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Question 1
Which Continent Is Home To The Sahara Desert?
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What Is The Largest Ocean On Earth?
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Which Country Is Known For The Great Wall?
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What Is The Capital Of The United States?
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On Which Continent Is The Eiffel Tower Located?
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What Imaginary Line Divides The Earth Into Northern And Southern Hemispheres?
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Which Is The Smallest Continent In The World?
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Which Country Is Located Directly North Of The United States?
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What Is The Largest Country In The World By Land Area?
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Which Continent Is Famous For The Amazon Rainforest?
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What Is The Name Of The Tallest Mountain In The World?
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Which City Is The Capital Of France?
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What Large Island Is Located To The Southeast Of Africa?
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Which Ocean Is Found Between North America And Europe?
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In Which Country Would You Find The Great Pyramids Of Giza?
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What Is The Name Of The Lowest Point On Earth?
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Which Direction Is Usually Found At The Top Of A Map?
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What Is The Capital Of The United Kingdom?
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Which Continent Is Mostly Covered By Ice?
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What Is The Largest State In The United States By Area?
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Which Famous River Flows Through Egypt?
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What Is The Capital Of Italy?
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Which Ocean Is Located Around The North Pole?
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In Which Country Is The Taj Mahal Located?
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What Is The Term For A Piece Of Land Surrounded By Water On Three Sides?
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Which Continent Contains The Countries Of Brazil And Argentina?
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What Is The Capital Of Japan?
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Which Country Is Shaped Like A Large Boot?
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What Is The Name Of The Imaginary Line That Runs From The North Pole To The South Pole?
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Which Ocean Is The Third Largest In The World?
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What Is The Capital Of Mexico?
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Which Mountain Range Stretches Along The West Coast Of South America?
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What Is The Name Of The World's Smallest Country?
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Which Large Body Of Water Is Located Between Europe And Africa?
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What Is The Capital Of Spain?
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Which River Flows Through The Grand Canyon?
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What Is The Largest Island In The World That Is Not A Continent?
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In Which Continent Is The Gobi Desert Located?
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What Is The Capital Of Canada?
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Which Body Of Water Separates The United Kingdom From France?
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What Is The Capital Of Australia?
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Which Line Of Latitude Is Located At Twenty-Three Point Five Degrees North?
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What Is The Highest Mountain Range In Asia?
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Which Country Is Known As The Land Of The Rising Sun?
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What Is The Capital Of Russia?
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Which Canal Connects The Atlantic And Pacific Oceans?
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What Is The Largest Lake In The World By Surface Area?
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In Which Country Is The Great Barrier Reef Located?
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What Is The Capital Of Germany?
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Which River Is The Longest In The United Kingdom?
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What Is The Capital Of Greece?
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Which Continent Has The Most Countries?
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What Is The Name Of The Desert Covering Much Of Northern Africa?
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Which City Is Known As The Windy City?
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What Is The Capital Of South Korea?
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Which Mountain Is The Highest Peak In Africa?
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What Is The Capital Of Egypt?
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Which Sea Is Bordered By Turkey To The North?
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What Is The Name Of The Strait Between Russia And Alaska?
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Which Country Contains The Most Natural Lakes In The World?
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Asia
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Europe
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Africa
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South America
Africa contains the massive Sahara Desert which is known as the largest hot desert in the entire world today.
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Atlantic Ocean
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Arctic Ocean
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Indian Ocean
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Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the biggest body of water on the planet and covers about one third of Earth.
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Japan
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China
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Thailand
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India
China built the Great Wall over many centuries to protect its borders from various nomadic groups and invading forces.
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New York City
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Washington DC
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
Washington DC serves as the capital city and the central hub for the federal government of the United States.
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Australia
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North America
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Europe
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Asia
Europe is home to many famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower which stands tall in the city of Paris.
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The Equator
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Prime Meridian
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Tropic Of Cancer
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Tropic Of Capricorn
The Equator is an imaginary line that sits at zero degrees latitude and splits the Earth into two halves.
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Antarctica
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South America
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Australia
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Europe
Australia is considered both a country and the smallest continent situated between the Indian and the South Pacific oceans.
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Mexico
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Russia
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Cuba
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Canada
Canada shares the longest international border in the world with the United States and is located to its north.
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Russia
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United States
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China
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Canada
Russia is the largest nation by land area spanning across two continents which are Europe and northern parts of Asia.
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Africa
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Australia
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South America
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Asia
South America contains the vast Amazon Rainforest which produces a significant portion of the oxygen found in the atmosphere.
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Mount Everest
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Mount Denali
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K2
Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas and reaches the highest altitude above sea level of any mountain peak.
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Rome
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Paris
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Berlin
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London
Paris is the capital of France and is widely known as the City of Light for its historic beauty.
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Greenland
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Madagascar
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Sri Lanka
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Iceland
Madagascar is a large island nation located off the southeast coast of Africa in the warm Indian Ocean waters.
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Pacific Ocean
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Arctic Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
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Indian Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean separates the Americas from Europe and Africa and is the second largest ocean on our planet.
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Peru
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Egypt
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Greece
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Mexico
Egypt is home to the ancient Pyramids of Giza which were built as elaborate tombs for the powerful pharaohs.
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Mariana Trench
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Death Valley
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The Dead Sea
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The Grand Canyon
The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel and is the lowest point on land.
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West
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North
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East
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South
Maps are typically oriented so that the north direction is at the top to help people navigate more easily.
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Dublin
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Edinburgh
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London
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Cardiff
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and is famous for its history and iconic Big Ben.
