General Knowledge Questions

Straight answers to the facts people look up most — geography, science, history, and the trivia that comes up in conversation, quizzes, and exams.

• What is the largest planet in the solar system?
  Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a diameter of about 139,820 km — roughly 11 times wider than Ear…
• How many continents are there in the world?
  Most geography curricula recognize seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia (Oceania), Europe, North Americ…
• Which country has the most time zones?
  France has the most time zones of any country — 12 in total — because of its overseas territories scattered across the g…
• What is the tallest mountain in the world?
  Mount Everest, on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is the tallest mountain above sea level, standing at 8,849 meters (29,0…
• How many bones are in the adult human body?
  An average adult human skeleton has 206 bones. Babies are actually born with around 270 bones, many of which fuse togeth…
• What is the smallest country in the world?
  Vatican City is the smallest sovereign country in the world, covering just 0.49 km² (about 121 acres) entirely within Ro…