Countries of the World quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Which African country became the world's newest in 2011?

   Answer: South Sudan

   Why: South Sudan split from Sudan following an independence vote where nearly ninety-nine percent supported separation.

2. 2 Medium

   Which country is the most densely populated sovereign state?

   Answer: Monaco

   Why: Monaco packs about 38,900 residents into 2.08 square kilometres, and it is also the second smallest country in the world after Vatican City.

3. 3 Hard

   Which Central American or Caribbean country has the largest land area?

   Answer: Nicaragua

   Why: Lake Nicaragua covers 8,264 square kilometres, the largest lake in Central America, and some 40 volcanoes line the country's Pacific side.

4. 4 Easy

   Which country's name translates to 'Rich Coast'?

   Answer: Costa Rica

   Why: Christopher Columbus arrived on the coast in 1502, where local gold ornaments inspired the country's name.

5. 5 Medium

   Which European country has the most coastline on the Mediterranean Sea?

   Answer: Greece

   Why: Greece features thousands of islands, giving it a Mediterranean coastline longer than Italy's and Spain's combined.

6. 6 Hard

   Which African country has the most official languages?

   Answer: Zimbabwe

   Why: Zimbabwe's 2013 constitution granted official status to 16 languages, among them sign language, Tonga, Kalanga and Xhosa.