Geography quiz answers for 29 October 2026

GeoPlay #29 · Thursday: the five places in that day’s geography quiz, with the story behind each one.

1. Question 1 Easy Landmarks

   Where is Notre-Dame Cathedral?

   Paris, France

   Notre-Dame reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire destroyed its spire and roof.

   48.85° N, 2.35° E

   36% of players tapped within 200 km · average 75/100

2. Question 2 Easy Places

   Where is Auckland?

   Auckland, New Zealand

   Auckland is built on a field of about 50 volcanoes.

   36.85° S, 174.76° E

   22% of players tapped within 200 km · average 70/100

3. Question 3 Medium · ×2 points History On this day

   In 1923, the Republic of Turkey was proclaimed. Where is its capital?

   Ankara, Turkey

   Ankara replaced Istanbul as the capital that same month.

   39.93° N, 32.86° E

   8% of players tapped within 200 km · average 50/100

4. Question 4 Medium · ×3 points Places

   Where is Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan?

   Kabul, Afghanistan

   Kabul sits about 1,800 m above sea level in a narrow valley of the Hindu Kush mountains.

   34.56° N, 69.21° E

   7% of players tapped within 200 km · average 56/100

5. Question 5 Hard · ×3 points Places

   Where is Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati?

   South Tarawa, Kiribati

   Kiribati is the only country spread across all four hemispheres.

   1.33° N, 172.98° E

   2% of players tapped within 200 km · average 36/100

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