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50+ AMAZING Travel Quiz Questions and Answers

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Test yourself with these travel quiz questions and answers! From capital cities to geography, see how many of these travel questions you can get right!

Do you love travelling and think you know the world inside out? Do you think you can beat your friends and family to be crowned the ‘King or Queen of Travelling’? If you answered yes, then this is the ultimate travel quiz.

If you’re looking at hosting a fun quiz or having your friends over for a travel trivia night, these travel quiz questions and answers are perfect at testing your world knowledge and geography.

In this quiz you’ll find lots of questions on fun travel trivia, flag quiz questions, world geography trivia, and there’s even a travel picture quiz in there for you too.

I’ve always loved a good pub quiz, but recently I’ve been doing about 3 quizzes a week. Once thing I’ve quickly learned is I’m quite good at general knowledge but I really know my travel trivia questions. Whenever there’s a travel round my eyes light up.

I always feel that being a travel blogger I’ve got a bit of an unfair advantage when it comes to travel trivia, but hey, I’m not complaining. One of the reasons I love travelling so much is learning about different cultures and societies. I’ve always said travelling is the best education in the world because you just learn so much.

While I’ve been locked up inside I wanted to come up with these travel quiz questions and answers to test your world knowledge.

If you fancy hosting your own virtual quiz then hopefully you can use some of these questions. First of all, let’s see how many you can get right!

Also, if you enjoy this quiz, then make sure you take my Countries Quiz Questions here. This is one of my most popular quizzes so see how you can do! And this one is a bit more niche, but try and take on my USA Trivia Questions too.

If you’re looking for some other fun quizzes to do, then make sure you check out my other site Ultimate Quiz Questions . This site is packed with the world’s best quizzes on every topic, so enjoy!

And if you need a little inspiration or information, check out my other site Fun Facts About . This website is full of interesting facts that’ll blow your mind, so take a look now!

50 Travel quiz questions

1. There are two countries that are completely land-locked in South America – name one of them?

2. Which is the only US State to have a one syllable name?

3. What is the line of latitude 23.5° north of the Equator more commonly known as?

4. Which European capital was built on 14 islands?

5. In 1993, ‘Ayers Rock’ also became known by its Aboriginal name – what is this name?

6. Which island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea is also known as the ‘Island of Spice’?

7. In which country is there a natural gas pit nicknamed the ‘Door to Hell’ that has been burning since 1971?

8. In which country would you find the currency ‘baht’?

9. If you were having a cocktail at Bodeguita del Medio in Havana , Cuba, what would you be drinking?

10. What is Europe’s most mountainous country?

11. Which lake is called the ‘jewel of the Italian lakes’?

12. In which country is the world’s highest waterfall?

13. Who were the first two people to summit Mount Everest in Nepal? (Half a point each!)

14. Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

15. Where would you find the Callanish ?

16. Which capital city has a name that means “good airs” in English?

17. What is the only country in the world to be ruled by an Emperor?

18. What island in San Francisco Bay was the site of an almost escape-proof prison?

19. What is the largest country in Africa?

20. Which capital city has the most Michelin stars in the world – London, Paris or Toyko?

21. Which two cities did the original Orient Express travel between? (Half a point each!)

22. What is the deepest lake in the world?

23. Which two countries are the Iguazu Falls part of? (Half a point for each!)

24. In 1976, Saigon in Vietnam changed its name to…?

25. What is the most southerly capital city in the world?

26. What’s the capital of Australia?

27. Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined?

28. Which river formed the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA?

29. What is the only country in the world not to have a rectangular or square flag?

30. Which landlocked sea is 422m (1,385ft) below sea level?

31. How many islands does Australia have within its maritime borders – 82, 822, 8,222?

32. Germany’s flag is made up of what three colours?

33. By land area, which is the biggest state in the USA?

34. On which Caribbean island can you swim with pigs?

35. Which famous cocktail originated in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore?

Travel quiz: Picture round & flags

So, how many of these travel trivia questions do you think you got right? Did you find it easy or hard?

Right, it’s time for the answers. Fingers crossed you got more than 50%!

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These are a few of my favourite quiz books that I use to plan fun trivia nights with friends:

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Travel trivia: Questions and answers

1. What country is completely land-locked in South America? Bolivia or Paraguay . They are both landlocked despite right in the middle of South America.

2. Which is the only US State to have a one syllable name? Maine . This one was an easy one, right? If you want some more US Trivia Questions , open up this quiz and see how well you can do.

3. What is the line of latitude 23.5° north of the Equator more commonly known as? The Tropic of Cancer

4. Which European capital was built on 14 islands? Stockholm . The whole of Sweden actually has over 221,800 islands, making it the most in the world.

5. In 1993, ‘Ayers Rock’ also became known by its Aboriginal name, what is this name? Uluru . This is to respect the Aboriginal people as the custodians of the land.

6. Which island country in the southeastern Caribbean Sea is also known as the ‘Island of Spice’? Grenada . You can get some damn good rum from there too.

7. In which country is there a natural gas pit nicknamed the ‘Door to Hell’ that has been burning since 1971? Turkmenistan . Google the pictures, it’s crazy.

8. In which country would you find the currency ‘baht’? Thailand

9. If you were having a cocktail at Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba, what would you be drinking? A mojito . This drink was invented in this bar.

10. What is Europe’s most mountainous country? Switzerland

11. Which lake is called the ‘jewel of the Italian lakes’? Lake Como

12. In which country is the world’s highest waterfall? Venezuela

13. Who were the first two people to summit Mount Everest in Nepal? (Half a point each!) Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary . This is one of the harder travel trivia questions!

14. Which country has the longest coastline in the world? Canada

15. Where would you find the Callanish? The Isle of Harris in Scotland . You can read all about it here ! Basically, it is Scotland’s version of Stonehenge dating back thousands of years. It really is fascinating.

16. Which capital city has a name that means “good airs” in English? Buenos Aires in Argentina . Hopefully you knew that one.

17. What is the only country in the world to be ruled by an Emperor? Japan . The current emperor of Japan is Naruhito.

18. What island in San Francisco Bay was the site of an almost escape-proof prison? Alcatraz . Now you can take tours of Alcatraz to see what life would have been like in the prison.

19. What is the largest country in Africa? Algeria . This is one of those geography trivia questions that always comes up.

20. Which capital city has the most Michelin stars in the world – London, Paris or Toyko? Tokyo . I always think this question is quite surprising!

21. Which two cities did the original Orient Express travel between? (Half a point each!) Paris and Istanbul

22. What is the deepest lake in the world? Lake Baikal in Russia.

23. Which two countries are the Iguazu Falls part of? (Half a point for each!) Argentina and Brazil

24. In 1976, Saigon in Vietnam changed its name to…? Ho Chi Minh City . If you’re planning of visiting this city, you can check out my Vietnam packing list to help you on your way!

25. What is the most southerly capital city in the world? Wellington . This is such a beautiful city to visit.

26. What’s the capital of Australia? Canberra . Come on, you got this one, right? This is one of those travel questions and answers that a lot of people get wrong!

27. Which country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined? Canada

28. Which river formed the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA? Colorado

29. What is the only country in the world not to have a rectangular or square flag? Nepal . This is a great road trip trivia question when you’re travelling with the family.

30. Which landlocked sea is 422m (1385ft) below sea level? The Dead Sea bordering Jordan and Israel. It’s the one where you can’t sink due to the high concentration of salt!

31. How many islands does Australia have within its maritime borders – 82, 822, 8,222? 8,222 . I visited one of them at Lord Howe Island last year. It’s definitely not what you’d expect but it’s incredibly beautiful!

32. Germany’s flag is made up of what three colours? Black, red and yellow . The same as Belgium but the lines are in a different configuration.

33. By land area, which is the biggest state in the USA? Alaska . This was the second last state to be incorporated into the United States of America in 1959.

34. On which Caribbean island can you swim with pigs? Bahamas . It sounds weird but it’s become such a popular tourist attraction these days. I just had to ask this in my vacation quiz!

35. Which famous cocktail originated in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore? The Singapore Sling

Travel trivia: Picture round answers

(Landmark = 1 point, capital city = 1 point)

1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

2. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

3. Golden Gate Bridge, USA

4. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

5. Taj Mahal, India

Travel quiz: Flag answers

(Flag= 1 point)

3. Colombia

4. South Africa

5. Thailand

In total there are 55 points up for grabs in this travel and tourism quiz. The question is, how many did you get? You can let me know in the comments below!

Did you enjoy my travel quiz questions and answers? If so, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Test them and see how they do. I bet you can beat them though.

And don’t forget you can take the Ultimate Countries Quiz and the ever popular Funny Quiz Questions . All you sports fans can take on my Sports Quiz too. If you enjoyed these questions from around the world, then you’ll love these quizzes too!

Also, make sure you check out our quizzes about Great Britain and England over on the Great British Bucket List. They’re really enjoyable too!

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7 thoughts on “50+ AMAZING Travel Quiz Questions and Answers”

52 out of 55. Decent quiz, I enjoyed that. Thought the Hell pit was in Uzbekistan for some reason. I thought the island of spice was Cuba… Idiot Knew Callanish was Scottish but answered as Ireland when doing the quiz.

That’s a great effort Craig, well done!

I didn’t do too well, but enjoyed it a lot. Just one small point: Germany’s flag is made up of the colours red, black and gold, not yellow. It dates back to the Prussian resistance against Napoleonic rule. Volunteer soldiers wore black uniforms with red buttons and golden trimmings. The colours became a symbol of freedom and nation. Thanks for the great quiz.

Thanks for the comment Jean. I’m glad you enjoyed the quiz, and it’s always good to have a bit more background information on Germany!

@Jean, Good photograph took. Thank you.

Santosh Saha

That was really fun idea. Although I didn’t do well on your test but it was actually really fun to learn new things about the world.

Hope to see your coming blog. Thanks for the post.

@Pradip Karki, Send me more quizzes. Thank you.

