The capital of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro?
False: Brasília is the capital. Brasília was purpose-built and became the capital in 1960.
The Danube River flows through more countries than any other river?
True: It passes through 10 countries. The Danube passes through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa?
True: It stands at 5,895 metres. Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak stands at 5,895 m.
The Gobi Desert is located in Africa?
False: It is in Asia. The Gobi covers about 1.3 million km² across northern China and southern Mongolia.
Argentina is the largest country in South America?
False: Brazil is larger. Brazil is nearly four times the size of Argentina.
The capital of Norway is Oslo?
True: Oslo is Norway’s capital. Oslo has been Norway's capital since 1814.
The Mississippi River flows into the Pacific Ocean?
False: It flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi empties into the Gulf of Mexico via a large delta in Louisiana.
Japan lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire?
True: It sits on an active tectonic zone. Japan experiences frequent earthquakes and has about 100 active volcanoes.
The Alps run through Spain?
False: They run through central Europe. The Alps extend through France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Monaco and Liechtenstein.
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa?
True: It is Africa’s largest lake by area. Lake Victoria covers 68,800 km² and is the world's second-largest freshwater lake.
The capital of Turkey is Istanbul?
False: Ankara is the capital. Istanbul is Turkey's largest city, but Ankara became the capital in 1923.
Greenland is mostly covered by ice?
True: Around 80% is ice-covered. Greenland's ice sheet is the second-largest after Antarctica.
The Amazon rainforest is located in Africa?
False: It is in South America. The Amazon rainforest spans nine South American countries.
The UK uses the euro as its currency?
False: It uses the pound sterling. The UK retained pound sterling (GBP) when other EU members adopted the euro.
The Himalayas include Mount Everest?
True: Everest is part of the range. The Himalayas include Everest (8,848 m) and K2 (8,611 m).
The Caribbean Sea is located in the Indian Ocean?
False: It is part of the Atlantic Ocean. The Caribbean is a part of the Atlantic, bordered by the Americas and the West Indies.
China is the most populous country in the world?
True: It has one of the largest populations globally. China and India both exceed 1.4 billion; India overtook China in 2023 by UN estimates.
The Nile flows south to north?
True: It flows north into the Mediterranean. The Nile flows northward from East Africa into the Mediterranean Sea.
Australia is both a country and a continent?
True: It is classified as both. Australia is the smallest continent and the sixth-largest country by area.
The capital of South Africa is Cape Town only?
False: It has three capitals. South Africa's three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial).
