Geography Riddles

Early ages the iron boot tread,
With Europe at her command.
Through time power slipped and fled,
'til the creation of new holy land.
Who am I?

A plane crashed on the border or US and Canada. Where do they bury the survivors?

I am a food made from the pressed curds of milk. I come in American, Swiss, sharp and many other flavors. What am I?

Why do French people like to eat snails?

In the Tour de France, what is the position of a rider, after he passes the second placed rider?

One am I, among six others: Largest, smallest, cold, dark and two brothers. Who am I?

What’s the capital in Washington?

The preferred color of carpet in this town is red.

An American living in England came home to the United States on the 4th of July, celebrated for three full days, and returned to England on the 4th of July. How is this possible?

As I went over London Bridge I met my sister Jenny; I broke her neck and drank her blood and left her standing empty.

I am a Caribbean shape that makes ships disappear. What am I?

Why did the meteor go to Hollywood?

I have palms but not on hands,
I offer foods from distant lands,
When at my peak you'll see me smoke,
I'm famous for my friendly folk,
My flowers grow and yet they lay,
There's fire where a man will play.
What am I?

Do they have a 4th of July in England?

Where on earth do the ways always blow from the south?

Why can’t a woman living in the U.S. be buried in Canada?

In Paris but not in France, the thinnest of its siblings.

Thanks for such treasures as Mariachis, enchiladas and habanero!

A circle of stones, never in rows.
Stacked one on the other, mystery it sows.
What is it?

Besides Paris, what is the capital of France?

What is the smartest state?

It has the biggest wall and is also used when drinking tea.

This dip for chips is a Spanish style sauce, mainly consisting of peppers, diced tomatoes and spices for a spicy flavor.

What is round on both ends and hi in the middle?

These are knee-length formal wear for men popular in the highlands.

According to the music industry, you can count on a midnight train and the devil to turn up here.

This small, rolled tortilla usually has meat or cheese filling, and was originally invented in Mexico.

Why did Paul Revere ride his horse from Boston to Lexington?

They're big and blue, and larger than seas.

Godzilla calls this place home.

Flour of England, fruit of Spain,
Met together in a shower of rain;
Put in a bag tied round with a string,
If you'll tell me this riddle, I'll give you a ring.

I led Israelites out of Egypt and went up Mount Sinai alone.
I came back down with commandments written on two tablets of stone.
Who am I?

Is there a 4th of July in England?

What is flat, usually square, and made from trees but isn't wood?

I stand up tall and made of steel,
with baguettes and garlic at my heel.
I love the colours red, white and blue,
but obviously not as much as you.
I am a marvel for all to see,
though to some I am a monstrosity!
What am I?

What was the largest island in the world before Australia was discovered?

What's the largest pencil in the United States?

They cut doors in half and wear wooden shoes.

I'm a small ring shaped fried cake, often with Bavarian cream or fruit filling, and sometimes covered in icing and sprinkles.

A large oasis in the desert. Come with cash and leave with none. What am I?

People like this usually live in rural areas, unless they are lucky enough to strike oil and move to Beverly Hills.

Do they have a 4th of July in Australia?

Many people own a copy of me. Without me the world would fall. What am I?

What has 4 eyes but can't see?

A salutation from the islands.

A morbidly-named body of water.

Before Mt. Everest was discovered as the highest mountain in the world, which mountain was the highest?

Why are the Irish quick-tempered?

Why did the British cross the Atlantic?

What state is famous for tiny beverages?

I was known for my diverse skills as both a warrior and a writer of psalms. In my years as a ruler, I united the people of Israel, led them to victory in battle, conquered land, and paved the way for my son, Solomon, to build the Temple. Who am I?

If Mississippi lent Missouri her New Jersey, what would Delaware?

I am as simple as a circle, worthless as a leader; but when I follow a group, their strength increases tenfold. By myself I'm practically nothing. What am I?

Why is the largest city in Ireland likely to be the largest city in the world?

This is the tallest peak in the happiest place on earth.

The Titanic is still here. What am I?

What is the laziest mountain in the world?

I am a rock group with four members. All dead, one was assassinated. What am I?

Famous for cheese, wine and saying "ooo la la".

When is an Irish potato not an Irish potato?

I mean goodbye for South Americans. What am I?