What is one of the largest industries in Iceland?

Geography Trivia / August 29, 2024

Fish. In 1999 alone, Iceland's fishermen caught a total of 1.7 million tons of fish.

Where is the mouth of the Susquehanna River?

Geography Trivia / August 28, 2024

Maryland. The Susquehanna River empties into the Chesapeake Bay.

What is a point of known elevation and location called?

Geography Trivia / August 28, 2024

Bench Mark. Bench mark is point of reference in elevation surveys.

Which river's water is controlled by the Aswan Dam?

Geography Trivia / August 27, 2024

Nile. Today's dam at Aswan is the second dam; the first one having been built in 1889 and raised in 1912 and 1933.

Which country is known as the "Hashemite Kingdom"?

Geography Trivia / August 27, 2024

Jordan. Abdullah, appointed the first King of Hashemite Jordan in 1946, was the brother of King Faisal of Iraq.

Which Canadian province is home to the Calgary Stampede?

Geography Trivia / August 26, 2024

Alberta. The Calgary Stampede has the world's largest outdoor rodeo and bills itself as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth".