Which northern European capital city was completely burned to the ground in 1713 and again in 1808?

Geography Trivia / November 07, 2024

Helsinki. The Russian Army burned Helsinki, Finland to the ground in 1808, the second time that fate had befallen the capital city.

What country did the United Nations choose as number one in the 2013 Human Development Index?

Geography Trivia / November 07, 2024

Norway. Australia was voted number 2 and the USA number 3.

Where is Jones Beach State Park located?

Geography Trivia / November 06, 2024

New York. Jones Beach State Park boasts of over 6.5 miles of ocean beach.

What was the only African nation never to come under the thumb of a European power?

Geography Trivia / November 06, 2024

Liberia. Founded by former slaves, Liberia always maintained its liberty (Ethiopia almost made it, only to be invaded by Italy in the 1930's).

How would one describe Tierra del Fuego?

Geography Trivia / November 05, 2024

An Archipelago. Tierra del Fuego is located across the Strait of Magellan from the southernmost point on the South American continent mainland.

The state capital of Missouri was originally in which city?

Geography Trivia / November 05, 2024

St. Charles. The Missouri River 340 kayak race starts in Kansas City and ends in St. Charles, Missouri.