Geography is one of the most intriguing subjects to study. Asian geography, in particular, is a highly fascinating area to dive into. There is a long history in the region and this makes for some truly challenging questions to answer on quizzes like this.
These brainteasers about countries in Asia will stump most geography experts but perhaps you are smart enough to do better than them. To score well on this quiz you should be familiar with most, if not all, Asian countries. This includes not just the major nations whose cities are famous and popular amongst travelers, but also the smaller, more obscure countries. The questions cover all facets of the region, including languages spoken, geographical features, history and more. That's exactly what makes geography so fun; it encompasses a wide range of knowledge and you are going to have to know it all to do well on this quiz.
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15 Brainteasers About Asian Countries - Geography Quiz Questions
The official languages of this Asian country are Pashtu, Dari, Uzbek and Turkmen. The national sport is called Buzkashi and involves trying to place a goat or calf carcass in a goal. What country is it?
Iraq
Iran
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
This country is home to the world-renowned Incheon International Airport. Citizens here are required by law to do all online banking and shopping through Internet Explorer. What country is it?
China
Japan
South Korea
India
You can attend the Thingyan Water Festival in this Asian country. It is also 1 of 3 countries in the world to still use the imperial system for measuring distances, heights, and weights.
Vietnam
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
Myanmar
This is the only country in Southeast Asia that has never been colonized by a European power. In fact, its name translates to "Land of the Free." What country is it?
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Indonesia
This country's name in Arabic means "deeply rooted, well-watered and fertile." The Al-Shaheed Monument can also be found in this country's capital. What country is it?
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
This country's name means "Land of the Aryans" in Persian. It became a republic in 1979 when the monarchy was overthrown. What country is it?
Philippines
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Syria
This country united after years of conflict in 1976. There are almost 60 million motorbikes in the country compared to about 2 million cars. This has earned the country the nickname "Kingdom of the Motorbikes." What country is it?
Malaysia
Singapore
Vietnam
Thailand
This country's entire landmass is made up of islands. There are over 7,100 islands that make up this country, many uninhabited, and even unnamed. What country is it?
Philippines
Indonesia
Japan
Thailand
This country consists of the small island of Aoshima, which is nicknamed "Cat Island". Only about 15-20 people live on the island but there are more than 150 cats. What country is Aoshima part of?
Nepal
Philippines
Cambodia
Japan
Women were granted the right to drive in this Asian country in 2017. It is also the largest country in the world that doesn't have a river. What country is it?
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Iran
Saudi Arabia
This Asian country is home to Cox's Bazar, which is considered the world's longest uninterrupted natural beach. Its national animal is the Bengal tiger.
India
Taiwan
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto is from this country. She twice served as Prime Minister. First from 1988 until 1990 and then again from 1993 until 1996. Part of the massive K2 mountain can also be found in this country. What country is it?
Pakistan
India
Syria
Vietnam
This country is the world's largest island nation covering 735,358 square miles. It also has 127 active volcanoes. What country is it?
Yemen
Indonesia
Singapore
Cambodia
The game of Snakes and Ladders was invented in this country, which also boasts the second largest population in the world. What country is it?
India
Japan
Pakistan
China
You can find the Forbidden City in this Asian country. It is also where gunpowder and fireworks were invented. What country is it?
North Korea
India
Japan
China
3 Comments
I got 11 out of 15!
You passed! Great job. There were some difficult questions here but you got more right than wrong.
India is now more populated than China
I got 6 out of 15!
You flunked! Don’t feel too bad, though. There were some really difficult questions on this quiz.
9/15