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Travel and Tourism Quiz Questions

Travel quiz questions on introduction and fundamentals of different types of tourism, affects, benefits and facts about tourism

An example for positive economic impact of Tourism is: (a) Balance of Payment (b) Pressure on resources (c) Inflation (d) None of the above View Answer Ans. (a)

Tourism sector creates more _____ opportunities (a) Job (b) Fund raising (c) Profit making (d) Attractive View Answer Ans. (a)

A resort area – centered around a mineral spring, hot spring and the like, where one can find options for hydrotherapy is called_____ (a) Spring Resort (b) Spa (c) Jacuzzi (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (a)

_____ refers to all those individuals, who have potential to undergo any tour but they have delayed their plan due to some reasons. (a) Potential demand (b) Deferred demand (c) Creative demand (d) Future demand View Answer Ans. (b)

___ Tourism is usually the tourism at the places which are towards extinction or are potentially endangered. (a) Doom (b) Poverty (c) Dark (d) Disaster View Answer Ans. (a)

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Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities is called: (a) Eco-Tourism (b) Responsible tourism (c) Sustainable Tourism (d) Alternative Tourism View Answer Ans. (c)

A person who is travelling a place for pleasure is known as (a) Tourist (b) Traveller (c) Inbound tourist (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (a)

Which of the following is not a component of tourism product? (a) Attractive (b) Accessibility (c) Amenities (d) Attitude View Answer Ans. (d)

____ refers to all those people, who can undergo tours but are not utilizing any tourism product because of lack of motivation and sufficient information. (a) Active demand (b) Future demand (c) Potential demand (d) Suppressed demand View Answer Ans. (b)

A person who moves from one location to another is known as ___ (a) Tourist (b) Traveller (c) Inbound tourist (d) Out bound tourist View Answer Ans. (b)

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A country is mainly benefited from tourism by the ___ (a) Tourist expenditure (b) Tourist travel (c) Accommodation (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (a)

The tourism industry is dependent on various factors like the location of the country, its culture and tradition, the social and political status etc. This dependency has resulted in some unique characteristics or features of the industry. Which of the following are the characteristics of tourism industry? I. Stable location. II. Intangibility. III. Huge financial investments. IV. Stable demand. (a) Both (I) and (III) above (b) Both (II) and (IV) above (c) (I), (II) and (III) above (d) (I), (III) and (IV) above View Answer Ans. (a)

____ is a key tourism asset (a) Culture (b) Packages (c) Trekking (d) Hotels View Answer Ans. (a)

Who are the targets of a tourist spot that is located at great heights (a) Children (b) Women (c) Adventure tourists (d) Business tycoons View Answer Ans. (c)

Name the first space tourist. (a) Thomas cook (b) Dennis Tito (c) Dennis Martin (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (b)

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Excursionist means (a) A person who stays less than 24 hours in the country visited (b) A person who stays more than 24 hours in the country visited (c) A person who covers a reasonably large distance within the country of his residence. (d) A person who stays at least one year visited. View Answer Ans. (a)

___ in tourism is defined as all those means that can be beneficially utilized for the purpose of tourism in a given area. (a) People (b) Resources (c) Transport (d) Homes View Answer Ans. (b)

Scuba diving can be associated with (a) Farm Tourism (b) Eco Tourism (c) Adventure Tourism (d) Green Tourism View Answer Ans. (c)

Tourism is economically significant because it generates ____ and ____. (a) Happiness and Satisfaction (b) Income and Employment (c) Health and Safety (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (b)

Tourism is a business activity which requires: (a) Long-term planning (b) Medium-term planning (c) Short-term planning (d) All of the above View Answer Ans. (d)

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Tourism that consists of travelling to relatively undisturbed or uncontaminated natural areas with specific objectives of studying , admiring, and enjoying the scenery and its wild plants and animals, as well as any existing cultural manifestations (a) Wildlife tourism (b) Rural tourism (c) Eco tourism (d) Adventure tourism View Answer Ans. (c)

The word ‘tour’ is derived from the Latin word tornus, which means ____. (a) a tool for making a circle (b) a homely feel (d) a constituent of travel (c) relaxation View Answer Ans. (a)

Eco-Tourist is interested to visit a destination where there is (a) Rich wildlife wealth (b) Unique wildlife species (c) Relatively unspoilt natural environment (d) Dense forest View Answer Ans. (c)

Which one of the following is a travel motivator? (a) Booking a flight ticket (b) Civil Unrest (c) Imposition of heavy excise duty on gold import (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (a)

___ represent a fundamental resource for maritime tourism. (a) Islands (b) Boats (c) Scuba diving (c) Fishes View Answer Ans. (a)

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Which one of the following is a pact of adventure tourism? (a) Swimming (b) Bowling (c) Bungee Jumping (d) Chess View Answer Ans. (c)

__ tourism involves people travel within the country (a) Domestic Tourism (b) International Tourism (c) Inbound Tourism (d) Outbound Tourism View Answer Ans. (a)

_____ is a form of tourism focuses on exploration the study of culture and traditions of indigenous populations. (a) Eco Tourism (b) Ethno Tourism (c) Cultural Tourism (d) Ecological Tourism View Answer Ans. (b)

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This is an example of a social benefit of tourism (a) Local people looking after the environment (b) Local people being employed in tourism businesses (c) Local people become entrepreneurs (d) Local people preserve and protect their culture View Answer Ans. (d)

Destinations that have long insolation periods and few cloudy days are suitable for _____ tourism. (a) Summer (b) Winter (c) Autumn (d) Spring View Answer Ans. (b)

If you are moving in a sanctuary and learning more about migratory birds, you are , in all probability, a/an (a) Tourist (b) Explore (c) Eco‐Tourist (d) Researcher View Answer Ans. (c)

____ refers to the observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. (a) Wildlife tourism (b) Responsible tourism (c) Wellness tourism (d) Mountain tourism View Answer Ans. (a)

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When a visitor travels in his country of residence, he is a ____ visitor (a) Domestic (b) International (c) Inbound (d) Out bound View Answer Ans. (a)

Which of the following is not an element of tourism? (a) Bread and biscuits (b) Scenic attractions (c) Historical factors (d) Amenities View Answer Ans. (a)

The word Tourist was derived from the Latin word : (a) Tornus (b) Trident (c) Toijour (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (a)

Platforms of sandy and coral beaches close to the sea, sheltered from high waves and tidal currents, help to develop ______. (a) responsible tourism (b) beach tourism (c) sea tourism (d) eco tourism View Answer Ans. (b)

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Which is the most expensive type of tourism? (a) Green Tourism (b) Cruise Tourism (c) Space Tourism (d) Religious Tourism View Answer Ans. (c)

A person who travels on foot is known as (a) Pouching (b) Way Tarer (c) Cosmopolitan (d) None of these View Answer Ans. (a)

A tourist generating country is a ______ for tourism. (a) destination (b) market (c) spot (d) region View Answer Ans. (a)

International tourist is a ______ migrant to another country. (a) temporary (b) permanent (c) domestic (c) regional View Answer Ans. (a)

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Tourism creates impact on ____. (a) Individual (b) Family (c) Culture (d) Community View Answer Ans. (c)

An example for negative impact of tourism is: (a) Employment generation (b) Displacement effect (c) Higher GDP growth (d) Poverty alleviation View Answer Ans. (b)

_____ is a type of tourism activity which takes place in a defined and limited geographical space such as hills or mountains with distinctive characteristics and attributes that are inherent to a specific landscape, topography, climate, biodiversity (flora and fauna) and local community. (a) Eco tourism (b) Mountain tourism (c) Scuba diving (d) Rural tourism View Answer Ans. (b)

_____ is a broad term that covers all tourism experiences centered on wild or natural environments. (a) Nature-based tourism (b) Adventure tourism (c) Eco tourism (d) Responsible tourism View Answer Ans. (a)

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_____ perceive that travel does not add any value to their lives. They are always engage in travel thinking and see no worth in paying extra for special amenities. (a) Economizer (b) Worriers (c) Tourists (d) Indulgers View Answer Ans. (a)

_____ do something beyond norms. They always want to be away from tourist crowds. (a) Elite tourists (b) Off beat tourists (c) Unusual tourists (d) Explorer View Answer Ans. (b)

Organized mass tourists are highly dependent on ______. (a) Trekking (b) Togetherness (c) Environmental bubble (d) Travel View Answer Ans. (c)

Educated tourists who like to try new experiences are known as _______. (a) Adventurer (b) Worriers (c) Dreamers (d) Indulgers View Answer Ans. (a)

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The ____________ of a destination is the main factor in getting the tourist to visit and spend time at a given destination. (a) Attractiveness (b) Food (c) Trekking (d) Culture View Answer Ans. (a)

A ______is the sum of the physical and psychological experience got by tourists during their traveling to the destination. (a) Tourism (b) Tourism product (c) Tourism culture (d) Tourism audit View Answer Ans. (b)

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35 Unique Travel Trivia Questions and Answers For A Travel Quiz!

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Whether you’re looking for travel questions for a zoom quiz with colleagues or a travel trivia quiz night in with friends and family, or you simply want to test your own travel knowledge and geography knowledge, these travel trivia questions and answers are the best way to get a bit of Wanderlust!

So here are my unique travel quiz questions and answers including questions to do with fun travel trivia, flag quiz questions, travel pub quiz questions, geography trivia and more!

Travel Trivia Questions

How these fun travel questions work is in the first section I have given you just the travel triva questions .

This means you can easily test yourself or show the person you’re with the screen without seeing the answers.

In the second section I have given you the travel trivia questions and answers together so you can quiz someone else and provide the answer quickly, without having to scroll up and down the page!

Aare you ready?? Let’s get into these best travel trivia questions!

Travel quiz questions.

• 1. What is the most Northern Capital City?
• 2. How many Emirates does the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have?

3. What is the smallest Country in the world by landmas s?

• 4. Zanzibar is an island off which African Country?
• 5. Finland has been rated as what type of Country for the last 3 years running (2020, 2019 & 2018)?

6 . Antarctica is a Desert, True or False?

7. Which Country has more Pyramids, Egypt or Sudan?

• 8. Khao San Road can be found in which City?
• 9. How many Countries are in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
• 10. Stinky Tofu is the National Dish of which Country?
• 11. At The Taj Mahal there is a bench named after someone, who is it?
• 12. How many stars does the flag of the United States of America have?
• 13. Lake Titicaca is the biggest lake in South America, which 2 countries share it?
• 14. The Dish Poutine belongs to which Country?
• 15. Which Country has the most Muslims in the world?
• 16. What currency did Italy use before the Euro?
• 17. What is the National Dish of Spain?
• 18. In which Country are Cows seen as sacred?
• 19. The Film ‘The Beach’ was filmed in which Country?
• 20. What is the Capital City of Turkey?
• 21. Which 2 stations is the the shortest London Underground journey between?
• 22. What is Scotlands National Animal?
• 23. The Book ‘Shantaram’ is based in which city in India?
• 24. The Rome Colosseum is one of the Wonders of the World? True or False?
• 25. ‘Esky’ is an Australian Slang term, what does it refer to?
• 26. The Canadian Flag has which icon it on?
• 27. What is the South East Asia Backpacking Route also known as?
• 28. What Sea is to the North of Turkey?
• 29. Mate (maté) is the National Drink of which South American Country?
• 30. London’s Winter Wonderland happens in which park?
• 31. Which Countries flag has an AK47 on it?
• 32. Whose population is the highest (2020), Ethiopia or Nigeria?
• 33. Which Country is the World’s Tallest Living Man from??
• 34. What did Iran used to be called before 1935?
• 35. Which Continent is Mexico in?

Travel Trivia Questions and Answers!

