers in Wales is a mid Wales seaside town famous for its university, and is the home to the National Library of Wales. Which Aber is it?

From Quiz Aber - Not Just a Swedish Pop Group!

Answer: Aberystwyth

The term "Aber" means at the mouth of the river, or the estuary. Strictly speaking, Aberystwyth was originally founded as a small hamlet next to a Norman castle near the mouth of the River Ystwyth - which would make perfect sense. However, a century or so later, a larger conurbation grew up a mile and a half or so to the North of the original "Aberystwyth", on the estuary of the River Rheidol - but it kept the name Aberystwyth for some reason. Technically speaking, the University town we all know and love as Aberystwyth should by all rights therefore be known as "Aberrheidol" - but maybe the double "r" was off putting! If ever you get the chance to visit Aber, as well as enjoying the seaside and the ride on the funicular, a visit to the National Library is a must. They have some fantastic displays and exhibitions there relating to all aspects of Welsh life, past and present.

19. This Pennsylvania town is named after the place where the Biblical matriarch Rachel died. What town is it?

From Quiz Biblical Origins of American Place-Names

Answer: Ephrata

According to Genesis 35:19 "And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath . . .". The modern community of Ephrath in Israel is about 20 minutes from Jerusalem. Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country and is a popular site for visitors to the area.

20. Two U.S. national parks have the word 'Grand' in their names. In which two states are these national parks located?

From Quiz 'Grand' Geography Names

Answer: Wyoming and Arizona

The two parks in question are Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona and Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Year after year, the Grand Canyon is the second most visited national park in the United States, after Great Smokey Mountain National Park. It is located in the northern portion of Arizona. Grand Teton National Park is located just south of Yellowstone National Park in northwest Wyoming. It contains some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world.

21. What state in the United States is named after a region of northwest France between Normandy and Anjou?

From Quiz British Place Names Abroad

Answer: Maine

This region of France is squeezed between these two historic areas of north western France. The main city is Le Mans, and was historical often fought over by the Counts of Anjou and Dukes of Normandy.

22. Possibly the most common first line in limericks (can't think why) is "There was a young lady from Bude". In which English county is Bude?

From Quiz Place Names in Limericks

Answer: Cornwall

According to the website "Welcome to Bude", this Cornwall town is home to the "Bude Light Project", a 30 foot high beacon of light, erected to mark the millennium. The website says nothing about the inhabitants being rude, crude, lewd or lacking in clothing.

23. A deep gorge in South Western England and the name of a popular cheese?

From Quiz Eating Places

Answer: Cheddar

Cheddar Gorge is in Somerset, it is known for its steep limestone cliffs and caves.

24. 'Virginia' was named for 'The Virgin Queen'. What was her actual name?

From Quiz How Places Got Their Names

Answer: Elizabeth

The colony of Virginia (now the state Commonwealth of Virginia) was named after Queen Elizabeth I by Sir Walter Raleigh.

25. Hope, the birthplace of President Bill Clinton, is located in what state?

From Quiz There's No Place Like Hope

Answer: Arkansas

William Jefferson Clinton was born as William Jefferson Blythe III in 1946 in the Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas; he later took his stepfather's surname. Hope was also the birthplace of Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008 and 2016. Hope was founded in 1873 when a railroad was constructed and named after the railroad owner's daughter. It is the county seat of Hempstead County. There are no towns, cities or villages named Hope in Georgia, Alabama nor Tennessee ... which does not mean that they are hopeless.

26. The name of this desert means "waterless place" in Mongolian. When translated to English, it is essentially called 'Desert Desert'. What is its name?

From Quiz That's My Name!

Answer: Gobi Desert

The Mongolian word 'gobi' means 'waterless place' and a 'desert' is defined as a waterless area of land. The name 'Gobi Desert' is a tautology: it says the same thing twice. Make no mistake: this is a dry place to be! It can be found in northern China and southern Mongolia, covering around 1,300,000 square km of Central Asia.

27. Which place, important during the famous Revolutionary tea party, also appears on Ontario maps?

From Quiz Canada vs US: Same Name, Different Place

Answer: Boston

Boston, ON is a very small community located in Norfolk county. It is over 200 years old, so the length of its history rivals that of Boston, MA. The main industry in Boston, ON is agriculture. There is one elementary school and a limited number of businesses in the tiny Canadian town.

28. A scenic Alaskan peninsula juts out into the Gulf of Alaska south of Anchorage. What's the name of this peninsula that includes the towns of Homer, Seward, Soldotna, and Cooper Landing?

From Quiz Five-Letter Place Names

Answer: Kenai

All of the incorrect answers are islands of Alaska. The Kenai Peninsula also has a town named Kenai, which is the largest town on the peninsula, with about 7000 people as of 2010, while Homer had about 5000.

29. In England, this city is bisected by the River Irwell. In the United States, it is located in New Hampshire and has the Merrimack River running through it. Which place name is shared by both cities?

From Quiz England and New England

Answer: Manchester

In New England, there is also a town called Manchester in Connecticut and a town called Manchester-by-the-Sea in Massachusetts. In England, Manchester is a city that was founded in the 1st century!

30. The name of what body of water in Washington, USA, literally means 'Little River River' in the language of the local Sahaptin people?

From Quiz Why Is There an Echo in This Place Name... Name...

Answer: Walla Walla River

Many place names that contain a word twice, as in this case, refer to the size of the defining feature. The word repeated for emphasis often indicates that the feature is particularly large. In this case, the repetition indicates it's small. So, if it was merely 'Walla' it would be River - the fact that it's 'Walla Walla' indicates a small river. Adding the word river at the end is really redundant! It becomes 'river river river'! Each of the remaining options are also tautological: Loch Loch is in Scotland; Guadix River is another instance of 'river river river' - it is made up of the Arabic and Phoenician words for river, as well as the English word. 'Kil' in Fishkill Creek means "small waterway creek" in Dutch.

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