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Around the World Quiz

Test your general knowledge of countries, cultures, landmarks, and fascinating facts from around the globe!

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About the Around the World Quiz

The Around the World Quiz is a free medium-level General Knowledge quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. Test your general knowledge of countries, cultures, landmarks, and fascinating facts from around the globe! Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

Around the World Quiz — Practice Questions

1. Which is the largest country in the world by land area?

  1. Canada
  2. China
  3. Russia
  4. USA

2. What is the most spoken language in the world by native speakers?

  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. Mandarin Chinese
  4. Spanish

3. Which ocean is the largest?

  1. Arctic
  2. Atlantic
  3. Indian
  4. Pacific

4. What is the currency of Japan?

  1. Ringgit
  2. Won
  3. Yen
  4. Yuan

5. Which country has the most natural lakes in the world?

  1. Brazil
  2. Canada
  3. Russia
  4. USA

6. What is the tallest mountain in the world?

  1. K2
  2. Kangchenjunga
  3. Lhotse
  4. Mount Everest

7. Which country is both the smallest and the least populated in the world?

  1. Liechtenstein
  2. Monaco
  3. San Marino
  4. Vatican City

8. What is the longest river in the world?

  1. Amazon
  2. Mississippi
  3. Nile
  4. Yangtze

9. Which country consumes the most coffee per capita?

  1. Brazil
  2. Finland
  3. Italy
  4. USA

10. What is the capital of Australia?

  1. Brisbane
  2. Canberra
  3. Melbourne
  4. Sydney

11. Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

  1. China
  2. France
  3. Italy
  4. Spain

12. What is the most visited country in the world by tourists?

  1. China
  2. France
  3. Spain
  4. USA

13. Which desert is the largest in the world?

  1. Antarctic
  2. Arabian
  3. Gobi
  4. Sahara

14. How many time zones does Russia span?

  1. 11
  2. 13
  3. 7
  4. 9

15. What is the smallest continent?

  1. Antarctica
  2. Australia
  3. Europe
  4. South America

16. Which country has the longest coastline?

  1. Australia
  2. Canada
  3. Norway
  4. Russia

17. What is the most populous city in the world?

  1. Beijing
  2. Mumbai
  3. Shanghai
  4. Tokyo

18. Which country invented paper?

  1. China
  2. Egypt
  3. India
  4. Mesopotamia

19. What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

  1. 61%
  2. 67%
  3. 71%
  4. 78%

20. Which country has won the most Nobel Prizes?

  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. United Kingdom
  4. United States

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How many questions are in the Around the World Quiz?

This quiz contains 20 questions.

Is this quiz free?

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How difficult is this quiz?

This quiz is rated medium difficulty, with a 20-second timer per question.

Can I retake the Around the World Quiz?

Yes, as many times as you like. Questions and answer options are shuffled every time for a fresh experience. After finishing, you can also retry only the questions you got wrong.