• 3. What is the smallest Country in the world by landmass?
• Vatican City
• The happiest Country in the world
• 6 . Antarctica is a Desert, true or false?
• 7. Who has more Pyramids, Egypt or Sudan?
• Princess Diana
• Bolivia & Peru
• Covent Garden and Leicester Square
• An Ice Box / Insulated container to keep things cool
• The Banana Pancake Trail
• The Black Sea
• North America

I hope you enjoyed these travel trivia questions! Did some of these travel quiz questions and answers surprise you?? Here’s some background on some of them!

Yes, Antarctica is a Desert! It’s the largest Desert on Earth, we often think of Deserts as only hot places right, but that’s not the case! Well, you did want Geography Trivia!

A lot of us don’t know much about Sudan do we, yet we know a lot about Egypt so you might have been surprised to hear that Sudan has between 200-255 Pyramids whereas Egypt has 138!

Maybe you were as surprised as I was to find out the the National Animal of Scotland is a Unicorn! Sorry, that wasn’t one of the easy travel quiz questions!

Yes, Mozambique’s flag is known as one of the most bizarre flags from around the world because of it’s AK47 which is supposed to represent defence and vigilance in a country that was beset with civil war for over a decade.

Did you get that one right if you were looking for flag quiz questions?

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The Best Travel Trivia: 114 Travel Quiz Questions and Answers for your games night!

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Are you looking for an awesome travel quiz? We can help! Whether you love travelling and are looking for some fun questions for your trivia night or are already out and about and want to be entertained, this ultimate travel trivia will be perfect for you!

You will find 114 questions about travelling. This includes general knowledge, geography, transport and some fun games for your travel mates!

So get a piece of paper and a pen now, we are getting started!

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Travel Quiz Questions

Round 1: general knowledge travel quiz questions.

• According to the legend, what did St Patrick chase from Ireland?
• What is the largest country in the world?
• What is the most populated country in the world?
• What is the smallest country in the world?
• What is the currency in Poland?
• Which Disney World park is home to the World Showcase?
• How many land borders has the UK?
• What is the name of the tourist visa for travelling to Europe (EU)?
• What is the name of the tourist visa for travelling to the USA?
• Which type of visa allows young people to live, travel and work in a country for a year?

Round 2: Transportation Quiz Questions

• What is the airport code of London Heathrow?
• If you are flying to DBX, where are you flying to?
• What is the name of the train that goes from London to Paris under the channel?
• If you travel on the train the Ghan (full journey), where would you start and finish? Name the two cities.
• Which Scottish train starts in Fort Williams and is known as “the Harry Potter train”?
• How do Londoners call the London Underground?
• In which city can you find the largest tram system in the world?
• What is the only airline that flies to Easter Island?
• In which city can you find the headquarters of Airbus?
• Which bridges connect the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City?

Round 3: World geography Quiz Questions

• What is the largest inland body of water in the world?
• What is the largest sand island in the world?
• What is the tallest building in the world? (1 point for the name of the building, 1 point for the city, 1 point for the country)
• What is the highest mountain in the world?
• In which country can you find the Mont Blanc?
• What is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
• How many states are there in the USA?
• How many provinces are there in Canada?
• What is the largest country in South America?
• What is the smallest African nation?

Round 4: Famous landmarks Picture Quiz

Here is a picture round with landmarks. You can score 2 points per question by giving the name of the landmark and the country it’s located in.

Round 5: World food Picture Quiz

In this round as well you can score up to 20 points. Name the dish and the country of origin. You will get one point for the name and one point for the country.

Round 6: Travel Movies & TV Shows Quiz Questions

• In which city can you find the Warner Bros Harry Potter studios?
• Which Asian island was the final destination in Elizabeth Gilbert’s journey in Eat Pray Love?
• In which city is Gossip Girl set?
• From which American city is Emily Cooper from (in Emily in Paris)?
• What is the name of the French version of Amazing Race?
• What is the first country Jack and Michael Whitehall visit in Jack Whitehall: Travels with my father?
• Which three British personalities present The Grand Tour?
• Which famous Hollywood star travels around the world in the 2020 show “Down to Earth”?
• Which famous American chef presented “Parts Unknown”?
• Louis Theroux has two nationalities. What are they?

Round 7: Language Quiz Questions

• How are youth hostels called in Australia?
• How do you say “Hello” in French?
• What does “piscina” means in Italian?
• How do you say “I love you” in German?
• What does “Que tal?” means in Spanish?
• How do you say “Thank you” in Portuguese?
• Which country has the most official languages?
• What is the official language of the United States?
• What is the most spoken language in the world? (by number of native speakers)
• What are the official languages in Belgium?

Round 8: Flags picture quiz

Round 9: History Quiz Questions

• What is the name of the national day of France?
• When is Australia Day?
• Who was defeated in the battle of Waterloo?
• When did WWI start (year)?
• Which event started WWII?
• Who was the first president of the USA?
• What was the largest contiguous land empire in history?
• Which collection of sculptures depicted the army of the First Emperor of China?
• How many years did Nelson Mandela serve in prison?
• Which Cuban politician served as Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976?

Round 10: World Map Picture Quiz

Round 11: Multiple Choice Travel Trivia Questions

• Buenos Aires
• Volga River
• Danube River
• Thames River
• Seine River

Round 12: Travel questions for friends

If you are already travelling and are looking for some fun questions to break the ice or just get the conversation going, here are some!

• What is your worst travel memories?
• What is your favourite travel destination?
• What’s the funniest travel experience you had?
• Where did you go when you flew for the first time?
• How old were you when you went abroad for the first time?
• Which city do you want to visit most?
• What would be your dream honeymoon destination?
• What is the most beautiful place you’ve seen?
• What is your favourite part of travelling?
• What is the longest flight you took?

Travel Quiz Answers

Round 1: general knowledge travel quiz answers.

• Vatican City
• Polish złoty
• One. With Ireland.
• Tourist Schengen Visa
• Working Holiday Visa

Round 2: Transportation Quiz Answers

• Adelaide and Darwin, Australia
• The Jacobite train
• Toulouse, France
• Brooklyn Bridge

Round 3: World geography Quiz Answers

• Caspian Sea
• Fraser Island , Australia
• Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Mount Everest
• Lake Superior, North America
• 10 provinces
• Republic of Seychelles

Round 4: Famous landmarks Picture Quiz Answers

• Taj Mahal, India
• Colosseum, Italy
• Angkor Wat, Cambodia
• Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt
• Uluru, Australia
• Chichen Itza, Mexico
• Statue of Liberty, USA
• St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia
• Mont Saint Michel, France
• Mount Fuji, Japan

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Round 5: World food Picture Quiz Answers

• English Breakfast, England
• Crepes , France
• Pavlova, Australia
• Paella, Spain
• Brisket, USA
• Betutu, Indonesia
• Arancino, Italy
• Dolmades, Greece
• Pierogi, Poland
• Cozonac, Romania

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Round 6: Travel Movies & TV Shows Quiz Answers

• New York City
• Pékin Express
• Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May
• Anthony Bourdain
• British and American

Round 7: Language Quiz Answers

• Backpackers
• Swimming pool
• Ich liebe dich
• How are you?
• Zimbabwe (16)
• None. The US has no official language.
• Dutch, French and German

Round 8: Flags picture quiz Answers

• New Zealand
• Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Round 9: History Quiz Answers

• Bastille Day
• 26th of January
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Invasion of Poland by Hitler
• George Washington
• The Mongol Empire
• The Terracotta Army
• Fidel Castro

Round 10: World Map Picture Quiz Answers

• South Africa
• United-Kingdom

Round 11: Multiple Choice Travel Trivia Answers

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50 TRAVEL & GEOGRAPHY PUB QUIZ Questions! COMPLETE WITH CRAZY FACTS & TRIVIA!

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Right now, the idea of travel might be the furthest thing from your mind... And that's great!

It doesn't look like travelling is something that we should be doing for a while, and unfortunately for some, that might just fill you with FOMO! The internet has a funny way of just flooding you with wanderlust and travel inspiration, even at a time when that may or may not be a bit counter-intuitive...

The aim of this blog post is definitely not that!

Instead of inspiring wanderlust and the desire to hit the road, we hope that this pub quiz proves a great way to get together with friends (online, not in person), spend time with family and all have a fun time when we might all need just that!

How's This Pub Quiz Going To Work??

We've put together 50 awesome pub quiz questions all to do with travel, geography and the world we all love to travel and see so much. The 50 questions have been split into 5 rounds of 10 questions, with the 10 answers to each set of questions to follow.

The rounds are made up of a variety of different topics, areas of the world and ease of questions too... Including some questions that should please everyone playing, and some questions that might be a bit more challenging...

We've also thrown in some interesting facts & trivia with all of the answers as well!

The quiz should be simple enough to play however you want to do it - with a question master or without, in teams or just as a challenge to yourself! And you can leave a comment down below to let us know how you did! Let's do it!

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True or false, there are more than 190 countries in the world?

Russia is the largest country in the world. How many time zones does it cross?

How many hours ahead of London is Sydney, Australia?

Throughout June, The Sun sets at roughly what time in Iceland?

Which country is made up of more islands, Sweden or The Philippines?

What is the smallest country in the world?

True or false, The River Thames is the longest river in Britain?

What 3 colours are on the Irish flag?

True or false, there are less than 60 countries in Africa?

What capital city is closest to The North Pole?

True. There are 195 sovereign countries in the world.

11. Russia’s different time zones range from Eastern European Time (UTC+2) to Anadyr and Kamchatka time (UTC+12).

9 hours. Australia spans multiple time zones, with some time zones being 0.5 hours ahead of other areas in Australia. Time zones and differences may also change due to daylight savings, but at the time of posting this, Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London.

Midnight, and only stays below the horizon for about 3-4 hours, keeping the country in day-twilight cycle opposed to a day-night cycle.

Sweden. With over 220,000 islands, Sweden has more islands than any other country! They’re then followed by Finland with roughly 180,000 islands!

The Vatican City , at only 0.17 square miles. Nearly 2 square miles smaller than Central Park in New York City.

False. The longest river in Britain is The River Severn, although The River Thames is the longest river strictly in England.

Green, White and Orange. Bonus point if you know the two colours of the Northern Ireland flag? That would be red and white!

True. There are 54 countries in Africa.

Reykjavik, Iceland. The capitals of Svalbard and Greenland may be further north, but they are territories of Norway and Denmark respectively.

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In what decade did The Berlin Wall fall?

In what Indian city would you find the Taj Mahal?

In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City was once called a different name. What was it?

What table sauce shares it’s name with a Mexican state?

Which country produces the most coffee in the world?

What (or where) is the tallest building in the world?

Ayer’s Rock in Australia is also known by what other name?

Banff National Park is found in which country?

True or false, over 90% of Turkey’s land mass is in Asia?

True or false, Papua New Guinea has more languages being spoken there than the whole of Africa?

The 1980’s. The wall fell in 1989, with the reunification of East and West Germany coming about a year after!

Agra. The Taj Mahal was built here in 1632 by the emperor at the time, Shah Jahan, as a show of love to his wife and a place for their tombs once they had died!

