Paris is the capital of Italy?
False: Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome has been Italy's capital since 1871.
The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia?
True: It lies off the coast of Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 km and is visible from space.
The Amazon is the longest river in the world?
False: The Nile is generally considered longer. The Nile is about 6,650 km; the Amazon about 6,400 km.
Mount Fuji is in China?
False: It is in Japan. Mount Fuji stands 3,776 m and last erupted in 1707.
Africa is the largest continent?
False: Asia is the largest. Asia is about 44.5 million km²; Africa around 30.4 million km².
Canada is the second largest country by land area?
True: It is second only to Russia. Canada covers about 9.98 million km².
The capital of Spain is Barcelona?
False: Madrid is the capital. Madrid has been Spain's capital since 1561.
The Sahara Desert is in South America?
False: It is in North Africa. The Sahara stretches across 11 North African countries.
Greenland is part of Europe?
False: It is geographically part of North America. Greenland is geographically part of North America but politically an autonomous Danish territory.
The River Thames flows through London?
True: It runs through the capital of England. The Thames runs 346 km through southern England, passing through central London.
Sydney is the capital of Australia?
False: Canberra is the capital. Canberra was purpose-built to serve as Australia's capital.
Russia spans two continents?
True: Europe and Asia. About 77% of Russia's area is in Asia; most of its population lives in Europe.
The Andes are the longest mountain range on land?
True: They stretch along South America. The Andes run approximately 7,000 km from Venezuela to the tip of Chile.
Iceland is located in the Arctic region?
True: It sits just south of the Arctic Circle. Iceland lies just south of the Arctic Circle, around 65° N latitude.
The Pacific Ocean is smaller than the Atlantic Ocean?
False: The Pacific is the largest ocean. The Pacific covers about 165 million km²; the Atlantic about 85 million km².
Egypt is in the Middle East?
True: It is often classified within the Middle East region. Egypt sits at the junction of North Africa and the Middle East.
The capital of Germany is Munich?
False: Berlin is the capital. Berlin has been Germany's capital since reunification in 1990.
Antarctica has no permanent residents?
True: Only temporary research staff live there. Antarctica hosts only scientific research stations on a rotating-staff basis.
Brazil borders every country in South America?
False: It does not border Chile or Ecuador. Brazil borders every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.
The UK is made up of four countries?
True: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
