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Test your knowledge with our comprehensive collection of travel trivia questions. Perfect for road trips, pub quizzes, family game nights, or just learning something new about the world.
In which country would you find the Taj Mahal?
Answer: India
Did you know? The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and took 22 years to complete.
What is the tallest building in the world as of 2024?
Answer: Burj Khalifa
Did you know? The Burj Khalifa stands at 828 meters (2,717 feet) and has 163 floors. It took 6 years to build.
Which ancient wonder is located in Giza, Egypt?
Answer: Great Pyramid
Did you know? The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still largely intact.
The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro
Did you know? Christ the Redeemer stands 30 meters tall with arms stretching 28 meters wide atop Corcovado mountain.
Which bridge is known as the 'Golden Gate' Bridge?
Answer: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Did you know? The Golden Gate Bridge is actually painted 'International Orange' to enhance visibility in fog.
Where is Angkor Wat located?
Answer: Cambodia
Did you know? Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, covering 162.6 hectares.
The Leaning Tower belongs to which Italian city?
Answer: Pisa
Did you know? The tower began tilting during construction in 1173 due to soft ground on one side.
Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel in which country?
Answer: Peru
Did you know? Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century and was unknown to the outside world until 1911.
Which structure in Paris was originally built as a temporary exhibit?
Answer: Eiffel Tower
Did you know? The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair and was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years.
The Great Wall of China stretches approximately how many kilometers?
Answer: 21,000 km
Did you know? Including all its branches, the Great Wall measures 21,196 km, though only about 8,850 km is actual wall.
Where would you find the ancient city of Petra?
Answer: Jordan
Did you know? Petra was carved directly into rose-red cliffs by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago.
The Colosseum is located in which city?
Answer: Rome
Did you know? The Colosseum could hold between 50,000 to 80,000 spectators and hosted gladiatorial contests.
Which waterfall spans the border of the United States and Canada?
Answer: Niagara Falls
Did you know? Niagara Falls has the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America.
The Acropolis is a famous ancient citadel in which city?
Answer: Athens
Did you know? The Parthenon atop the Acropolis was dedicated to the goddess Athena in 438 BC.
Which Asian city is home to the Marina Bay Sands hotel?
Answer: Singapore
Did you know? Marina Bay Sands features a 150-meter infinity pool on its rooftop SkyPark.
Mount Rushmore features the faces of how many US presidents?
Answer: 4
Did you know? The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore are Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
The Blue Mosque is located in which city?
Answer: Istanbul
Did you know? The Blue Mosque is named for the 20,000 handmade blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior.
Stonehenge can be found in which country?
Answer: England
Did you know? Stonehenge was constructed in several stages over approximately 1,500 years.
The Sydney Opera House is located in which country?
Answer: Australia
Did you know? The Opera House's distinctive shells are covered with over one million Swedish-made tiles.
Which waterfall is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world?
Answer: Angel Falls
Did you know? Angel Falls in Venezuela drops 979 meters - water often evaporates into mist before reaching the bottom.
The Sagrada Família church is located in which city?
Answer: Barcelona
Did you know? Construction of the Sagrada Família began in 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Which palace is the largest royal residence in the world by floor area?
Answer: Forbidden City
Did you know? The Forbidden City in Beijing covers 720,000 square meters and has 9,999 rooms.
The Moai statues are found on which island?
Answer: Easter Island
Did you know? There are 887 Moai statues on Easter Island, carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1250-1500 AD.
Which natural wonder is known as the 'lungs of the Earth'?
Answer: Amazon Rainforest
Did you know? The Amazon Rainforest produces about 20% of the world's oxygen and spans 9 countries.
The Hagia Sophia, originally a church then a mosque, is now a mosque again in which city?
Answer: Istanbul
Did you know? Hagia Sophia was the world's largest cathedral for nearly 1,000 years after its construction in 537 AD.
What is the capital of Australia?
Answer: Canberra
Did you know? Canberra was selected as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne in 1908.
What is the capital of Canada?
Answer: Ottawa
Did you know? Ottawa was chosen as capital by Queen Victoria in 1857, partly because it was far from the US border.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Answer: Brasília
Did you know? Brasília was built from scratch in the late 1950s and became the capital in 1960.
What is the capital of South Africa?
Answer: Pretoria (administrative)
Did you know? South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
What is the capital of Turkey?
Answer: Ankara
Did you know? Ankara became Turkey's capital in 1923, replacing Istanbul to signal a break from the Ottoman past.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Answer: Wellington
Did you know? Wellington is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign nation.
What is the capital of Morocco?
Answer: Rabat
Did you know? Rabat was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 for its modern and historic blend.
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Answer: Bern
Did you know? Technically, Bern is the 'federal city' as Switzerland has no official capital by constitution.
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Answer: Hanoi
Did you know? Hanoi is one of the oldest capitals in the world, founded in 1010 AD.
What is the capital of Myanmar?
Answer: Naypyidaw
Did you know? Naypyidaw became Myanmar's capital in 2006, replacing Yangon. The city's name means 'Royal Capital'.
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Answer: Islamabad
Did you know? Islamabad was purpose-built as Pakistan's capital in the 1960s, replacing Karachi.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Answer: Abuja
Did you know? Abuja replaced Lagos as Nigeria's capital in 1991 due to its central location.
What is the capital of Mongolia?