Saigon. The city was renamed after the president of North Vietnam who lead North Vietnam to win The Vietnam War and take the city of Saigon!

Tabasco Sauce. Named after the tabasco pepper it’s made from, which are (arguably) named after the state that the peppers come from!

Brazil. Followed by Vietnam, Columbia and Indonesia!

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Khalifa is 828 metres high, followed by The Shanghai Tower at 632m, whilst The Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is planned to become the world’s first 1000m + building once completed!

Uluru. The official and aboriginal name of the sacred monolith located within the Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park!

Canada. Banff National Park is the oldest national park in Canada!

True. Only 5% of Turkey’s land mass in is Europe, which means 95% of it’s land mass is in Asia!

False. Over 1,500 languages are spoken across Africa, but there’s still an impressive amount of over 800 different languages spoken in Papua New Guinea!

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Name all seven continents.

Which continent spans four hemispheres (North, South, East & West)?

Name all five oceans.

What is the largest ocean in the world?

Christmas Island is a territory of Australia. In which ocean would you find it?

What sea separates Jordan and Israel?

In which country is the highest mountain, Mount Everest, found?

Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, but where is the tallest mountain in the world with it’s base being below sea level?

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range on Earth, but what’s the longest?

What’s the largest volcano in Europe?

North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Antarctica.

Africa. Crossing north and south of the equator, as well as east and west of the prime meridian, Africa spans four hemispheres!

Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Southern.

The Pacific Ocean. At roughly 64 million square miles, The Pacific is almost double The Atlantic’s 33 million square miles of surface area. The Pacific is also the deepest ocean and holds roughly half of the world’s ocean water with a volume of 420 million cubic miles!

The Indian Ocean. Roughly 220 miles from Indonesia!

The Dead Sea, which was given it’s name due to it’s high salt content causing it to be uninhabitable to most forms of life!

Nepal. Mount Everest’s summit is roughly 8,850 metres above sea level and the mountain sits within The Himalayas Mountain Range!

Hawaii, USA. Mauna Kea is only 4,205m above sea level but extends 6000m below sea level!

The Andes, at roughly 4,300 miles long, spanning seven South American Countries!

Mount Etna, at roughly 3,300 metres on the Italian island on Sicily, followed by Beerenberg volcano in Norway!

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What is the largest state in The US?

In which US state is Mount Rushmore?

A nickel is worth how many cents in The US?

Before Alaska was a part of The US, which country was it a part of?

True or false, the national language of The US is English?

Which is closest to the equator, New York City or Rome?

True or False, it’s impossible to drive from North America to South America?

Easter Island is a territory of which South American country?

What’s the largest lake in South America?

True or false, Brazil covers roughly 75% of South America’s land mass?

Alaska. At around 570,000 square miles of land mass, it’s over 2 times larger than Texas’ 260,000 square miles!

South Dakota. Here, the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln can be seen sculpted into the granite mountain-side!

5 cents. A dime is worth 10 cents and a quarter is worth 25!

Russia. The US purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million USD, equivalent to $132 million in 2019!

False. The USA has no official national language!

New York City, sitting at 40.44 latitude whilst Rome sits at 41.54 latitude!

True. The Panama Canal connects The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and makes driving between North and South America impossible… Without the use of a boat that is, but that doesn’t count!

Chile. The Island is famous for it’s large stone Moai statues!

Lake Titicaca, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia high in The Andes. At roughly 3,800 metres above sea level, it is considered the highest navigable lake in the world!

False. But it does cover almost half!

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What (or in which region) is the only carbon neutral country in the world?

True or false, more than 25% of the world’s population lives in The Southern Hemisphere?

In which country is the world’s largest human migration found?

Which country is visited most in the world?

Niagara Falls is estimated to be the most visited waterfall in the world, but what (or where) is the highest?

The busiest airport in the world is in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. But where is the busiest train station in the world?

True or false, The Sahara Desert is the largest desert on Earth?

True or false, Mount Everest is the highest discovered mountain in The Solar System?

True or false, Russia is bigger than Pluto?

True or false, Russia and The US are over 80 miles from each other?

Bhutan, Asia. As a country, it actually sinks roughly three times the amount of carbon that it emits!

False. Only 10% of the world’s population lives in The Southern Hemisphere!

China. Roughly 3 billion trips are made to, from and within China each year to celebrate Chinese New Year with friends and family, and all within about a 40 day window!

France, with over 80 million international visitors each year, and the world’s most visited museum, The Louvre!

Angel Falls in Venezuela, at almost 1000m in height! It’s closely followed by Tugela Falls in South Africa!

Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, Japan. With an average of about 3.6 million passengers using the station every day, it’s roughly 4.6 times busier than Europe’s busiest train station Gare Du Nord in Paris, France!

False. Antarctica might be freezing, but it’s technically the largest desert on Earth, and it’s also home to driest place on Earth that hasn’t had any rainfall in over 14 million years!

False. The highest discovered mountain is found on Mars, and is over 3 times as high as Mount Everest!

True. Russia is roughly 400,000 km2 bigger in surface area than Pluto!

False. Russia and The US each have island territories in The Bering Straight that are only 2.5 miles apart from each other. The Bering straight itself is 55 miles wide at it’s narrowest point, from Siberia to Alaska, separating Russia and The US!

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For many people, travel is one of the best things in life.

Discovering new cultures, exploring unfamiliar places, and soaking in scenery so different from our day-to-day lives is a truly invigorating experience.

If you’re somebody who gets itchy feet just seeing a plane zoom across the sky, why not whet your appetite for adventure with our travel quiz questions and answers?

From airport codes to tourist hotspots, we’ll be quizzing you on everything travel-related from some of the most visited and beloved destinations, as well as more hidden gems.

Plus, our travel quiz questions and answers are totally free to play! Now, you wouldn’t even find a RyanAir flight that cheap would you?!

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Travel Quiz Questions and Answers

• In what country would you find Ayers Rock?
• What was the most visited city in the world in 2022?
• Which city would you be visiting if you flew into an airport with the code JFK?
• To the nearest hour, how long is the flight time on a direct flight from London England to San Francisco USA?
• Which country in Asia is the most visited by tourists?
• Where would you find the Burj Khalifa?
• As of 2023, is the Golden Gate Bridge a UNESCO world heritage site?
• Which country is made up of more than 7000 islands?
• In what century was the Taj Mahal built?
• Which country is named Eesti in its native language?
• What mountains separate Chile and Argentina?
• In which US state would you find the world’s largest zoo?
• What is the capital of Finland?
• What currency is used in Brazil?
• Zimbabwe and Zambia are home to which famous waterfall?
• Which country was most visited by UK residents in 2022?
• What time zone is Japan in?
• YYC, YVR and YYZ are all codes for airports found in which country?
• Waldorf-Astoria, La Mamounia and Claridge’s are all types of famous what?
• If you were visiting The Louvre, which city would you be in?
• Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2016, making it the first ever time the games were held in South America?
• What is the full name of Rome’s airport located at Fiumicino?
• The time zone in which of the following is furthest ahead: Sudan, Hawaii or Vietnam?
• What country’s delicacies include souvlaki, gyros and moussaka?
• In which English county would you find Alton Towers theme park?
• What are the three Scandinavian countries?
• Which is bigger: Vancouver’s Stanley Park or New York City’s Central Park?
• The word Safari means what in Swahili?
• Which of the following Spanish cities is NOT found on the coast: Madrid, Valencia or Barcelona?
• Iceland is famous for which Lagoon?
• Which is the only one of the traditional seven ancient wonders of the world which archaeologists have been unable to locate?
• What is the smallest country in Africa?
• Which country is made up of eight divisions, including Chattogram, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh?
• In which city would you find the Acropolis Museum?
• In what country would you find Milford Sound, Rotorua and Abel Tasman National Park?
• Historic areas of Istanbul are a UNESCO world heritage site – true or false?
• In which country would you find the cities Alexandria, Luxor and Hurghada?
• What is the only European wonder in the New Seven Wonders of the World?
• As of 2023, which of the following countries does not use the Euro: Ireland, Romania or Malta?
• If you were flying from Kotoka International Airport to Doha International Airport, which country would you be flying from and to?
• Which is older: London’s Tower Bridge, or New York’s Brooklyn Bridge?
• Where would you find the Serengeti National Park?
• What is the airport code for Heathrow Airport?
• Which is the largest Caribbean Island?
• In what country would you find Full Moon Parties taking place every month on the island of Ko Pha Ngan?
• How many capital cities does South Africa have?
• Bolivia is a landlocked country – true or false?
• In which province in Canada would you find Niagara Falls?
• Where would you find the famous Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest funicular railways which takes passengers high above the huge city below?
• Which country gained independence first out of the following: Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or North Macedonia?

• Paris, France
• New York City
• Philippines
• 17 th century
• The Brazilian real
• Victoria Falls
• JST/Japan Standard Time
• Rio de Janeiro
• Leonardo da Vinci Airport
• Staffordshire
• Sweden, Norway and Denmark
• Vancouver’s Stanley Park
• The Blue Lagoon
• Hanging Gardens of Babylon
• New Zealand
• The Colosseum in Rome
• Ghana to Qatar
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Three (Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein)
• North Macedonia

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Posted on February 9, 2021

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These travel quiz questions and answers will help you host the ultimate game of trivia. Whether it’s a house party or a Zoom party, I’m a massive fan of games nights with friends. Insert the topic of travel into the mix and I’m sold! While trivia might be a popular pub game, it’s really easy to take part at home, too. I’ve developed these fun travel trivia questions so you can play your own game of trivia with your friends no matter where you are in the world.

I’m going to start by posting the full list of travel trivia questions. I’ll put them into three categories: easy, medium, and hard difficulty. Then, I’ll post the travel quiz questions and answers at the bottom of this blog post. If you’re interested in challenging yourself to this online travel quiz, you can see how many you got right.

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Travel Trivia Questions for a Game With Friends

During these times where it isn’t possible to see friends in person, my group of friends took part in a weekly games night. We simply called it our “Friday Night Games Night” and met over Zoom or Discord to play some games together. We’ve played lots of games together, like Jackbox TV, virtual escape rooms, Among Us, and others.

We eventually got a bit tired of the games we continually played each week. So, the group decided to do a classic game of trivia. The best thing about quiz games? They’re not just for trivia night at the pub! You can easily come up with your own questions and categories, catered specifically to your interests and expertise.

It’s possible to host trivia nights when you gather with your friends, whether it’s over Zoom or in person. You can play this online travel quiz with your long distance pals, too.

Hosting a Trivia Game Night

Whether it’s in person or online, you’ll need to decide whether or not you want to play travel trivia games or a broader game of trivia with many categories. For us, we decided that each player would ask questions based on a topic.

For instance, I had the topic of travel and geography. All of the geography quiz questions that you’ll see below are the ones that I used in the game. Each person came up with their own trivia questions and answers. Some other fun categories could include: history, science, entertainment, food, music, sports, current events, pop culture, and more! Do you want to ask only travel trivia questions or expand to several categories? That’s all up to you.

