Can You Guess These Countries Based On Their Geographical Outlines?

Good luck trying to ace this geography quiz! These countries are only shown by their outlines, so if you get stuck, don't get discouraged. This is one of the toughest map quizzes you'll probably ever take...

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Austria is most famous for its castles, many of which were built during the Habsburg reign. The most famous castles include Festung Hohensalzburg, Burg Hohenwerfen, Castle Liechtenstein, and the Schloß Artstetten.

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Austria is most famous for its castles, many of which were built during the Habsburg reign. The most famous castles include Festung Hohensalzburg, Burg Hohenwerfen, Castle Liechtenstein, and the Schloß Artstetten.

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Greece is known for being the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the formation of what we know as modern democracy, and its various temples such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis.

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Greece is known for being the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the formation of what we know as modern democracy, and its various temples such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis.

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Norway is best known for its proud Viking history as well as being the birthplace of famous children's author Roald Dahl.

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Norway is best known for its proud Viking history as well as being the birthplace of famous children's author Roald Dahl.

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Luxembourg is Europe's second-largest investment fund center behind the United States. It is also the leading center for reinsurance companies.

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Luxembourg is Europe's second-largest investment fund center behind the United States. It is also the leading center for reinsurance companies.

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Sri Lanka is a large tea producer and a leading distributor of cinnamon, which happens to go hand-in-hand with the tea and herb industry.

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Sri Lanka is a large tea producer and a leading distributor of cinnamon, which happens to go hand-in-hand with the tea and herb industry.

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Kenya is most famous for its vast savannah landscapes, various wildlife such as lions and elephants, and beautiful coastal views of the Indian Ocean. 

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Kenya is most famous for its vast savannah landscapes, various wildlife such as lions and elephants, and beautiful coastal views of the Indian Ocean. 

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El Salvador has frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It's also the only Central American country that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea.

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El Salvador has frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It's also the only Central American country that does not have a coastline on the Caribbean Sea.

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Australia is best known for its vast outback, exotic creatures such as kangaroos and crocodiles, and bustling cities such as Sydney and Brisbane.

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Australia is best known for its vast outback, exotic creatures such as kangaroos and crocodiles, and bustling cities such as Sydney and Brisbane.

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Costa Rica is one of the world's top tourist attractions for those who are adrenaline junkies. If you enjoy ziplining, white water rafting and hiking, this lush and exotic country is for you.

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Costa Rica is one of the world's top tourist attractions for those who are adrenaline junkies. If you enjoy ziplining, white water rafting and hiking, this lush and exotic country is for you.

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If you've ever been to Germany, you'll know it's the proudest of its Oktoberfest celebrations, with great craft beer, artisan pretzels, and lots of lederhosen. 

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If you've ever been to Germany, you'll know it's the proudest of its Oktoberfest celebrations, with great craft beer, artisan pretzels, and lots of lederhosen. 

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Mexico is a famous tourist attraction, best known for its rainforests, beaches, and canyons.

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Mexico is a famous tourist attraction, best known for its rainforests, beaches, and canyons.

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Central America is typically considered part of the continent of North America but is usually defined as its own region. It's famous for the Panama Canal and the Amazon Rainforest.

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Central America is typically considered part of the continent of North America but is usually defined as its own region. It's famous for the Panama Canal and the Amazon Rainforest.

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Ukraine is the largest country in Eastern Europe excluding Russia. It is also the first Slavic state. 

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Ukraine is the largest country in Eastern Europe excluding Russia. It is also the first Slavic state. 

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The UK is best known for its tourist attractions in London such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and The O2 Arena. 

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The UK is best known for its tourist attractions in London such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and The O2 Arena. 

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Iceland is also commonly referred to as "The Land of Fire and Ice." It's best known for its many active volcanoes. 

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Iceland is also commonly referred to as "The Land of Fire and Ice." It's best known for its many active volcanoes. 

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India is best known for its thriving Bollywood cinema scene, the Taj Mahal, and its stunning wildlife.

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India is best known for its thriving Bollywood cinema scene, the Taj Mahal, and its stunning wildlife.

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Madagascar is best known for its dense lemur population and thriving rainforests, which are home to some of the most stunning plantlife. 

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Madagascar is best known for its dense lemur population and thriving rainforests, which are home to some of the most stunning plantlife. 

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Funnily enough, Croatia is home to the world's largest truffle!

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Funnily enough, Croatia is home to the world's largest truffle!

