Geoguessr Style Quiz! Can You Guess the Country from the Clues?

It's quiz time! Fancy yourself as a bit of a geography whizz?

Instead of dropping you onto a random street corner, we're giving you three brilliant clues about seven different countries. Work out exactly where in the world these hints are pointing you. Think of it as Geoguessr meets pub quiz, the perfect combination!

Location 1

• Clue 1: This country has a law that requires you to carry identification at all times, and you can be fined for not having it on you.
• Clue 2: It's home to the world's largest annual tomato fight, where over 100 tonnes of overripe tomatoes are hurled about in organised chaos.
• Clue 3: The national dish here is a rice dish that originated in this very country and is now famous worldwide, traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan.

What country am I?

Location 2

• Clue 1: This nation has more than 6,000 islands, but only about 270 of them are inhabited by people.
• Clue 2: It's illegal to run out of petrol on the motorway here, you can actually be fined for this oversight!
• Clue 3: This country is famous for a certain group of pop stars who won Eurovision in 1974 with "Waterloo."

What country am I?

Location 3

• Clue 1: In this country, it's considered extremely rude to tip at restaurants. Doing so might actually offend your server.
• Clue 2: This nation has more convenience stores per capita than anywhere else in the world, with some staying open 24/7 and selling everything from hot meals to clean underwear.
• Clue 3: Despite being a relatively small island nation, it has given the world some of the most beloved video game characters, including a certain plumber brothers duo.

What country am I?

Location 4

• Clue 1: This country is the birthplace of the most famous export beer, but ironically, most locals prefer wine and the beer is actually brewed elsewhere now.
• Clue 2: It's the only country that is also a continent, and it's home to more species that can kill you than anywhere else on Earth. From tiny spiders to massive saltwater crocodiles.
• Clue 3: This nation has a city that was built specifically to be the capital, designed by an American architect, and its name means "meeting place" in the local Aboriginal language.

What country am I?

Location 5

• Clue 1: This country has a unique rule where you must turn your headlights on during the day when driving, regardless of weather conditions.
• Clue 2: It's famous for its dramatic fjords, and one of them was used as inspiration for the kingdom of Arendelle in Disney's "Frozen."
• Clue 3: This nation has won the most Winter Olympic medals per capita and is known for its cross-country skiing dominance.

What country am I?

Location 6

• Clue 1: In this country, it's illegal to wear camouflage clothing unless you're in the military - tourists can be arrested for this fashion faux pas.
• Clue 2: This Caribbean nation is the birthplace of a music genre that became globally famous, and its most famous practitioner sang about "No Woman, No Cry."
• Clue 3: It's home to Blue Mountain Coffee, considered some of the world's finest and most expensive coffee beans.

What country am I?

Location 7

• Clue 1: This country is home to a famous clock tower that most people call by the wrong name.
• Clue 2: It's famous for its afternoon tea culture.
• Clue 3: This nation gave the world the oldest underground railway system, which opened in 1863 and is still running today.

What country am I?

Answers

Ready to see how you did?

Location 1: Spain

The tomato fight is La Tomatina festival in Buñol, and the rice dish is paella!

Location 2: Finland

Those islands are scattered across the Baltic Sea, and the pop group is ABBA... wait, no! That's Sweden! (Though they do share that motorway petrol law and IKEA with their Scandinavian neighbours.)

Location 3: Japan

Those convenience stores (konbini) are legendary, and yes, Mario and Luigi are Japanese creations!

Location 4: Australia

Foster's beer claims to be Australian but is mostly brewed overseas now, and Canberra was indeed purpose-built as the capital!

Location 5: Norway

The Geirangerfjord inspired Frozen's landscape, and Norwegians absolutely dominate winter sports.

Location 6: Jamaica

Bob Marley put reggae on the world map, and that Blue Mountain coffee is worth every penny.

Location 7: United Kingdom

The clock tower is actually called Elizabeth Tower (formerly St. Stephen's Tower) - "Big Ben" is just the nickname for the bell inside! The London Underground (the Tube) really is the world's oldest, and don't get Brits started on the cream tea debate!