One person will keep score throughout the game. In our game, we decided that the first person to correctly answer questions within each category would win. We each took turns requesting questions in our categories of choice.

We had three levels of difficulty: easy, medium, and hard. Our group started with the easy questions. Once we had a winner for the easy category overall, we moved on to the medium questions, and ended with the hard questions.

Travel Quiz Questions for Around the World Trivia

Alright, let’s get to the game! Feel free to steal these questions for your own version of my “Friday Night Games Night”. If you plan to use these travel quiz questions with your friends, I suggest that only one person has access to the questions and answers to minimize access to the answer key.

Even if you don’t have a games night planned with your pals, feel free to challenge yourself with these travel quiz questions and answers. Try to answer all of the questions below and see how many you get right. You’ll likely learn some new and interesting geography facts along the way, too. Test yourself with these ultimate quiz on travel!

Travel Trivia Games: Easy Questions

Every category has 30 questions. Here come the easy questions! Most of these will be multiple choice or true/false, which makes things a little bit easier to answer.

Which city is known as the “city of light”? 

What county has the most natural lakes?

What country is not part of the Scandinavian Peninsula?

True or False: Hawaii is the US state with the most active volcanoes.

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in what city? 

In what country will you find the famous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island? 

The island of Cozumel, a popular cruise ship port, is part of what country? 

Which US state has the nickname “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?

• Washington State

The avocado tree is thought to originate in which country?

• Brazil 

True or False: There is about the same amount of water on Earth now as there was millions of years ago.

What is the population of India?

• 1.2 Billion
• 870 Million

Who sings the song, Galway Girl? 

Who sings the song, Down Under? 

Complete this travel quote: “Not all those who wander are…” 

Complete this travel quote, “Take only memories, leave only….”

Which Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has areas/lands called Future World and World Showcase? 

Germany’s flag is made up of what three colours?

True or False: Russia is the largest country in the world. 

What is the world’s largest continent? 

True or False: Machu Picchu is located in Peru. 

True or False: Australia is home to Kangaroo Island.

Which country is the largest in South America?

What is the only major city located on two continents?

What is the world’s largest island?

Which Australian city has the world’s largest natural harbour?

True or False: Kuala Lampur is the capital of Cambodia.  

In what US state would you find the Grand Canyon? 

The Faroe Islands are a territory of what country?

Which African nation has the most pyramids?

True or False: Loch Ness is the largest body of water in the United Kingdom? 

Around the World Trivia: Medium Questions

Here are the medium difficulty travel quiz questions. You’ll find that these are more challenging than the easy questions. There will be less options like true/false and multiple choice than in the easier category.

Which Croatian city is known as “The Pearl of the Adriatic”? 

In which European capital city will you find the Van Gogh museum? 

Hiragana, katakana, and kanji are the names of writing systems from what country?

Leonardo Davinci’s 15th century mural, The Last Supper, is located in what city?

What is the southernmost capital city in the world? 

Which South American country is the world’s largest producer of coffee?

Which English city has more miles of canals than Venice? 

What percentage of the Nile River is in Egypt?

What is the least populated US state?

• Rhode Island

Which European country has the longest coastline?

What is Europe’s second largest island? 

Complete this travel quote:  “The world is a book, and those who do not travel…”

In which city can you visit Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting,  Starry Night ? 

In the USA, which is the only state to have a one syllable name?

Which country is the only one to display the Bible on its national flag? 

What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?

Which US state has the motto “Live free or die” on their license plate?

• New Hampshire

Which Canadian province has the world’s longest freshwater beach?

• British Columbia
• Quebec  

Which continent is the flattest?

• South America

What is the currency of Mongolia?

What country has a natural gas pit nicknamed the “Door to Hell” that has been on fire since 1971?

• Turkmenistan

In 2013, which two airlines merged to become the world’s largest airline?

• Air France and KLM
• American Airlines and US Airways
• British Airways and Iberia
• Lufthansa and Germanwings

What is the oldest city in the world?

• Damascus 

Which country has the most coastline?

• United States

Tasmania is an isolated island state belonging to which country? 

What is the deepest point in Earth’s oceans?

• Java Trench
• Tonga Trench
• Eurasian Basin
• Mariana Trench

Which US national park is home to “Old Faithful”? 

Which US state has the highest amount of colleges and universities?

In which country will you find the ancient glyphs known as the Nasca lines?

What country is home to the ancient city of Petra? 

Online Travel Quiz: Hard Questions

Are you ready for the hard questions? These ones might be a little trickier, but they won’t be terribly difficult if you’re a big fan of travel trivia games or geography questions. How will you fare?

Which three countries share a border with North Korea? 

How many red stripes are on a US flag? 

What is the most visited museum in Europe? 

What group of lakes in New York State are named after part of the human anatomy? 

Which country is home to the largest statue in the world, the Spring Temple Buddha?

Located in Cambodia, it’s the largest religious monument in the world. It’s also where the movie Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie was filmed. What is it called? 

What is the smallest country in the world?

How many time zones are there in Russia?

There are three countries that are completely landlocked by other countries. One of those is Lesotho. Name the other two.

Which Canadian city is geographically the closest to being at the center of North America?

Which is the largest country in the world without any rivers, lakes or waterfalls?

Which country is the only one in the Middle East without a desert?

What is the largest desert in the world?

Which country has the most people in prison?

Where in the world was the highest temperature recorded?

Which country spans five geographical time zones but chooses to only use one?

How many stars are on China’s flag? 

In 1976, Saigon changed its name to …. What?

Which country has the world’s highest waterfall? 

Which country is the most northern capital city located in? 

Where will you find Timbuktu (which country)? 

Name three of the top five spoken languages in the world. 

Which famous cocktail originated in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore? 

The equator passes through three countries in South America. What are they? 

Which country’s current capital city is an anagram of its former capital city? 

What is the only country whose name ends with the letter Q? 

Which nation’s flag is the only one that isn’t a rectangle or square? 

What is the currency of Iceland? 

Sofia is the capital city of what country? 

What is the official language of Greenland? 

Travel Quiz Questions and Answers

Let’s see how you did! Here are all of the travel quiz questions and answers so you can see if you were right. The correct answers are all written in bold. What was your final score if you’re keeping track? Be sure to let me know in the comments section how many you got right, too!

Easy Questions and Answers

Paris, France

False, it’s Alaska

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in what city?  

New York City

In what country will you find the famous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island?  

Men at Work

Complete this travel quote: “Not all those who wander are…”  

Which Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has areas/lands called Future World and World Showcase?  

Black, red, yellow/gold

Greenland   (Australia is a continent so it doesn’t count)

False (it’s Malaysia)

Medium Questions and Answers

What is the southernmost capital city in the world?  

Wellington, New Zealand

Which South American country is the world’s largest producer of coffee ?

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In which city can you visit Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting, Starry Night ? 

In the USA, which is the only state to have a one syllable name?  

Dominican Republic

• Ontario (it is Wasaga Beach)
• Damascus  (capital of Syria, evidence of civilization dates back 11,000 years)

Yellowstone National Park

Hard Questions and Answers

China, Russia, South Korea

The Finger Lakes

Vatican City

Vatican City & San Marino

Saudi Arabia

Antarctic Desert

USA (25% of the world’s incarcerated population and 5% of the world’s population)

Death Valley, California (56.7 degrees Celsius in 1913)

Ho Chi Minh City

Iceland ( Reykjavik )

Where will you find Timbuktu (which country)?  

Mandarin, English, Hindustani, Arabic, Spanish

Singapore Sling

Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil

Japan – Tokyo/Kyoto

Icelandic krona

Greenlandic

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Travel Quiz Questions with Answers 2024

The Ultimate Travel Quiz

From flags of the world to famous landmarks. Your world knowledge will be put to the test in the ultimate travel quiz. Do you know you’re Stonehenge from your Skara Brae? Or your Norway flag from your Iceland flag?

You’ll find 100 questions divided into 4 rounds, so gather your family or friends for the ultimate travel quizzing.

Round 1 – World Landmarks

1 – In which city would you find Christ the Redeemer? REVEAL ANSWER

2 – In which city would you find the Sagrada Familia REVEAL ANSWER

3 – What is the name of the famous tower found in Seatle? REVEAL ANSWER

4 – The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa. In which city is it located? REVEAL ANSWER

5 – Machu Picchu was once home to an ancient civilisation. In which South American country can you find it? REVEAL ANSWER

6 – Where in Egypt would you find the Pyramids? REVEAL ANSWER

7 – What is India’s most famous Landmark? REVEAL ANSWER

8 – What is the name of the famous landmark in Northern Ireland that is made of hexagon shaped stones? REVEAL ANSWER

9 – What is the name of the massive waterfall that borders the USA and Canada? REVEAL ANSWER

10 – In which US national park would you find the Grand Prismatic Spring? REVEAL ANSWER

11 – In which US State is the Grand Canyon? REVEAL ANSWER

12 – In which city would you find the Eiffel Tower? REVEAL ANSWER

13 – The huge Angkor Temple is one of Asia’s most famous landmarks. In which country would you find it? REVEAL ANSWER

14 – In which city would you find the famous armadillo shaped opera house? REVEAL ANSWER

15 – Mount Rushmore National Park has the faces of the four US presidents engraved on a hillside. In which US State would you find the park? REVEAL ANSWER

16 – Which city in Greece would you find The Acropolis? REVEAL ANSWER

17 – The Golden Gate Bridge is a landmark in which US city? REVEAL ANSWER

18 – In which country would you find the famous Victoria Falls? REVEAL ANSWER

19 – In which city is the famous Blue mosque located? REVEAL ANSWER

20 – In which Italian city would you find The Colosseum? REVEAL ANSWER

21 – In which Middle Eastern Country would you find The Lost City of Petra? REVEAL ANSWER

22 – If you were visiting St Basil’s Cathedral, which city would you be visiting? REVEAL ANSWER

23 – What is the famous lady of New York known as? REVEAL ANSWER

24 – What is the name of the ancient Druid stone circle situated in Amesbury? REVEAL ANSWER

25 – Where would you find the ancient Viking settlement of Skara Brae REVEAL ANSWER

Round 2 – Travel Trivia

1 – There are two landlocked countries in South America. Can you name them? REVEAL ANSWER

2 – Which of Europe’s capital cities was constructed over 14 Islands? REVEAL ANSWER

3 – Which country on the Asian continent covers the largest landmass? REVEAL ANSWER

4 – How many different provinces make up Canada? REVEAL ANSWER

5 – Ayers Rock was re-named in 1993 and given its Aboriginal name, what is it now known as? REVEAL ANSWER

6 – If you travel to Thailand, which form of currency would you use? REVEAL ANSWER

7 – Which country in Europe has the most mountains? REVEAL ANSWER

8 – What once illegal item is Cuba most famous for? REVEAL ANSWER

9 – Which Caribbean country would you be in if you were limin? REVEAL ANSWER

10 – Which of Italy’s famous lakes is known as the jewel of the Italian lakes? REVEAL ANSWER

