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  1. What is the largest country in Africa by area?

    Answer: Algeria

    Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area, covering approximately 2.38 million square kilometers.

  2. The Strait of Gibraltar connects which two bodies of water?

    Answer: Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea

    The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Morocco.

  3. Which country contains the most natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

    Answer: Italy

    Italy leads in UNESCO World Heritage Sites with 58 sites, reflecting its exceptional concentration of cultural and natural heritage.

  4. What is the world's most populous island?

    Answer: Java

    Java in Indonesia is the world's most populous island, home to over 150 million people including the capital Jakarta.

  5. The Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, is located in which ocean?

    Answer: Pacific Ocean

    The Mariana Trench is located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Mariana Islands, reaching a maximum depth of about 11,034 meters.

  6. Which river is the longest in Europe?

    Answer: Volga

    The Volga River in Russia, stretching 3,531 km, is the longest river in Europe and drains into the Caspian Sea.

  7. How many time zones does Russia span?

    Answer: 11

    Russia spans 11 time zones, making it the country with the most time zones in the world.