The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are located approximately 50 km south of which Arab Capital?

Geography Trivia / July 21, 2025

Baghdad. Together with the walls of Babylon, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

What was the population of the former Portuguese territory of Macau when returned to China in 1999?

Geography Trivia / July 21, 2025

Approximately 450,000. Macau became part of China in 1999 under a principle of "one country, two systems" which allowed it much autonomy.

Where is the Golden Triangle?

Geography Trivia / July 20, 2025

Southeast Asia. The Golden Triangle, along with the Golden Crescent in the Middle East, produces a significant percentage of the world's opium.

Which capital city is actually 2 separate cities?

Geography Trivia / July 20, 2025

Budapest, Hungary. Buda and Pest are two cities on the opposite sides of the river.

Thimphu is the capital of which country?

Geography Trivia / July 19, 2025

Bhutan. Thimpu is the capital of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a tiny country in the Himalayas.

Who was Governor of Georgia when Interstate 285 opened in October, 1969?

Geography Trivia / July 19, 2025

Lester Maddox. Lester Maddox burst through a paper wall while riding on the hood of a convertible to open Atlanta's perimeter highway.