Can You Guess These World Populations?
So, you think you're a geography buff? Test your knowledge of world populations with this quiz.
Let's start big. How many people live in mainland China?
China is the most populous country in the world. India is a close second with 1.3 billion.
79 million
418 million
1.4 billion
5.3 billion
USA! USA! What's the population of the star spangled superpower?
That's nearly ten times the population of neighboring Canada!
319 million
583 million
1.0 billion
3.2 billion
England has given us Shakespeare, David Beckham, and a lot of tea. What's the island's population?
Collectively, the English drink 165 million cups of tea every day.
1.2 million
53 million
267 million
852 million
Saudi Arabia, the oil-rich country, has a population of...
Their oil reserves constitute about one-fifth of all the oil in the world.
2.6 million
7.1 million
16 million
29 million
South Korea, home of Samsung, is a technology powerhouse. What's the population?
Nearly 10% of the population have the family name Kim (also rendered Kym, Ghim, Khim, Gym, or Geem).
15 million
50 million
101 million
1.0 billion
And what about Germany?
The country is famous for its Oktoberfest beer festival, which actually starts in September.
11 million
51 million
81 million
201 million
Iceland is known for a natural landscape that features active volcanoes and gorgeous geysers. What's your population guess?
The country's flag reflects its natural landscape: red for volcanic fires, white for snow and glaciers, and blue for the sky above.
329,000
999,000
2 million
3.1 million
Where would we be without Brazil? How many people call South American country home?
Brazil have won the FIFA World Cup five times, and are the only team to have played in every tournament.
25 million
71 million
125 million
200 million
And finally, Vatican City. What's the population of the Pope's home turf?
With an area of 110 square acres, this walled enclave inside the city of Rome is the smallest state in the world, both in terms of size and population.
9
51
842
12,000
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