Bing Quiz Archive • August 10, 2026
African Geography Quiz Archive — August 10, 2026
African Geography: Deserts, Rivers, Mountains, Lakes and Nations
Replay the African Geography quiz originally featured on August 10, 2026. Explore Africa through its vast deserts, mighty rivers, great lakes, mountain peaks, rainforests, island nations and distinctive political boundaries.
🌍 African Geography Quiz • 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds
🏜️ Deserts & Landforms
🌊 Rivers & Lakes
⛰️ Mountains & Rift Valleys
🗺️ Countries & Regions
⏱️ Time: 150s
✅ Answered: 0/10
Archive mode: answer choices and their A–D labels reshuffle whenever the page loads, so the correct position changes randomly. The 150-second timer begins after your first answer.
1
Which country is the largest in Africa by total land area?
Correct answer: Algeria. Algeria covers about 2.38 million square kilometres, making it the largest country in Africa by area. Much of its territory lies within the Sahara Desert.
2
Which river is traditionally recognized as the longest river in Africa?
Correct answer: Nile. The Nile flows northward through northeastern Africa toward the Mediterranean Sea and is traditionally listed at roughly 6,650 kilometres in length. Its drainage system links several countries across eastern and northeastern Africa.
3
Which is Africa’s largest lake by surface area?
Correct answer: Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa by surface area and one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes. It is shared mainly by Tanzania and Uganda, with Kenya also bordering it.
4
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is located in which country?
Correct answer: Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro rises in northeastern Tanzania near the Kenyan border. Its highest point, Uhuru Peak on Kibo, reaches about 5,895 metres above sea level.
5
Which enormous desert stretches across much of northern Africa?
Correct answer: Sahara. The Sahara spans much of North Africa from the Atlantic side of the continent toward the Red Sea. It is the world’s largest hot desert and covers roughly 9 million square kilometres.
6
Which African country is completely surrounded by South Africa?
Correct answer: Lesotho. Lesotho is an enclave entirely surrounded by South Africa. Its mountainous terrain has earned it the nickname “Kingdom in the Sky.”
7
The East African Rift is primarily associated with which geological process?
Correct answer: The pulling apart of Earth’s crust. The East African Rift is a major zone where the continental crust is being stretched and pulled apart. This tectonic activity has helped create deep valleys, volcanic mountains and long narrow lakes.
8
Which basin contains Africa’s largest continuous area of tropical rainforest?
Correct answer: Congo Basin. The Congo Basin supports the largest tropical rainforest in Africa and the second-largest tropical rainforest region on Earth after the Amazon. It extends across several countries in Central Africa.
9
Madagascar lies in which ocean off Africa’s southeastern coast?
Correct answer: Indian Ocean. Madagascar is a large island nation in the Indian Ocean, separated from mainland Africa by the Mozambique Channel. It is the world’s fourth-largest island.
10
Which cape marks the southernmost point of the African continent?
Correct answer: Cape Agulhas. Cape Agulhas in South Africa is the southernmost point of the African mainland. The better-known Cape of Good Hope lies farther west and slightly north.
Reference sources: The facts and explanations for the August 10, 2026 Bing African Geography quiz archive can be cross-checked with established geographic references including Encyclopaedia Britannica: Algeria, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Nile River, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Lake Victoria, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Kilimanjaro, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Sahara, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Lesotho, Encyclopaedia Britannica: East African Rift System, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Congo Basin, Encyclopaedia Britannica: Madagascar, and Encyclopaedia Britannica: Cape Agulhas.