CTA World Geography & Destination Knowledge 5

Question 1

A client wants to see the Great Barrier Reef. Which Australian state should they fly into?

Accepted Answer

Queensland

Answer

The Great Barrier Reef runs along the coast of Queensland, with Cairns being the most common gateway city.

Question 2

Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes

Answer

The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching 4,300 miles along South America's western coast.

Question 3

Clients asking about the 'Scottish Highlands' are inquiring about a region in which country?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

Answer

The Scottish Highlands is a historic region covering the northern and western parts of Scotland in the United Kingdom.

Question 4

Which city serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu, the famous Incan citadel in Peru?

Accepted Answer

Cusco

Answer

Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire and the main departure point for trains and buses to Machu Picchu.

Question 5

The Bosphorus Strait, which divides a city between two continents, runs through which city?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul

Answer

Istanbul is uniquely situated on the Bosphorus Strait, with its European side and Asian side connected by bridges.

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