World Facts and Geography

The Amazon River flows through the northern part of South America, primarily through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is the largest river by discharge volume in the world and drains an area equivalent to about 40% of South America's landmass. England is in Europe, while Australia is a separate continent entirely.

France's international dialing code is +33. This European country code is standardized by the ITU for international telecommunications. Denmark (+45), Turkey (+90), and Italy (+39) have different country codes - it's important to memorize these common European codes.

China's international telephone dialing code is +86. This is the country code for the world's most populous country. Denmark (+45), Germany (+49), and Italy (+39) are European countries with different codes - China's +86 is one of the most important Asian country codes to know.

Australia's international dialing code is +61. Ghana uses +233, Germany uses +49, and France uses +33, making Australia the correct answer for country code +61.

China has set up the world's largest filled-aperture radio telescope called FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope) in Guizhou province. Completed in 2016, it has a 500-meter diameter and surpasses the previous record-holder, the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. FAST is designed to detect pulsars, explore neutral hydrogen, and search for potential extraterrestrial intelligence. The telescope represents China's growing capabilities in advanced scientific research and space exploration technology.

Finland is one of the world's most forested countries, with approximately 72-74% of its total land area covered by forests. This high forest cover is due to Finland's northern climate, extensive coniferous forests (pine, spruce), and sustainable forestry practices. The other options (Australia, Britain, Italy) have significantly lower forest coverage percentages.

Kiki Haakonson from Sweden won the first Miss World title in 1951. The runner-up was Denmark's representative. Sweden's victory in the inaugural contest established a strong foundation for the pageant's international appeal. European countries dominated the early years of Miss World competitions.

China is the world's largest tobacco producer, accounting for over 40% of global production. The country's favorable climate and large agricultural sector support extensive tobacco farming. India is also a major producer but ranks second to China.

Mother Teresa (born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu) was born in 1910 in Skopje, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire but is now in North Macedonia. However, her ethnic Albanian origins and the fact that her birthplace was historically part of the Albanian region leads many sources to cite Albania as her birth country. Option D 'Bulgeria' is a typo for Bulgaria.

ZA is the international vehicle registration code for South Africa. These country codes were standardized under the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. Zimbabwe uses ZIM, Zambia uses Z, and Egypt uses ET - none of these match ZA.

Ice cream's origins trace back to ancient China around 200 BC, where a mixture of milk and rice was packed in snow to create a frozen dessert. Marco Polo reportedly brought the concept to Italy in the 13th century, leading to European development. While many cultures contributed to ice cream's evolution, China is credited with the earliest frozen dairy dessert.

Ireland uses international dialing code 353. This code is specific to the Republic of Ireland, distinguishing it from Northern Ireland which uses the UK code 44. France uses 33, while both Koreas use 82.

Australia has the highest per capita casino spending globally. The country has a strong gambling culture with extensive casinos, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney. Algeria, Angola, and India have much lower per capita gambling expenditures.