Which country was formerly known as Nyasaland?

Geography Trivia / April 05, 2025

Malawi. Nyasaland was the name during the German occupation.

Which city was formerly known as Constantinople?

Geography Trivia / April 05, 2025

Istanbul. Istanbul was chosen as the official name of the city in 1930.

Floppy hats called "berets" are associated with what culture?

Geography Trivia / April 04, 2025

French. The name of the Green Berets, the U.S. Special Forces soldiers, came from the colored berets they wore.

What country's railroads use a "Pomptrolli"?

Geography Trivia / April 04, 2025

South Africa. South Africa railroads use the Pomptrolli, which is a hand operated pump action inspection cart.

What was the original name of Burkina Faso?

Geography Trivia / April 03, 2025

Upper Volta. The name Burkina Faso was adopted in 1984.

What British island, accessible by road only at low tide, is also known as Holy Island?

Geography Trivia / April 03, 2025

Lindisfarne. Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland, is the site of a monastery founded by St. Aiden in 635 AD.