11 – What country would you be in if you were visiting the world’s tallest waterfall known as Angel Falls? REVEAL ANSWER

12 – Which country would you be visiting if you were travelling along the world’s longest coastline? REVEAL ANSWER

13 – Which Island prison near San Francisco was famous for being almost inescapable? REVEAL ANSWER

14 – Which Capital city when translated to English is called Good Air? REVEAL ANSWER

15 – The famous Orient Express travelled originally between two cities. Name one of the cities? REVEAL ANSWER

16 – Which famous world capital is famous for having the most Michelin stars? Tokyo, London or Paris? REVEAL ANSWER

17 – What was Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, previously known as? REVEAL ANSWER

18 – What is Australia’s capital city? REVEAL ANSWER

19 – Which famous river formed The Grand Canyon? REVEAL ANSWER

20 – Which of the world’s landlocked seas sits below sea level? REVEAL ANSWER

21 – Which Caribbean Island would you be visiting if you were swimming with pigs? REVEAL ANSWER

22 – Which is the biggest state in the USA? REVEAL ANSWER

23 – Which country would you be in if you were visiting Chichen Itza? REVEAL ANSWER

24 – Where in the UK would you be visiting if you were on an almost tropical island complete with Palm trees? REVEAL ANSWER

25 – What country is the biggest by landmass in Africa? REVEAL ANSWER

Round 3 – Famous Hotels

1 – Which city in the UK would you be visiting if you stayed at the amazing Witchery By the Castle? REVEAL ANSWER

2 – The Stanley Hotel in Colorado is synonymous with supernatural activity. Which famous horror book did it inspire? REVEAL ANSWER

3 – The King David Hotel was first opened in 1930 and is famous for its architecture, sweeping views, and famous guests. Which city can you find it in? REVEAL ANSWER

4 – The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is famous for luxury. It looks like the sail of an imposing yacht. Which city is it located in? REVEAL ANSWER

5 – Name the hotel that opened on Fifth Avenue in New York in 1907 and has been the star of many movies? REVEAL ANSWER

6 – The Grand Hotel Europe is a palatial affair located in which city? REVEAL ANSWER

7 – Villa d’Este Cernobbio is an iconic hotel in Italy, opened in 1873 and sits on the banks of which famous Italian Lake? REVEAL ANSWER

8 – Which famous London hotel is renowned for being a crash pad of the rich and famous. It is often called the annexe to Buckingham Palace and has housed Royalty. They are also famous for their afternoon teas and finger sandwiches? REVEAL ANSWER

9 – Which hotel in Sin City is named after a famous Roman Emperor? REVEAL ANSWER

10 – Coco Channel called this infamous Parisian hotel home for many years. What is its name? REVEAL ANSWER

11 – Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton honeymooned at the most famous hotel in Los Angeles. What is the name of the hotel? REVEAL ANSWER

12 – This cold hotel in Sweden is a staple among tourists. What is it called? REVEAL ANSWER

13 – This glamorous hotel in New York was made famous for its grandeur, celebrity guests, and as being a favourite haunt of politicians. It also famously starred in the Eddie Murphy comedy, Coming to America? REVEAL ANSWER

14 – The Hotel d’alsace is famous for the death of Oscar Wilde and is located in which European capital? REVEAL ANSWER

15 – Jimi Hendrix’s favourite hotel and the place where he died is located in which city? REVEAL ANSWER

16 – The luxury Soneva Jani resort is famous for its overwater bungalow with slides. Which destination would you find them? REVEAL ANSWER

17 – Which country would you be visiting if you stayed at the luxury colonial Raffles hotel? REVEAL ANSWER

18 – Who spent their Honeymoon in the Amsterdam Hilton after their wedding in 1969? REVEAL ANSWER

19 – Which hotel in Las Vegas was the tallest in the world when it opened in 1993 and has a famous lion as its emblem? REVEAL ANSWER

20 – The introduction of capsule hotels was first established in which country? REVEAL ANSWER

21 – What name is given to smaller hotels that offer a homely style feel rather than a corporate experience? REVEAL ANSWER

22 – Which item that is often found in hotel room drawers was first introduced in The Superior Hotel, Montana? REVEAL ANSWER

23 – Paris is the heiress to which Global hotel chain? REVEAL ANSWER

24 – Which Rockband had a hit with the famous song Hotel California? REVEAL ANSWER

25 – Which UK celebrity appeared in tv adverts for The Premier Inn hotel chain? REVEAL ANSWER

Round 4 – Destinations

1 – In which country would you find the Whitsunday Islands? REVEAL ANSWER

2 – In which country would you find the site of Goblekli Teki? REVEAL ANSWER

3 – Which area of the island of Cyprus is under Turkish control? REVEAL ANSWER

4 – In which European city would you find the famous Spanish Steps? REVEAL ANSWER

5 – In which US city would you find Capitol Hill? REVEAL ANSWER

6 – The island of Aruba in the Caribbean is under which European country’s control? REVEAL ANSWER

7 – Which country in Asia would you find Mount Everest? REVEAL ANSWER

8 – Which famous superhero movie used Niagra Falls as a backdrop to one of its most iconic scenes? REVEAL ANSWER

9 – In which city in America was the movie Pretty Woman set? REVEAL ANSWER

10 -Which famous destination was the backdrop for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? REVEAL ANSWER

11 – What festival will you take part in if you visit New Orleans in February? REVEAL ANSWER

12 – What is the name of the famous festival held in Mexico each year? REVEAL ANSWER

13 – Mount Vesuvius is located in which European country? REVEAL ANSWER

14 – In which destination would you find The Loch Ness Monster? REVEAL ANSWER

15 – In which country would you find The Great Barrier Reef? REVEAL ANSWER

16 – In which destination would you be if you were visiting the Fjords? REVEAL ANSWER

17 – Which country would you be visiting if your destination was Montego Bay? REVEAL ANSWER

18 – Which country would you be visiting if you were in Acapulco? REVEAL ANSWER

19 – Where in South America would you find the famous Salt Plains? REVEAL ANSWER

20 – Which country was the backdrop destination for the movie The Beach? REVEAL ANSWER

21 – Which destination would you be visiting if you were sunning yourself on Copacabana Beach? REVEAL ANSWER

22 – Which group of Islands would you be visiting if you were in Fuerteventura? REVEAL ANSWER

23 – If you were visiting the only man-made site that can be seen from outer space, which country would you be in? REVEAL ANSWER

24 – If you were on the Island of the Gods, which country are you visiting? REVEAL ANSWER

25 – The history of surfing can be traced back to this island destination, where is it? REVEAL ANSWER

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280 Best Travel Trivia Questions and Answers

Think you’re a travel buff? How well do you know the world beyond your backyard? I’ve compiled the best list of travel-related trivia questions and answers to liven up your trivia nights with friends or make those long road trips more enjoyable.

These questions will take you on a global journey, quizzing your knowledge across the United States, Europe and beyond. Ready to test your travel IQ? Let’s dive in.

If you’d like a printed version of the travel trivia questions you can find it in my shop buck & co.

Fun Travel Trivia Questions for Road Trips or Quiz Nights (Answers Included!)

• About what percentage of flights are delayed per day? Answer: 20%
• According to the legend, what did St Patrick’s drive out of Ireland? Answer: Snakes
• Antarctica is a Desert, true or false? Answer: TRUE
• Approximately how many airplane flights depart and land every day? Answer: 100,000
• Approximately, how much money is thrown into Rome’s Trevi Fountain each day? Answer: approx. 3,000 euros
• Are There Native Snakes In New Zealand? Answer: No
• Big Ben is located in what European city? Answer: London
• Bodeguita del Medio in Havana, Cuba claims to be the birthplace of what cocktail? Answer: A mojito
• Easter Island is known for having 1000 of these? Answer: Statues
• Encanto is based in which South American country? Answer: Colombia
• Haggis is the national dish of which country? Answer: Scotland

• How big is Monaco? Answer: 2 km²
• How long is the Great Wall of China? Answer: 21,196 km
• How many capital cities does South Africa have? Answer: 3
• How many countries still have a royal family? Answer: 43
• How many Emirates does the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have? Answer: 7
• How many floors are in the Empire State Building? Answer: 102
• How many hours is the longest commercial flight? Answer: 18
• How many islands does Australia have? – 53, 8,222 or 15,644? Answer: 8,222
• How many islands does Spain have? Answer: 60 islands
• How many stars does the United States of America flag have? Answer: 50
• How many states start with the word, “new”? Answer: 4 (New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York)
• How many Wonders of the World are there? Answer: 7
• How tall is the Eiffel Tower (to tip)? Answer: 324 m
• In the movie King Kong, Kong climbs what US building? Answer: Empires State Building
• In what country would you find tapas? Answer: Spain
• In what US city can you find the Golden Gate bridge? Answer: San Francisco

• In which capital city can you find the Parthenon? Answer: Athens
• In which city would you find Heathrow and Gatwick airports? Answer: London
• In which Country are Cows seen as sacred? Answer: India
• In which country did cheesecake originate? Answer: Ancient Greece
• In Which Country Do We Say Jultomten Which Means “The Christmas Gnome”? Answer: Sweden
• In which country is Angkor Wat temple? Answer: Cambodia
• In which country is Christmas island? Answer: Australia
• In which country is pig beach? Answer: The Bahamas
• In Which Country is the ‘Thumbs Up’ Gesture considered an insult? Answer: Iran
• In which country is the Great Sphinx? Answer: Egypt
• In which country is the Loch Ness? Answer: Scotland
• In Which Country Is The Plain Of Jars? Answer: Laos
• In which country is the world’s highest waterfall? Answer: Venezuela
• In which country is Zanzibar located? Answer: Tanzania
• In which country was the airline Ryanair founded? Answer: Ireland
• In Which Country Will You Find Sigiriya, The Lion Rock Fortress? Answer: Sri Lanka
• In which country would you find the currency ‘baht’? Answer: Thailand
• In which country would you find the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park? Answer: China
• In which famous natural landmark is Nemo born? Answer: The Great Barrier Reef
• In which Italian city was the pizza invented? Answer: Naples
• In which museum can you find the Rosetta Stone? Answer: The British museum
• In which Spanish city is the Sagrada Familia? Answer: Barcelona
• In which state is the Grand Canyon? Answer: Arizona
• In which state would you find Mount Rushmore? Answer: South Dakota
• India trains transport how many passengers per day? Answer: 23,000,000
• It’s The Great Wall of _____ Answer: China
• London’s Winter Wonderland happens in which park? Answer: Hyde Park
• Machu Picchu is located in which country? Answer: Peru

