1. The 27 stars on this country’s flag represent its 27 states, including Mato Grosso and Paraíba. Is it Panama, Brazil or Chile?

2. The Balkan Mountains stretch across this Eastern European country. Is it Bulgaria, Latvia or Belgium?

3. An ancient Buddhist symbol appears on the flag of a country that includes the state of Bihar. Is it Iran, Japan,or India?

4. This European country is drained by the Vltava and Morava Rivers. Is it Denmark, Czech Republic,or Italy?

5. The Ashanti region is located in this African country. Is it Morocco, Egypt or Ghana?

6. Today, the Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of peace and reunification in this European country. Is it United Kingdom, Greece or Germany?

7. Kano and Port Harcourt are two major cities in this African country. Is it Zimbabwe, Nigeria or Chad?

8. The famous Buda Castle can be found on a hill above the Danube River in this country. Is it Hungary, Turkey or France?

9. Gdansk is a major port on the Baltic Sea in this European country. Is it Poland, Sweden or Croatia?

10. St. Basil’s Cathedral, built during the time of Tsar Ivan IV, is a famous recognizable landmark in the capital of this country. Is it Belarus, Romania or Russia?

National Geographic Bee, National Geographic Society

Geo Quiz answers: 1. Brazil 2. Bulgaria 3. India 4. Czech Republic (also acceptable: Czechia) 5. Ghana 6. Germany 7. Nigeria 8. Hungary 9. Poland 10. Russia

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