About This Quiz
Towers, statues, and walls, oh my! When one thinks about some of the greatest and most famous landmarks around the world, many of them fall into these three categories. While there are many in these categories, we can't forget about the world's natural landmarks like the Amazon Rainforest or Mount Everest. With all these famous landmarks scattered around the world, can you figure out where in the world to find them?
Every year, millions of people flock to the world's famous landmarks to witness the magic and snap a few photos. In Europe, you might spot the Eiffel Tower or the ancient Colosseum. A trip to South America would have you near Christ the Redeemer or Angel Falls. Going north to North America would find you in the land of Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty. When it comes to these landmarks, they might have a great impact on tourism, but they were often created as historical or religious markers. For the natural "wonders of the world," you can thank your Higher Power or Mother Nature.
When it comes to all the natural and man-made landmarks, do you know where in the world you'd find them? While you might know that the Eiffel Tower is in Europe, can you pinpoint its location to its country or city? Angel Falls might be the world's tallest waterfall, but can you match it to the proper South American country? Let's find out!
There are hundreds of famous landmarks around the world. Let's find out if you know where they are!
Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, standing at over 29,000 feet tall. It lies in Asia, on the border of Tibet and Nepal.
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The Colosseum is an ancient Amphitheatre that was the center of entertainment in ancient Greece. It was built in 80 AD.
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The Grand Bazaar is considered the oldest shopping mall in the world. It is found in Istanbul, Turkey, and its construction began in the 15th century.
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The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum that Indian emperor Emperor Shah Jahan had built for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at over 2,700 feet tall. It is found in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Uluru is a popular tourist attraction in Australia. The massive sandstone can be found in the Northern Territory of the country.
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Petra is an ancient city in Jordan that was deserted but kept intact. In 1985, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Great Wall of China is one of the biggest landmarks around the world. Said to be more than 10,000 miles long, it is usually estimated at more than 13,000 miles.
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Don't get tricked. Just because Vatican City falls within the borders of Italy does not make it part of Italy. Vatican City is actually its own country.
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Machu Picchu is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It can be found in Peru and is well known as a deserted Inca civilization.
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The Blue Lagoon is a popular tourist attraction in Iceland. Known as a geothermal spa, it hosts millions of visitors each year.
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While its name is officially the Great Bell, Big Ben is a popular tourist attraction in London. It is attached to the Westminster Palace.
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The Nile is the longest river in the world with a length of more than 4,200 miles long. It is found in Africa and flows north through countries like Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
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The Berlin Wall was erected in the early 1960s and would go on to divide Berlin for almost three decades. It can be found in Germany, as Berlin is Germany's capital city.
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Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall, standing at over 3,200 feet. It can be found in the South American country of Venezuela.
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The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most diverse regions when it comes to species. It can be found in South America, taking up a great percentage of Brazil's area.
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The Himalayas is a major mountain range found in Asia. It lies between India, Nepal, Buhtan, and China.
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The Alps is a major mountain range that can be found in Europe. These mountains span a great distance, covering countries such as France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
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The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Found in Egypt, they lie near the Great Sphinx.
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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument that has been dated back millions of years. It can be found in Wiltshire, England.
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Found in Senegal, Lac Rose is a popular lake where the water is pink. It has high salinity, making it easy for its swimmers to float.
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Christ the Redeemer is another highly-visited landmark around the world. Found in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it overlooks the city's bay.
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The Acropolis is another major European landmark. It is the home of the famous Parthenon, the temple dedicated to the goddess, Athena.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a popular site in Pisa, Italy. It is a popular tourist attraction where guests takes pictures as if they're holding the "leaning tower" up.
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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most-visited landmarks around the world. Found in the "City of Lights," you'd have to visit Paris, France, for a glimpse at the magic.
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The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Australia. It is said to have millions of different species living within its reach.
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Angkor Wat is another famous landmark. It is found in Angkor, Cambodia. Once a Hindu temple, it is now a Buddhist temple.
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Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. Found in Barcelona, Spain, the Roman Catholic Church is still unfinished 136 years later.
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The Sahara is the third-largest desert after Antarctica and the Arctic. It is found in Africa and covers countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, and Tunisia.
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The Statue of Liberty was originally gifted to the United States by France and was designed by Charles de Gaulle, the same designer of the Eiffel Tower. It can be found in the harbor in New York City.
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The Trevi Fountain is another major landmark in Italy. Found in Rome, tourists visit the fountain to make three wishes.
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The Great Buddha Statue is a common location for those on a Buddhist pilgrimage. It can be found in Bodh Gaya, India. The statue is around 64 feet tall.
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Grand Canyon National Park can be found in Arizona. The natural canyon is more than 277 miles long.
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The Hagia Sophia used to be a basilica and mosque before being transformed into a museum. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Mont Rushmore was commissioned by Calvin Coolidge in 1927 and was completed by 1941. It can be found in South Dakota.
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