• Maté is the National Drink of which South American Country? Answer: Argentina
• Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country? Answer: Tanzania
• Mulan is from what country? Answer: China
• Name Italy’s Most Popular Frozen Dessert? Answer: Gelato
• Name the first state to enter the union. Answer: Delaware
• Name The Four President’s Heads Who Are Carved Into Mount Rushmore. Answer: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
• Name The Largest Art Museum In The World? Answer: The Louvre, Paris
• Name the largest city in the world: Answer: Tokyo
• Name the last state to enter the union Answer: Hawaii
• Name the smallest country in the world: Answer: The Vatican City
• On what Caribbean Island can you swim with pigs? Answer: Bahamas
• Pizza originates from which European country? Answer: Italy
• Princess and the Frog is set in what US city? Answer: New Orleans
• Puerto Rico is a territory of what country? Answer: United States
• RAK is the code of which airport? Answer: Marrakech Airport
• Rome–Fiumicino International Airport is named after a famous artist. Which one? Answer: Leonardo Da Vinci
• Russia has how many time zones? Answer: 11
• Saigon in Vietnam changed its name to what in 1976? Answer: Ho Chi Minh City
• Saltfish and ackee is the national dish of which country? Answer: Jamaica
• Since 1971 the ‘Door to Hell’ has been burning in which country? Answer: Turkmenistan
• Spain has the world’s largest food fight, what food is thrown? Answer: Tomatoes
• Spain is the largest producer of this pitted fruit: Answer: Olives
• Stinky Tofu is the National Dish of which Country? Answer: Taiwan
• Sydney Opera House is a famous landmark of this country: Answer: Australia
• The ancient Colosseum amphitheater is located in which European city: Answer: Rome
• The Appalachian National Scenic Trail goes through how many states? Answer: 14
• The archaeological site of Petra is found in what country? Answer: Jordan
• The Aurora Borealis is also known as? Answer: The Northern Lights
• The Big Banana is a landmark in which country? Answer: Australia
• The Blue Lagoon is located in which country? Answer: Iceland
• The breakfast dish, Huevos rancheros is from which country? Answer: Mexico
• The Canadian Flag has which icon it on? Answer: Maple Leaf
• The Dish Poutine belongs to which Country? Answer: Canada
• The famous “Panama hat” actually comes from this country Answer: Ecuador
• The kebab is from which country? Answer: Turkey

• The longest boardwalk in the world exists in this city and state. Answer: Atlantic City, New Jersey
• The Rome Colosseum is one of the Wonders of the World? True or False? Answer: TRUE
• The rotten meat of this animal is the national dish of Iceland: Answer: Shark
• The second oldest tree is 4,000 years old. Where does it live? Answer: Iran
• There’s a bench at the Taj Mahal named after someone, who is it? Answer: Princess Diana
• Travelling in what direction makes jet lag worse? Answer: West to East
• True or False – There is a town named Condom in France. Answer: TRUE
• True Or False, The North Pole Has No Land? Answer: TRUE
• What American city is known as “The Big Easy”? Answer: New Orleans
• What animal only resides in Borneo or Sumatra? Answer: Orangutans
• What are the names of the 7 continents? Answer: Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europa, North America, South America, Oceania/Australia
• What Australian city do Marlin and Dory swim to in the movie Finding Nemo? Answer: Sydney
• What city has the most bridges in the world? Answer: Hamburg
• What city in India has the largest population? Answer: Mumbai
• What city is the Liberty Bell located in? Answer: Philadelphia
• What continent is home to the newest country in the world? Answer: Africa
• What countries national airline is named “Aer Lingus” Answer: Ireland
• What countries share the world’s longest international border? Answer: Canada and USA
• What country consumes the most cheese per person? Answer: France
• What country does not to have a rectangle or square flag? Answer: Nepal
• What country has the largest pyramid (by volume) in the world? Answer: Mexico
• What country has the most neighbors? Answer: China and Russia
• What country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Answer: Italy
• What country has the Phi Phi islands? Answer: Thailand
• What country has the tallest people in the world? Answer: The Netherlands
• What country is completely land-locked in South America? Answer: Bolivia or Paraguay
• What Country Is Obsessed With Eating KFC On Christmas Day? Answer: Japan
• What country is the island of Mykonos is part of? Answer: Greece
• What country would you find the archaeological site of Troy? Answer: Turkey
• What currency did Italy use before the Euro? Answer: Lira
• What does DC, in Washington DC, stand for? Answer: District of Columbia
• What does ESTA stand for? Answer: Electronic System for Travel Authorization
• What does UNESCO stand for? Answer: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
• What European city is known as “The City of Lights”? Answer: Paris
• What famous sea touches Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania? Answer: The Black Sea
• What fast food chain has the most locations in the world? Answer: McDonald’s
• What grain was used in the construction of the Great Wall of China? Answer: Rice
• What is a TGV in France? Answer: High-Speed Train
• What is Canada’s national animal? Answer: Beaver
• What is escargot? Answer: Snails
• What is Europe’s most mountainous country? Answer: Switzerland
• What is Italy’s national dish? Answer: Ragu alla Bolognese
• What Is Located North Of Arctic Circle Considered As Christmas HQ? Answer: Rovaniemi, Lapland
• What is Scotland’s national dish? Answer: Haggis
• What is Scotlands National Animal? Answer: A Unicorn
• What is the biggest city in China? Answer: Shanghai
• What is the busiest airport in the USA? Answer: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• What is the busiest airport in the world? Answer: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• What is the capital city of Afghanistan? Answer: Kabul
• What is the capital city of Switzerland? Answer: Bern
• What is the Capital City of Turkey? Answer: Ankara
• What is the capital of Australia? Answer: Canberra
• What is the capital of Brazil? Answer: Brasilia
• What is the capital of Ukraine? Answer: Kyiv
• What is the currency of South Korea? Answer: South Korean Won
• What is the deepest lake in the world? Answer: Lake Baikal
• What is the Dragon Khan? Answer: A roller coaster in PortAventura Park (Spain)
• What is the driest continent? Answer: Antarctica
• What is the highest mountain in Africa? Answer: Mount Kilimanjaro
• What is the highest point in the world? Answer: Mount Everest, Nepal/Tibet
• What is the largest Australian airline? Answer: Qantas
• What is the largest city in the world by population? Answer: Tokyo
• What is the largest country by size? Answer: Russia
• What is the largest country in Africa? Answer: Algeria
• What is the largest hot desert in the world? Answer: Sahara Desert
• What is the largest island in the world? Answer: Greenland
• What is the largest sized airport in the world? Answer: King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• What is the least visited country in the world? Answer: Tuvalu
• What is the longest highway in the United States? Answer: Route 20 (Massachusetts to Oregon)
• What is the most Northern Capital City? Answer: Reykjavik
• What Is The Most Photographed Landmark In Australia? Answer: Sydney Opera House
• What is the most popular tourist city in the United States? Answer: New York City
• What is the most southerly capital city in the world? Answer: Wellington
• What is the most spoken language in the world? Answer: Mandarin Chinese
• What is the most visited country in the world? Answer: France
• What Is The Most Visited Tourist Attraction In The World? Answer: Times Square
• What is the most widely eaten food in the world? Answer: Rice
• What is the national animal of Canada? Answer: The Beaver
• What Is The National Dish Of Hungary? Answer: Gulyás (Goulash)
• What is the National Dish of Spain? Answer: Paella
• What Is The Nickname For The Clock At The End Of The Palace Of Westminster? Answer: Big Ben
• What is the nickname of New York City? Answer: The Big Apple
• What is the only living structure visible from space? Answer: The Great Barrier Reef
• What is the population density for England? Answer: 434 per km2
• What is the southernmost capital city in the world? Answer: Wellington (New Zealand)
• What is the tallest building in the world? Answer: Burj Khalifa
• What is the White House’s address? Answer: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC
• What is the world’s busiest international airport? Answer: Dubai International Airport
• What is the world’s largest island? Answer: Greenland
• What is the world’s largest salt desert? Answer: Gran Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
• What is the world’s longest designated hiking trail? Answer: Pacific Crest Trail
• What island famous island prison is located in California? Answer: Alcatraz
• What museum has The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh? Answer: Museum of Modern Art in New York City
• What percentage of the earth is water? Answer: 71%
• What river runs through London? Answer: River Thames
• What river runs through the Grand Canyon? Answer: Colorado River
• What Scandinavian country is the safest country in the world? Answer: Iceland
• What Sea is to the North of Turkey? Answer: The Black Sea
• What shape is a samosa? Answer: Triangle
• What Texas city is home to The Alamo? Answer: San Antonio
• What three colors make up Germany’s flag? Answer: Black, red and yellow
• What type of flowers is Holland known for? Answer: Tulips
• What type of geographical feature is the Stromboli? Answer: A volcano
• What US city has the busiest cruise port in the world? Answer: Miami
• What US city is the Space Needle located in? Answer: Seattle
• What US state is the film Lilo & Stitch set in? Answer: Hawaii
• What Was Ho Chi Minh City Previously Called? Answer: Saigon
• What’s the capital of Australia? Answer: Canberra
• What’s The Name Of The Famous Mosque In Abu Dhabi? Answer: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Where are the Spanish Steps located? Answer: Rome, Italy
• Where Can You Find The Seven Coloured Earths? Answer: Mauritus
• Where did the bungee jump originate? Answer: Auckland, New Zealand
• Where is the best-preserved meteor crater located? Answer: Winslow, Arizona
• Where is the Great Pyramid in Egypt? Answer: Cairo, Giza
• Where Is The World’s Largest Nativity Scene Located? Answer: Einsiedeln, Switzerland
• Where was the capital of Spain before Madrid? Answer: Toledo
• Where would you find the Callanish? Answer: The Isle of Harris in Scotland
• Which 4 US presidents are in Mount Rushmore? Answer: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
• Which actress portrayed Cheryl Strayed in Wild? Answer: Reese Witherspoon
• Which airline’s logo has a red maple leaf? Answer: Air Canada
• Which Asian country has more than 17,000 islands? Answer: Indonesia
• Which author wrote the book Eat, Pray, Love? Answer: Eat, Pray, Love
• Which capital city has a name that means “good airs” in English? Answer: Buenos Aires in Argentina
• Which capital city has the most Michelin stars in the world – London, Paris or Toyko? Answer: Tokyo
• Which Central South American Country Is Home To The Largest Salt Flats In The World? Answer: Bolivia
• Which city (not in Poland) has the highest Polish population in the world? Answer: Chicago
• Which city do croissants originate from? Answer: Vienna
• Which city has more cars than people? Answer: San Marino, Italy
• Which city is known as the “City of Seven Hills”? Answer: Lisbon, Portugal
• Which City Is Referred To As ‘The Windy City’? Answer: Chicago
• Which city is situated on two continents? Answer: Istanbul
• Which Cocktail Originated In The Raffles Hotel, Singapore? Answer: Singapore Sling
• Which colour is the Easyjet logo? Answer: Orange
• Which Continent Doesn’t Have Ants? Answer: Antarctica
• Which Continent is Mexico in? Answer: North America
• Which Countries flag has an AK47 on it? Answer: Mozambique
• Which country celebrated the millennium in 2007? Answer: Ethiopia
• Which country does NOT have a rectangular flag? Answer: Switzerland
• Which country gifted the statue of Liberty to the United States? Answer: France
• Which country has the longest coastline? Answer: Canada
• Which country has the most lakes? Answer: Canada
• Which Country has the most Muslims in the world? Answer: Indonesia
• Which country has the most pyramids? Answer: Sudan
• Which country has the most time zones? Answer: France
• Which country has the world’s highest waterfall? Answer: Venezuela
• Which country is bigger than Pluto? Answer: Russia
• Which country is called “The Emerald Isle”? Answer: Ireland
• Which country is called the “Land of Fire and Ice”? Answer: Iceland
• Which country is called the Land of the Rising Sun? Answer: Japan
• Which country is Caracas the capital of? Answer: Venezuela
• Which country is considered “happiest” in the world? Answer: Finland
• Which country is home to the most volcanoes? Answer: Indonesia
• Which country is made up of 180,000 islands? Answer: Finland
• Which Country is the World’s Tallest Living Man from? Answer: Turkey
• Which country is Timbuktu located in? Answer: Mali
• Which country makes the most money on tourism? Answer: The United States
• Which country was the movie ‘The Beach’ filmed in? Answer: Thailand
• Which country’s Olympic blobsled team is featured in Cool Runnings? Answer: Jamaica
• Which currency is in used in Bali? Answer: Indonesian rupiah
• Which European capital was built on 14 islands? Answer: Stockholm
• Which European city is the Acropolis located in? Answer: Athens (Greece)
• Which fabric device opens up during a skydive? Answer: Parachute
• Which famous museum has a glass pyramid at the front? Answer: Le Louvre