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North America
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Europe
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Antarctica
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Asia
Antarctica is the southernmost continent and is mostly covered by a very thick layer of permanent ice and snow.
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California
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Montana
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Texas
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Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by land area and is known for its rugged wilderness.
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Mississippi River
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The Nile River
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Amazon River
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Yangtze River
The Nile River is often cited as the longest river in the world and was vital to ancient Egypt.
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Florence
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Rome
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Milan
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Venice
Rome is the capital city of Italy and is famous for its ancient ruins like the historic Roman Colosseum.
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Pacific Ocean
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Arctic Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
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Indian Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans and surrounds the North Pole.
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India
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Nepal
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Bangladesh
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Pakistan
India is the country where the stunning Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife.
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Isthmus
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Continent
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Peninsula
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Island
A peninsula is a geographical landform that is surrounded by water on most sides but connected to the mainland.
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South America
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North America
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Europe
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Africa
South America is a continent in the Western Hemisphere that contains twelve independent nations including Brazil and also Argentina.
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Seoul
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Osaka
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Tokyo
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Kyoto
Tokyo is the bustling capital of Japan and is currently the most populous metropolitan area in the whole world.
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Italy
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Spain
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Norway
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Greece
Italy is easily recognized on a map because its unique shape resembles a tall boot with a high heel.
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Tropic Of Cancer
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International Date Line
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Prime Meridian
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Equator
The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring longitude and passes through Greenwich in the city of London.
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Pacific Ocean
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Arctic Ocean
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Atlantic Ocean
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Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean and is known for its warm tropical waters and diverse marine life.
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Monterrey
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Cancun
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Guadalajara
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Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and was built on the ruins of the ancient Aztec city Tenochtitlan.
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The Himalayas
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The Andes
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The Rockies
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The Alps
The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world and run along the western edge of South America.
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Monaco
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San Marino
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Vatican City
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Liechtenstein
Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome and is the smallest country in the world by area.
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Black Sea
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Caribbean Sea
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Mediterranean Sea
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Red Sea
The Mediterranean Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean and separates the continents of Europe and also Northern Africa today.
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Seville
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Lisbon
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Barcelona
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Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain and is located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Snake River
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Colorado River
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Missouri River
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Rio Grande
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years and is a major water source for several states.
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New Guinea
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Borneo
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Greenland
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Australia
Greenland is a massive island that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and is located in the North Atlantic.
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Africa
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Australia
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Asia
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South America
The Gobi Desert is a large cold desert region in Asia that covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.
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Montreal
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Vancouver
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Ottawa
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Toronto
Ottawa was chosen as the capital of Canada by Queen Victoria because of its safe location and growing industry.
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North Sea
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Bay Of Biscay
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Irish Sea
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The English Channel
The English Channel is a narrow arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Southern England from Northern France today.
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Canberra
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Perth
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Sydney
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Melbourne
Canberra was selected as the capital of Australia as a compromise between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne.
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Arctic Circle
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Tropic Of Cancer
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Antarctic Circle
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Tropic Of Capricorn
The Tropic of Cancer is a line of latitude that marks the northernmost point where the sun is overhead.
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The Himalayas
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The Alps
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The Atlas Mountains
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The Urals
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and contain many of the tallest peaks on Earth.
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China
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Thailand
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Japan
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Vietnam
Japan is often called the Land of the Rising Sun because it lies to the east of the Asian continent.
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Kiev
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Warsaw
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Moscow
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Saint Petersburg
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is famous for the Red Square and the colorful Saint Basil's Cathedral.
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Panama Canal
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Suez Canal
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Kiel Canal
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Erie Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital artificial waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for global maritime trade.
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Lake Superior
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Lake Victoria
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Caspian Sea
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Lake Baikal
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water and is often classified as the largest lake.
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New Zealand
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Australia
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Indonesia
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Fiji
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and is located off the coast of Queensland.
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Hamburg
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Munich
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Berlin
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Frankfurt
Berlin is the capital of Germany and is a city rich in history with many famous landmarks and museums.
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River Severn
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River Thames
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River Trent
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River Clyde
The River Severn is the longest river in Great Britain and flows through both Wales and also western England.
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Sparta
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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Patras
Athens is the capital of Greece and is one of the oldest cities in the world with rich history.
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Asia
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Africa
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South America
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Europe
Africa is the second largest continent and has fifty-four recognized sovereign countries within its diverse and vast borders today.
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The Namib
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The Sahara
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The Kalahari
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The Atacama
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world and covers nearly one third of the African continent.
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Chicago
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San Francisco
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Seattle
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Boston
Chicago is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and earned its nickname due to the strong lake breezes.
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Beijing
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Tokyo
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Pyongyang
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Seoul
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and is a major global city with a very large population density.
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Mount Kenya
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Mount Kilimanjaro
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Mount Meru
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Mount Stanley
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania and is the highest mountain on the entire continent of Africa.
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Giza
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Alexandria
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Luxor
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Cairo
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and is located near the mouth of the Nile River delta in Africa.
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Black Sea
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Caspian Sea
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Mediterranean Sea
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Red Sea
The Black Sea is a large inland sea situated between Southeastern Europe and Western Asia near the country Turkey.
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Strait Of Gibraltar
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Strait Of Magellan
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Bering Strait
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Strait Of Hormuz
The Bering Strait connects the Pacific and Arctic oceans and separates the continents of Asia and also North America.
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Canada
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United States
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Russia
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Brazil
Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined which makes it a very water-rich northern nation.
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