Geography pub quiz questions

1. What was Marble Arch in London originally designed to be?

   The entrance to Buckingham Palace

2. The French city of Bordeaux stands near the mouth of which river?

   Gironde

3. Which city in Florida is nicknamed "The Sunshine City"?

   St Petersburg

4. What is the unit of currency in New Zealand?

   (New Zealand) Dollar

5. In Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities", London was one what was the other?

   Paris

6. With which British Overseas Territory does Spain share a border?

   Gibraltar

7. Which Canadian singer/songwriter wrote the words to "My Way"?

   Paul Anka

8. Located on the Spanish island of Tenerife, what is the highest mountain in Spain?

   Mount Teide

9. Which three countries share a land border with Mexico?

   Belize, Guatemala and the USA

10. The Cambrian mountains are a range in which country?

    Wales

11. The milk of which animal is traditionally used to make the Italian cheese Mozzarella?

    Buffalo

12. Which pastime originated at Kawarau Bridge, Queenstown, New Zealand?

    Bungee Jumping

13. Which Former British Colony Was Given Back To China In 1997?

    Hong Kong

14. In which European country did the Industrial Revolution begin in the 18th Century?

    United Kingdom

15. In which Greater Manchester town was the Cooperative Movement founded in 1844?

    Rochdale

16. What three colours make up both the flags of Ireland and the Ivory Coast?

    Green, White & Orange

17. Which town on the Welsh Border is known for its second hand book shops?

    Hay-on-Wye

18. Useless Australia Facts : What Sport Would You Be Watching If You Were Watching The Brisbane Broncos?

    Rugby league

19. What Is The Oldest Inhabited City In The World?

    Damascus, Syria

20. What is the State bird of Western Australia?

    Black Swan

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