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Peru is best known as being the home of the ancient Inca Empire, with Cusco being its most influential city and Quechua being its most widely spoken language.

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Peru is best known as being the home of the ancient Inca Empire, with Cusco being its most influential city and Quechua being its most widely spoken language.

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Zambia is one of the only African countries that guarantees all-natural sightings of wildlife without them being confined in a fence. 

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Zambia is one of the only African countries that guarantees all-natural sightings of wildlife without them being confined in a fence. 

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Venezuela is known for being one of the world's leading oil producers as well as other prominent exports like coffee and chocolate.

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Venezuela is known for being one of the world's leading oil producers as well as other prominent exports like coffee and chocolate.

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Belarus is famous for sweets, particularly those from the Soviet era like zephyr, chocolate candies, glazed cranberry, sguschenka and glazed curd bars.

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Belarus is famous for sweets, particularly those from the Soviet era like zephyr, chocolate candies, glazed cranberry, sguschenka and glazed curd bars.

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Canada is known for its sprawling wildernesses, Niagara Falls, its maple syrup export, and ice hockey.

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Canada is known for its sprawling wildernesses, Niagara Falls, its maple syrup export, and ice hockey.

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Haiti is one of the most popular Caribbean tourist traps. The white sand beaches and crystal blue waters are some of the main attractions.

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Haiti is one of the most popular Caribbean tourist traps. The white sand beaches and crystal blue waters are some of the main attractions.

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Lithuania is known for its beautiful green landscapes and is the perfect destination if you need to escape the city.

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Lithuania is known for its beautiful green landscapes and is the perfect destination if you need to escape the city.

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If you travel to Morocco, you're most likely headed to see the famous Sahara Desert.

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If you travel to Morocco, you're most likely headed to see the famous Sahara Desert.

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Uzbekistan is known for its picturesque mosques and temples, most of them in stunning shades of blue.

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Uzbekistan is known for its picturesque mosques and temples, most of them in stunning shades of blue.

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The Netherlands are known for their tulip fields, windmills, and their innovative water management.

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The Netherlands are known for their tulip fields, windmills, and their innovative water management.

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China is known for having the world's fastest-economy for the last 30 years. Many of the world's products come from China.

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China is known for having the world's fastest-economy for the last 30 years. Many of the world's products come from China.

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Portugal is most famous for its port wine, a popular dessert wine, and its pastel de nata. The food throughout the country is some of Europe's best.

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Portugal is most famous for its port wine, a popular dessert wine, and its pastel de nata. The food throughout the country is some of Europe's best.

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Italy is most famous for its architecture. The ancient city of Rome still stands on ruins, and some of the most popular tourist attractions are the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.

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Italy is most famous for its architecture. The ancient city of Rome still stands on ruins, and some of the most popular tourist attractions are the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.

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Belize is a top-notch tourist attraction, with scuba diving, hiking, parasailing, and ancient Mayan ruins.

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Belize is a top-notch tourist attraction, with scuba diving, hiking, parasailing, and ancient Mayan ruins.

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Japan is best known for its art and traditional flower arrangements, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy. 

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Japan is best known for its art and traditional flower arrangements, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy. 

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Fiji is another great vacation spot. It's the perfect private island for snorkeling, scuba diving, relaxing on its beautiful beaches, and exploring rainforests.

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Fiji is another great vacation spot. It's the perfect private island for snorkeling, scuba diving, relaxing on its beautiful beaches, and exploring rainforests.

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Sierra Leone was one of the main departure points of slaves from Western Africa, and its capital, Freetown, was founded as a return point for freed slaves.

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Sierra Leone was one of the main departure points of slaves from Western Africa, and its capital, Freetown, was founded as a return point for freed slaves.

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Denmark is known for its high-quality architecture, as well as being the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, "Hamlet."

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Denmark is known for its high-quality architecture, as well as being the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, "Hamlet."

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Russia is best known for being the first country to send a human into space and for its capital's beautiful architecture.

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Russia is best known for being the first country to send a human into space and for its capital's beautiful architecture.

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Singapore is known as one of the world's most environmentally conscious countries, as well as for banning chewing gum. 

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Singapore is known as one of the world's most environmentally conscious countries, as well as for banning chewing gum. 

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Holy See, or Vatican City, is located within Italy and is the home of the Catholic Pope.

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Holy See, or Vatican City, is located within Italy and is the home of the Catholic Pope.

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Nepal is also the home of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain peak. Nepal is landlocked between China and India.

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Nepal is also the home of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain peak. Nepal is landlocked between China and India.

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