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1 Niagara Falls separates which two countries?
A United States and Canada. The falls lie on the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. The falls consist of three separate waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.
2 Which peak holds the title of the second-highest mountain on Earth?
A K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, which stands at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). It is located on the China-Pakistan border in the Karakoram Range.
3 What mythical creature is depicted on the Welsh national flag?
A A red dragon. The Welsh people have associated this symbol with their country for centuries. Furthermore, it serves as a powerful source of national pride, representing the unique heritage of the land.
4 What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered in liquid water?
A 71% approx. The Earth’s hydrosphere encompasses all oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. In fact, saltwater dominates this system, as it accounts for the vast majority of water stored in the global oceans.
5 How many U.S. states share a physical border with the Pacific Ocean?
A Five. California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii.
6 Which country has the honour of being the world’s oldest continuous parliamentary democracy?
A Iceland. Early Icelanders founded the Althing in 930 AD. Consequently, this assembly ranks as the world’s oldest functioning parliamentary institution, having served the nation for over a millennium.
7 Which English county has the longest coastline?
A Cornwall, stretching for 1,086 km.
8 What city has the world’s largest black population?
A New York City. 1,943,645 residents, 22.1% of the city’s total population. The next largest city is Chicago.
9 Which sea separates Australia and New Zealand?
A Tasman Sea, approximately 2,000 km (1,200 mi) wide and 2,800 km (1,700 mi) long.
10 Which country has a flag of a red circle on a white background?
A Japan, officially called the Nisshōki (日章旗), but it’s more commonly known as Hinomaru (日の丸). The red circle represents the sun, reflecting Japan’s nickname, “the land of the rising sun”.