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Quiz about Thats a Country
Quiz about Thats a Country

That's a Country?! Trivia Quiz


Here are ten (relatively difficult) questions about countries that you might not have heard of. Questions vary from borders and capitals to trivia. (No islands.)

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaMelee. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
TriviaMelee
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
85,878
Updated
Sep 23 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
11820
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (10/10), Guest 99 (4/10), Guest 91 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This country on the island of Borneo is surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This landlocked west African country lies south of the Sahara. Its capital is Ouagadougou. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This country's neighbors are Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This country is the third smallest country in Europe, completely surrounded by Italy. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This European country, situated between Switzerland and Austria, became a sovereign state in 1806 and is also the name used by Heath Ledger's famous knight in "A Knight's Tale". Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This country's name, when translated, means Land of the Thunder Dragon. It is situated south of China and north of India. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2001, this country resolved its longstanding border disputes with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This African country is long and narrow, sandwiched between Ghana and Benin. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This country's capital, Abu Dhabi, is located offshore in the Persian Gulf. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This country is roughly rectangular, with Saudi Arabia and Oman on the north and east sides, and the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on the west and south sides. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This country on the island of Borneo is surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Answer: Brunei

The capital of this country on the South China Sea is Bandar Seri Begawan. The same family has ruled over Brunei for over 600 years.
2. This landlocked west African country lies south of the Sahara. Its capital is Ouagadougou.

Answer: Burkina Faso

Formerly Upper Volta, but changed to Burkina Faso after independence from France in 1960.
3. This country's neighbors are Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.

Answer: Eritrea

After a 30-year struggle, Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1991.
4. This country is the third smallest country in Europe, completely surrounded by Italy.

Answer: San Marino

It is also the world's oldest republic.
5. This European country, situated between Switzerland and Austria, became a sovereign state in 1806 and is also the name used by Heath Ledger's famous knight in "A Knight's Tale".

Answer: Liechtenstein

Switzerland and Liechtenstein were the only two countries completely surrounded by super powers during WWII in Europe that remained neutral.
6. This country's name, when translated, means Land of the Thunder Dragon. It is situated south of China and north of India.

Answer: Bhutan

So named because of the storms that come down the Himalayas.
7. In 2001, this country resolved its longstanding border disputes with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Answer: Qatar

The government in Qatar is a monarchy, ruled by Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at the time.
8. This African country is long and narrow, sandwiched between Ghana and Benin.

Answer: Togo

Togo has an area of 56,785 sq km making it the 126th largest country in the world.
9. This country's capital, Abu Dhabi, is located offshore in the Persian Gulf.

Answer: United Arab Emirates

It is slightly smaller than Maine.
10. This country is roughly rectangular, with Saudi Arabia and Oman on the north and east sides, and the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on the west and south sides.

Answer: Yemen

Only 38% of the population is literate.
Source: Author TriviaMelee

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