What U.S. landmark did Henry Bacon design?

Geography Trivia / May 19, 2025

Lincoln Memorial. The 36 columns supporting the Lincoln Memorial are meant to symbolize the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death in 1865.

What is the capital city of Cape Verde, a tiny grouping of islands off the west coast of Africa?

Geography Trivia / May 18, 2025

Praia. Praia, Cape Verde was originally settled by the Portuguese who brought in slave labor from West Africa.

Which capital is mismatched with the body of water it borders?

Geography Trivia / May 18, 2025

Djibouti - Gulf Of Oman. Djibouti lies on the Gulf of Aden, which separates the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

What country is made up of 3,000 islands, the largest being Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku?

Geography Trivia / May 17, 2025

Japan. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous and the highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano.

Where would one most likely find lemon grass?

Geography Trivia / May 17, 2025

Vietnam. Lemon grass is a common ingredient in Vietnamese cooking.

What was the first Christian country in Africa?

Geography Trivia / May 16, 2025

Ethiopia. Ethiopia (Abyssinia) gained independence in 1923.