World Facts and Geography

The Atacama Desert is located in South America, primarily in Chile. It is one of the driest places on Earth. The Sonoran Desert is in North America (Mexico/US), the Gibson Desert is in Australia, and 'Nove of above' appears to be a typo for 'None of above'.

Ethiopia uses the Ge'ez calendar, which consists of 12 months of 30 days each, plus a 13th month (Pagume) of five or six days depending on whether it is a leap year. This makes it unique compared to the Gregorian calendar.

Despite their name, Panama hats are traditionally made in Ecuador, where the weaving technique originated. The misnomer came from hats being exported through Panama during the California Gold Rush. Panama, Venezuela, and Zambia are not known for Panama hat production. The hats are made from the leaves of the toquilla palm plant.

The Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok is the longest railway line in the world at approximately 9,289 km. It spans across Russia and connects the European and Asian parts of the country. The Kashmir to Kanyakumari route is the longest in India but not the world.

Yaoundé is the political capital and second-largest city of Cameroon, located in the central region. The other options are either fictional or incorrect African cities.

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. It's the northernmost metropolitan area in the world with over one million inhabitants.

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast. It was founded in 1692 as a refuge for survivors of an earthquake at Port Royal.

Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho, located on the Caledonia River. It's situated directly on the border with South Africa, which it was formerly part of.

Ulaanbaatar (also spelled Ulan Bator) is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It has served as the political, cultural, and economic center of Mongolia since 1911, when it was declared the capital of the newly independent Mongolia. The city is located in the north-central part of the country on the Tuul River.

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, located in the central part of the country. It has been the capital since 1990 when Namibia gained independence from South Africa. The city serves as the administrative, commercial, and industrial center of the country.

Mbabane is the administrative capital of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), located in the northwestern part of the country. It has been the capital since 1902 and houses the government offices and royal residences. Lesotho is a separate country entirely, while Mhlume and Nhlangano are smaller towns in Eswatini.

Nuku'alofa is the capital and largest city of Tonga, located on the northern coast of the island of Tongatapu. It has been the capital since Tonga was united as a kingdom in 1845. The city's name means 'abode of love' in Tongan and it serves as the political and economic center of the country.

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia, located in the southern-central part of the country. It became the capital when Zambia gained independence from Britain in 1964. The city is Zambia's commercial and governmental center, located at the junction of its main highways connecting to neighboring countries.