What is the capital of Central America's Costa Rica?

Geography Trivia / April 06, 2025

San Jose. Costa Rica's main source of foreign exchange is tourism.

Which country was formerly known as Nyasaland?

Geography Trivia / April 05, 2025

Malawi. Nyasaland was the name during the German occupation.

Which city was formerly known as Constantinople?

Geography Trivia / April 05, 2025

Istanbul. Istanbul was chosen as the official name of the city in 1930.

Floppy hats called "berets" are associated with what culture?

Geography Trivia / April 04, 2025

French. The name of the Green Berets, the U.S. Special Forces soldiers, came from the colored berets they wore.

What country's railroads use a "Pomptrolli"?

Geography Trivia / April 04, 2025

South Africa. South Africa railroads use the Pomptrolli, which is a hand operated pump action inspection cart.

What was the original name of Burkina Faso?

Geography Trivia / April 03, 2025

Upper Volta. The name Burkina Faso was adopted in 1984.