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Seterra quiz: Here you will find question-based Seterra challenges for those who like geography and want to test their memory in a relaxed way. The site consists of two rounds of quiz questions that are suitable for beginners as well as for inveterate map nerds. You get quiz questions and answers that practice everything from recognising places on a map to connecting regions, oceans, neighbouring countries and more unusual capitals. The questions are written to be just the right amount of tricky: sometimes you just need a good overview, sometimes you need to remember details like flags, time zones or where an island group actually is. It works just as well as a quick online quiz on your mobile phone as it does as a longer round at the computer when you want to sharpen your map skills.
Each round of quizzes is structured so that, step by step, you get a better sense of the world's different areas, locations and connections - without it feeling like cramming. First you'll encounter more basic questions about well-known countries and capitals, then you'll encounter more challenging elements such as lesser-known regions, inland countries, island groups and coastlines. You can play the same round several times, chasing a better score and noticing how your memory gets sharper with each attempt.
What's more, the questions are designed to work well both for your own practice and as a basis for challenging friends, colleagues or students. For example, you can run a quick international geography quiz in the classroom, take a group round at work during your coffee break, or let your friends compete to see who knows the most about borders and capitals around the world. Whatever your level, you'll get a clear question, a straightforward answer and a short explanation to help you remember the information next time it comes up.
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Round 1
What country has both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, without being an island?
Answer: Spain
The country is located on the Iberian Peninsula and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. This creates varied climate zones and important ports on both sides.
Which capital city is located on the Tiber River and surrounded by its own mini-state?
Answer: Rome
The city is located in Italy and is crossed by the Tiber River. Inside the city is Vatican City, an independent state that makes the area unique politically and geographically.
Which European country has an exclave between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea?
Answer: Russia
Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave with no land connection to the rest of the country. It is located on the Baltic Sea and borders both Poland and Lithuania.
Which mountain range forms a natural border between two large countries in South America?
Answer: The Andes
The mountain range runs the length of western South America and acts as a clear physical barrier. It coincides with the border between Chile and Argentina in many stretches.
Which sea separates Saudi Arabia from Africa on the narrowest crossing?
Answer: Red Sea
The waters between the Arabian Peninsula and north-east Africa are called the Red Sea. It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal and is a key shipping route.
Which country has three capitals with different functions in the state apparatus?
Answer: South Africa
The country has an administrative, a legislative and a judicial capital. This means that government functions are geographically dispersed between several major cities.
Which city is the capital of a country completely surrounded by South Africa?
Answer: Maseru
The city is the capital of Lesotho, a highland country completely surrounded by South Africa. Its location means that border and trade relations dominate everyday geography.
Which country is the furthest north of the Baltic States?
Answer: Estonia
Of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, Estonia is the northernmost. It has a coastline on the Gulf of Finland and is close to Finland across the water.
Which group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean belongs to Portugal and is closer to Africa than Europe?
Answer: Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean with a mild climate. It is located south-west of Portugal and relatively close to North Africa compared to mainland Europe.
Which country has the longest coastline in the world, according to common geographical comparisons?
Answer: Canada
The coastline is very long when you include fjords and many islands. The country is bordered by three sea areas, adding to the total coastline.
Which large lake partly serves as the border between Uganda and Tanzania?
Answer: Lake Victoria
The lake is Africa's largest and is shared by several countries. It is an important resource for fishing, transport and water supply in the region.
Which country has a narrow land corridor separating two major sea areas in Central America?
Answer: Panama
It is located on the isthmus between North and South America, connecting the continents. Its narrow shape brings the Atlantic and Pacific oceans close together.
Which river flows through Budapest and continues towards the Black Sea?
Answer: Danube
The river passes through several European capitals and is a key transport route. It flows into the Black Sea via a large delta in south-eastern Europe.
Which Asian country has a capital city formerly known as Rangoon?
Answer: Myanmar
The country's largest city was long the best known internationally. The seat of government was later moved to a new capital, which often confuses map memory.
Which country has a coastline on the Caspian Sea but does not border any sea via ocean?
Answer: Kazakhstan
The Caspian Sea is an inland sea with no direct connection to the world's oceans. The country therefore has a coastline but no ocean connection despite its large surface area.
Which capital city is located on an island in a lake and is known for its urban plan?
Answer: Stockholm
The city is built on many islands and is located where a large lake meets the sea. Water shapes both transport routes and the way neighbourhoods have developed.
Which country has two separate land borders with Russia but is in the EU?
Answer: Poland
It borders Kaliningrad to the north and Belarus and Lithuania to the east, with Russian territory in the region. This makes the border geography more complex than a continuous line.
Which Mediterranean island has been divided between two political entities since the 1970s?
Answer: Cyprus
The island has an internationally recognised state in the south and a separate administration in the north. The division affects border crossings and map markings in many atlases.
Which country has a capital city located at the confluence of two major rivers?
Answer: Sudan
The capital is located where the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers meet. It is of great importance for water supply and historical trade routes in the region.
Which country has the highest administrative capital in the world?
Answer: Bolivia
The seat of government is very high above sea level in the Andes. The thin air and altitude affect both the climate and how visitors adapt.
What narrow strait separates Morocco from a European country?
Answer: Strait of Gibraltar
The strait links the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It is a strategic passage between North Africa and southern Europe with intensive maritime traffic.
Which country has the most time zones, counting overseas territories?
Answer: France
Overseas territories are scattered in several oceans. When they are included, the country has more time zones than any other state in the usual compilations.
Which region of Italy is the enclave completely surrounded by Switzerland?