Answer: Ulaanbaatar
Did you know? Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city in the world, with winter temperatures dropping to -40°C.
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Answer: Manila
Did you know? Manila is one of the most densely populated cities in the world with over 40,000 people per sq km.
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
Answer: Astana
Did you know? Astana was renamed from Nur-Sultan back to Astana in 2022. It replaced Almaty as capital in 1997.
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Answer: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Did you know? Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital, while Colombo remains the commercial capital.
What is the capital of Nepal?
Answer: Kathmandu
Did you know? Kathmandu Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing seven monument zones.
What is the capital of Iceland?
Answer: Reykjavik
Did you know? Reykjavik is the northernmost capital of a sovereign nation and is powered by geothermal energy.
What is the capital of Egypt?
Answer: Cairo
Did you know? Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world with a metropolitan population of over 20 million.
What is the capital of Peru?
Answer: Lima
Did you know? Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and was the capital of Spanish South America.
What is the capital of South Korea?
Answer: Seoul
Did you know? Seoul is one of the world's most connected cities with the fastest average internet speed.
What is the capital of Poland?
Answer: Warsaw
Did you know? Warsaw's Old Town was completely rebuilt after being 85% destroyed in World War II.
What is the capital of Tanzania?
Answer: Dodoma
Did you know? Dodoma became Tanzania's official capital in 1996, though Dar es Salaam remains the largest city.
What is the capital of Ireland?
Answer: Dublin
Did you know? Dublin comes from 'Dubh Linn' meaning 'black pool' in Irish.
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
Answer: Abu Dhabi
Did you know? Abu Dhabi holds 9% of the world's proven oil reserves and has no income tax.
Why Travel Trivia is Perfect for Your Next Trip
Whether you're on a long road trip, waiting at the airport, or hosting a travel-themed party, travel trivia questions are the perfect way to pass the time while learning fascinating facts about destinations around the world.
Our collection of over 200 travel trivia questions covers everything from world-famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Great Wall of China, to obscure facts about capital cities, flags, and local cuisines. Each question includes a fun fact to help you learn something new, even if you get the answer wrong!
Categories of Travel Trivia Questions
Our travel trivia quiz includes questions across 10 categories:
- World Landmarks - Test your knowledge of famous monuments, buildings, and natural wonders from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu
- Capital Cities - Can you name the capital of Australia? (Hint: It's not Sydney!)
- Geography - Mountains, rivers, oceans, and continents - how well do you know our planet?
- Airlines & Airports - From IATA codes to airline logos, test your aviation knowledge
- Flags - Which country has a dragon on its flag? How many stars are on the US flag?
- Food & Cuisine - From sushi to paella, discover the origins of your favorite dishes
- Culture & Traditions - Learn about festivals, customs, and traditions from around the world
- UNESCO Sites - Explore the world's most important cultural and natural heritage sites
- Languages - How many languages does Switzerland have? Which country speaks the most languages?
- Currencies - From Yen to Euro, test your knowledge of money around the world
How to Use These Travel Trivia Questions
These questions are perfect for:
- Road trips - Keep everyone entertained on long drives
- Pub quizzes - Host your own travel-themed trivia night
- Family game nights - Fun for all ages with varying difficulty levels
- Classroom activities - Teachers can use these to make geography lessons more engaging
- Travel planning - Learn about your destination before you go
- Solo learning - Challenge yourself and expand your travel knowledge
Daily Travel Trivia Challenge
Want to make travel trivia a daily habit? Try our Daily Challenge mode! Every day, we serve up the same 10 questions to everyone around the world. Compare your score with friends and see who knows their travel facts best. It's like Wordle, but for globe-trotters!
Tips for Hosting a Travel Trivia Night
- Mix difficulty levels - Include easy questions (What country is the Eiffel Tower in?) alongside harder ones (What is the capital of Myanmar?)
- Use visual rounds - Show photos of landmarks or flags for variety
- Include local relevance - Add questions about places your group has visited
- Award bonus points - Give extra points for answering quickly or for knowing the fun fact
- Theme your prizes - Give travel-related prizes like guidebooks or luggage tags
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About TripMemo Travel Trivia
TripMemo Travel Trivia is a free online travel quiz game designed for travel enthusiasts, geography buffs, and anyone who wants to test their world knowledge. With over 200 carefully crafted questions spanning 10 diverse categories, our trivia game offers something for everyone - from beginners just starting to learn about the world to seasoned travelers who've been everywhere.
Unlike simple travel trivia lists, our interactive quiz provides instant feedback with fun facts for every question. Whether you got it right or wrong, you'll learn something new! The Daily Challenge mode lets you compete with friends and the global community by solving the same 10 questions every day - share your results on social media and see who knows their travel facts best.
Our question categories include World Landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Great Wall, Machu Picchu), Capital Cities (Did you know Canberra is Australia's capital, not Sydney?), Geography (rivers, mountains, oceans), Airlines & Airports (IATA codes and aviation trivia), Flags (national flags from around the world), Food & Cuisine (traditional dishes and their origins), Culture & Traditions (festivals and customs), UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Languages, and Currencies.
TripMemo Travel Trivia is perfect for:
- Road trips and long journeys
- Pub quizzes and trivia nights
- Family game nights
- Classroom activities and geography lessons
- Pre-trip preparation and destination research
- Daily mental exercise and learning
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