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Where did New Zealand's name originate?
Denmark. Old Zealand is an island in Denmark.
In which U.S. state is Carlsbad Caverns located?
New Mexico. First explored by Europeans in the 16th century, New Mexico became a state in 1912.
Portugal was formerly a kingdom, becoming a republic in which year?
1910. The last Portuguese king, Manoel II, was ousted by a revolution on October 5, 1910.
What is the capital of Mongolia?
Ulaanbataar. Mongolia is located in Northern Asia, between China and Russia.
In which city will you find the Tiergarten Park?
Berlin. The Tiergarten is in the centre of Berlin.
What is the night before Halloween called in Detroit?
Devil's Night. The beginning of Devil's Night is unknown; but believed to be prior to World War II.
What U.S. state declared independence from Mexico in 1836?
Texas. The land ceded to the U.S. at the end of the Mexican War in 1848 corresponds to about 17% of the continental U.S.
Curry, goat, and lamb are common dishes in what culture's cuisine?
India. Garam masala is a mixture of spices used in Indian cooking.
From which country did the United States purchase Alaska?
Russia. The U.S. and Russian Diomede Islands are close together.
What is the capital city of Yemen which lies on the shores of the Red Sea?
San'a. The nation of Yemen includes over 200 islands.
At 2,600 miles, what is the 9th longest river in the world?
Mekong. The Mekong holds more species of giant fish than any other river in the world.
Which state in the eastern U.S. is known as the "Empire State"?
New York. Prosperous New York earned the nickname "The Empire State".
On a clear day, you can see which high mountain (actually a volcano) from Mexico City?
Popocatepetl. Popocatepetl, an active volcano, is near Mexico city side by side the Iztazihuatl.
What is the capital of Gabon which sits on the west coast of Africa?
Libreville. Gabon is located on the equator.
Which of these nations borders Cambodia?
Laos. The internet country code extension for Cambodia is ".kh".
What is the capital of Eritrea which was once a province of Ethiopia?
Asmara. Since it became independent, Asmara is it's capital.
Where is the "Fertile Crescent" located?
Iraq. This area, which engulfs Iraq, was once known as Mesopotamia.
Where are the Abaco Islands located?
Bahamas. The largest island in the Abaco and Cays island group of the Bahamas is Great Abaco.
How many guest rooms are there in Michigan's Grand Hotel?
385. The Grand Hotel opened in 1887, on Mackinac Island, a resort island where cars are forbidden.
What is the only country crossed by both the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn?
Brazil. Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America, and fifth largest in the world in both area and population.
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