Countries of the World

Pack your bags and grab your passport, it’s time for the Countries of the World quiz! Show us you’re the ultimate globetrotter by answering each of our questions, whether it’s about the home country of Machu Picchu, the path of the Mississippi River, or many more topics. Book some vacation time because this quiz will take you all around the world!

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Are you part of a fandom? Being part of one is characterized by a feeling of empathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest. Though many fandoms are positive, some can become fiercely aggressive, as fans defend their common interest with hurtful comments.

In Singapore, there is a traditional day called ‘Zhong Yuan Jie’ usually during August. People throng the streets offering up money and burning joss sticks in tribute to spirits. There’s also a superstition that it is a bad time to get married or buy a house.

London cab drivers have to study street names and local maps for several years to pass exams which require them to drive through London without a navigator or map. They are also expected to memorize street names, landmarks and popular places. Only then, are they licensed to get behind the wheel of one of the world’s most iconic taxis. Here sat-navs are a beacon of shame; cabbies are expected to learn around 320 popular routes through 25,000 streets, memorizing 20,000 landmarks and popular spots off by heart, to navigate London’s neighborhoods map-free.

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