Travel Facts & Customs Quiz

1. How many time zones does Russia span?

1. 10
2. 11
3. 13
4. 9

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

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

3. What is the most widely accepted currency for international travel?

1. British Pound
2. Euro
3. Japanese Yen
4. US Dollar

4. In which country is it considered rude to tip in restaurants?

1. Brazil
2. Germany
3. Japan
4. USA

5. Which country issues the most powerful passport in the world (most visa-free access)?

1. Germany
2. Japan
3. Singapore
4. USA

6. What does 'jet lag' refer to in travel?

1. Disruption of the body's circadian rhythm due to crossing multiple time zones
2. Fatigue caused by the physical act of flying
3. Fear of flying
4. Motion sickness on aeroplanes

7. What is the official language of Brazil?

1. English
2. French
3. Portuguese
4. Spanish

8. Which country is home to the most spoken languages in the world?

1. China
2. India
3. Nigeria
4. Papua New Guinea

9. What is 'overtourism'?

1. The negative impact of excessive numbers of tourists on a destination, its culture, and environment
2. Tourism revenue exceeding a country's GDP
3. Tourism to countries that are over 1,000 years old
4. Visiting too many attractions in one trip

10. Which country is the most visited in the world by international tourists?

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

11. What is the correct etiquette when visiting a mosque as a non-Muslim tourist?

1. Bring food to share with worshippers
2. Enter with shoes on to show respect
3. Flash photography is always acceptable
4. Remove shoes, dress modestly, and be quiet during prayer times

12. Which country is the largest in the world by area?

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

13. What is 'ecotourism'?

1. Camping and outdoor adventure tourism only
2. Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and supports local communities
3. Tourism focused on environmental protest
4. Tourism to unusual ecological locations

14. What is the standard international emergency phone number used in most of Europe?

1. 000
2. 112
3. 911
4. 999

15. Which country drives on the left side of the road — a practice shared by about 35% of the world's countries?

1. France
2. Germany
3. Japan
4. Spain

16. What is the Schengen Area?

1. A European free-trade zone for goods only
2. A NATO military cooperation zone
3. A zone of 27 European countries with no internal border controls allowing free movement
4. An EU customs union for tax purposes

17. What is 'travel insurance' most important for covering?

1. Flight delays only
2. Hotel cancellations
3. Lost luggage only
4. Medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and lost belongings abroad

18. In which country would you receive a 'Namaste' greeting?

1. Both India and Nepal
2. India
3. Japan
4. Thailand

19. What percentage of the world's population has a passport?

1. Around 10–15%
2. Around 20–25%
3. Around 40–50%
4. Over 60%

20. What is the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world?

1. Dubai to Auckland
2. London to Sydney
3. Los Angeles to Singapore
4. New York to Singapore