Answer: Campione d'Italia
It is an Italian territory located inside Switzerland on a lake. The enclave provides specific practical solutions for border, postal and everyday services.
Which country is located on both sides of the equator and has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer: Gabon
The equator passes through the country in Central Africa. Its coastline faces the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean, providing rainforest climate and important harbours.
Which seterra location often trains the placement of smaller Caribbean island states on map?
Answer: Caribbean
The exercise focuses on finding many small islands and states close to each other. It requires accuracy as distances are small and names are easily confused.
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Round 2
Which country has a short land border with Spain but is located on the Pyrenean Peninsula?
Answer: Andorra
The microstate is located in the Pyrenees between two large neighbouring countries. The mountains shape the borders and concentrate the population in the valleys.
Which capital city is located on the River Liffey and has a large harbour facing the Irish Sea?
Answer: Dublin
The city is located on the east coast of Ireland and is divided by a river that runs through its centre. Its harbour location has long been important for trade with the UK.
Which country has a coastline on both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas?
Answer: Albania
The coastline stretches along two sea basins in the Balkans. Its location influences climate and means that shipping and fishing have been important industries historically.
Which country has a narrow coastal strip on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Poland?
Answer: Russia
The area is the Kaliningrad region, which is separate from the main territory. This gives it a strategic coastal position in the centre of the EU's neighbourhood.
Which river forms a large part of the US-Mexico border?
Answer: Rio Grande
The river flows from the Rockies towards the Gulf of Mexico. It serves as a natural boundary for long stretches and is important for water distribution.
Which country is the largest island in the world without being a continent?
Answer: Greenland
The island is geographically very large but has a low population density. It lies between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and is covered by ice sheets over large areas.
Which country has a capital city located near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers?
Answer: Cambodia
The capital is located at a major hub for river systems in the region. This location has made the area central to trade and transport in Southeast Asia.
Which island state in the Indian Ocean is located east of Madagascar and consists of several islands?
Answer: Mauritius
The country is an archipelago with tourism and shipping as important parts of its economy. Its location in the Indian Ocean makes the climate tropical with a cyclone season.
Which European country has a capital city formerly known as Pressburg?
Answer: Slovakia
The name Pressburg was historically used for the current capital. The country gained independence in the 1990s and is located in Central Europe with several neighbouring countries.
Which country has a land border with both Senegal and Guinea but no coast?
Answer: Mali
The country is large and located in West Africa without sea contact. Its borders touch several states, and both the Sahara and the savannah influence geography and settlement.
Which sea lies between Greece and Turkey and has many islands?
Answer: Aegean Sea
The area is known for its island world and complex coastlines. This creates short distances between countries and historically important shipping routes.
Which capital city is located on the south side of a large bay and has a famous opera building?
Answer: Sydney
The city sits on a deep natural harbour in Australia. The bay and harbour have shaped the city's economy, transport network and international role.
Which country has a capital city below sea level in a basin area?
Answer: Azerbaijan
The capital is located on the Caspian Sea where the ground level can be below sea level. The region is also known for energy resources and coastal plains.
Which country has the southernmost capital in the world, in terms of latitude?
Answer: New Zealand
The capital is located in the far south of the Pacific Ocean region. The location provides a cool oceanic climate and makes the city exposed to winds from the sea.
Which country consists of two main islands with a mountain range running through one of them?
Answer: New Zealand
The country has a northern and a southern main island. The southern island is dominated by a long mountain range that influences rainfall and glacier formation.
Which country has a capital city on Lake Geneva, near the Alps?
Answer: Switzerland
The city is located in the French-speaking part and near a large lake. The proximity of the Alps affects the climate and has contributed to making the area internationally characterised.
Which country has a narrow strip of land providing access to the Atlantic Ocean between two other countries?
Answer: Namibia
The narrow Caprivi strip was created to provide an eastern corridor. It makes border demarcation unusual and affects how the country is connected geographically.
Which city is the capital of a country divided by the equator and with large volcanoes?
Answer: Quito
The city is located high in the Andes near the equator. The altitude provides cooler climates than surrounding lowlands, and the region is known for active volcanism.
Which country has a coastline on both the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?
Answer: Russia
The country has access to many seas via large coastal areas. It reaches the Black Sea via south-western regions and the Caspian Sea via Caucasus neighbouring areas.
Which island in Europe belongs to Denmark and is located between Sweden and Poland on the Baltic Sea?
Answer: Bornholm
The island is far to the east of the rest of Denmark. Its location puts it geographically close to Sweden and northern Poland despite being Danish.
Which seterra area is often practised to separate the smaller states of Central Europe?
Answer: Central Europe
The exercise focuses on dense countries with short distances and many borders. It requires recognising contours and location rather than just size.
Which country has a capital city on the Bosphorus, between two continents?
Answer: Turkey
The largest city is located on the strait separating Europe and Asia. The country's geography therefore spans two continents and links several sea areas.
Which country has a desert called Namib and a high plateau in the interior?
Answer: Namibia
The country has one of the world's oldest coastal deserts. Inland, the land rises to a plateau, creating great differences in climate and settlement patterns.
Which country has a capital city on the river Spree and is a city-state?
Answer: Germany
The capital is a separate federal state within the federal structure. The river runs through the centre of the city and has historically influenced industry and transport.
Which country lies between Thailand and Vietnam and is crossed by the Mekong?
Answer: Laos
The country is landlocked and located in Southeast Asia. The Mekong River serves as a lifeline for transport, agriculture and borders with neighbouring countries on several stretches.