• Which is the friendliest city in the world? Answer: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Which is the most bicycle-friendly city in the world? Answer: Copenhagen
• Which island country is known as the ‘Island of Spice’? Answer: Grenada
• Which island group includes Ibiza, Menorca, and Majorca? Answer: Balearics
• Which Italian Landmark Dates Back To 70AD? Answer: The Colosseum in Rome
• Which lake is called the ‘jewel of the Italian lakes’? Answer: Lake Como
• Which London bridge is nicknamed “wobbly bridge”? Answer: Millennium Bridge
• Which New York airport has the same name as a US President? Answer: JFK airport
• Which North American country’s name means “Rich Coast”? Answer: Costa Rica
• Which river flows through Paris? Answer: River Seine
• Which river formed the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA? Answer: Colorado
• Which sport is also referred to as sailboarding? Answer: Windsurfing
• Which sport is Kelly Slater known for? Answer: Surfing
• Which state is known as the “Sunshine State”? Answer: Florida
• Which two cities did the original Orient Express travel between? Answer: Paris and Istanbul
• Which two countries are the Iguazu Falls part of? Answer: Argentina and Brazil
• Which two countries officially begin with “The”? Answer: The Gambia and The Bahamas
• Which two South American countries share Lake Titicaca? Answer: Bolivia & Peru
• Which US state does key lime pie come from? Answer: Florida
• Which US State has a one syllable name? Answer: Maine
• Which US state makes the most money on tourism? Answer: California
• Which US university was the sports drink Gatorade named after? Answer: The University of Florida—the Florida Gators
• Which USA state has the biggest land area? Answer: Alaska
• Which volcano is located near Tokyo and considered a sacred mountain? Answer: Mount Fuji
• Who has more Pyramids, Egypt or Sudan? Answer: Sudan
• With a population of 37 million, which is the largest city in the world? Answer: Tokyo
• Zanzibar is an island off which African Country? Answer: Tanzania

And that about wraps up our list of the best travel trivia questions and answers. With a mix of global and local inquiries, they bridge cultures and spark curiosity. So, as you delve into the world of travel, remember that knowledge, laughter, and shared experiences are the true souvenirs of any journey. Happy quizzing on trivia night with friends or on a road trip!!

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Identify two examples of outbound tourism from the UK.

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A couple from Edinburgh visiting Rome.

A family from Canada visiting London.

A group from Glasgow visiting Blackpool.

A solo traveller from Wales visiting China.

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Identify two principles of sustainable tourism.

Tourism that increases waste.

Tourism the generates future jobs.

Tourism that offers adventure.

Tourism that with a low impact on cultures.

Tourism with high spending tourists.

...............tourism includes anyone who travels from the UK to another country for a holiday (or other type of visit).

..............travel is offered as a reward for good performance in business or to persuade customers to buy something., ......tourism is people traveling to the uk for tourism purposes. they are outbound form their own country., going shopping is a type of leisure travel., which two of these are examples of sustainable tourism.

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Promoting links and respect between tourists and local communities.

Travelling to another country to promote a product.

Going on holiday to remote locations.

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

April 23rd, 2024 at 5:39 AM EDT

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

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The European Commission has introduced a new visa “cascade” regime for Indian nationals applying for Schengen visas in India. This regime looks to offer longer-term, multi-entry Schengen visas, based on the applicant’s travel history.

Indian travel agents had been complaining of Schengen visa delays as a major challenge to the summer travel rush from India.

• How does one qualify for the longer duration visas?

The European Commission can issue a two-year multiple-entry visa after a traveler “has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years.” This demonstrates a positive travel history and compliance with previous visa regulations.

Subsequently, after granting the two-year visa, authorities may issue a five-year visa if the passport has has adequate validity remaining.

• What benefits do holders of these extended visas enjoy?

During the validity period of these visas, holders can enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals within the Schengen area, allowing for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

• Which countries are part of the Schengen area?

The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries, including 25 European Union member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are also part of the Schengen area.

• Are there any restrictions or conditions to these visas?

Schengen visas do not grant the right to work within the Schengen area and are for short stays only. Additionally, the visas are not purpose-bound, providing flexibility for travel within the specified period.

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Skift also spoke to players in the Indian outbound travel industry to understand what has changed in the new Schengen visa rules.

• How is this different from the earlier visas that Schengen countries offered? Don’t they already offer multi-entry visas with longer duration to Indians?

Mahendra Vakharia, managing director of Pathfinders Holidays, said there was no standard policy of Schengen states for issuing these long-term visas earlier. Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Italy and Spain usually issued long-term visa, but it was all subjective. “With this new policy it should be a standard rule now,” Vakharia said.

• Travelers mainly complain of longer processing times, has that changed?

Here too, there is no standard processing time as it varies from country to country, according to Vakharia. “France and Spain have been processing visas within four days, and then there’s Croatia, which takes 60 days,” he said.

Processing time will not change as of now, it will take time for the visa rules to be enforced, said an industry source, while highlighting that the visa would be especially useful for corporate travelers.

What Promoted The Move?

Speaking on the possible motivations, Vakharia acknowledged various reasons, including administrative capacity constraints at embassies to cater to the huge inflow of applications.

“As there is an overwhelming demand from Indian travelers, the process of securing visa appointments has posed significant challenges , especially for travelers residing in cities lacking VFS Global centers,” he said.

The European Commission said in an statement that the decision reflects the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, aimed at fostering comprehensive cooperation on migration policy. Facilitating people-to-people contacts is a key aspect of this agenda, acknowledging India’s importance as an EU partner.

The decision also reflects a realization of the strong economic benefits derived through the spending power of Indian tourists. As Vakharia aptly puts it, “Why let go of the Golden Indian Goodie Bag?”

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Tourism minister faces more questions on deputy's spending

Green leader says taxpayers should not pay real estate fees when public servants sell their homes.

Tourism Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace defends deputy minister’s moving expenses

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New Brunswick's minister of tourism faced a second day of questions Wednesday about her deputy minister's expense claims, including more than $19,000 in moving costs.

"We will continue to adhere to the relocation policy that is in effect across all of GNB," Tammy Scott-Wallace said, using an abbreviation for the provincial government. 

Premier Blaine Higgs hired Yennah Hurley, a former travel blogger and tourism business operator, first as an adviser to the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture in 2019 and then as its deputy minister.

Coon said it was "almost unbelievable" that taxpayers were covering moving expenses, such as the $15,000 real estate commission paid on the house Hurley sold when she moved from Quispamsis to Fredericton last year. 

"The taxpayers of this province should not be paying the Realtors' costs of public servants when they sell their homes," Coon said during a legislative committee meeting about the Tourism Department's 2024-25 budget estimates.

"I can't believe that the premier of this province would tolerate a policy — being the fiscal conservative he says he is — that has taxpayers paying real estate agent fees for GNB employees." 

Higgs weighed in later in the day on Hurley's expenses during his own appearance before the same committee, saying the executive council office would be re-evaluating policies on overseas travel.

Part of Hurley's $77,000 expenses last year were for a trip to the United Kingdom and France for meetings promoting tourism in New Brunswick.

The travel claim included the cost of visits to sites including Windsor Castle and the Palace of Versailles. 

• N.B. tourism minister defends pricey trip to United Kingdom, France
• Tourism deputy rings up N.B. government's largest 2023 expense account

Just because similar expenses have happened in the past, "that doesn't mean it's right," Higgs told Liberal MLA Rene Légacy.

"I'm asking questions, too, and I want to understand what our policies are, because sometimes policies can be better defined so we can all ensure taxpayers' money is used in the most efficient manner. So we're going to ask those questions."

Higgs also clarified that the moving expenses policy applies to senior officials in the government, not all employees.

Hurley's expense claim also included $3,550.67 for movers and $770.50 in legal fees.

The relocation policy says moving costs can be covered at the discretion of a deputy minister if an employee is transferred.

But Hurley's job has been based in Fredericton since 2019. 

Her hiring was fiercely criticized by Opposition Liberal MLAs at the time and should the party take power after the provincial election in October, they could fire her or ask her to resign.

Green Leader David Coon alluded to that scenario Wednesday, asking Scott-Wallace if the policy would cover the expenses of Hurley's move back to Quispamsis, "given this is a general election year."

Scott-Wallace did not rule it out, calling it "a hypothetical question."

• Taxpayers foot bill for 2nd residence in Fredericton for deputy tourism minister

The policy does not mention moving expenses for a deputy minister who is fired or pushed out of their position.

But a spokesperson said it would not cover that scenario.

"Once an employee is terminated or resigned, and no longer employed by the province, the directive would not apply," said Mir Hyder.

In 2021, a government spokesperson said Hurley was hired on a "personal service contract," and officials with those kinds of deals negotiate their own terms with the premier's office.

At the time it was revealed she was receiving a $955 monthly living allowance, along with other expenses, while commuting from Quispamsis to the capital.

She also claimed mileage expenses from Fredericton to Saint John for meetings there. 

A spokesperson said earlier this week that Hurley would not have approved her own moving expenses, but did not say who did approve them.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Jacques Poitras has been CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick since 2000. He grew up in Moncton and covered Parliament in Ottawa for the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal. He has reported on every New Brunswick election since 1995 and won awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, the National Newspaper Awards and Amnesty International. He is also the author of five non-fiction books about New Brunswick politics and history.

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