by Kailey Pomeroy
Australia, known for its vast landscapes and unique wildlife, is surrounded by a diverse array of countries each with their own rich cultures and histories. This quiz will take you on a virtual tour of Australia’s neighboring nations, testing your knowledge on their locations, capitals, and other intriguing facts. Ready to see how well you know the countries near Australia? Dive in and let’s get started!
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Countries Near Australia Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which country is directly north of Australia?
Indonesia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Fiji
2. What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
Suva
Honiara
Apia
3. Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
4. Which country is located southeast of Australia?
Indonesia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Fiji
5. What is the capital of Fiji?
Nuku’alofa
Honiara
Apia
Suva
6. Which country is located to the northeast of Australia and is known for its coffee production?
Indonesia
Vanuatu
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
7. Which country is closest to Australia to the east?
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
Fiji
8. What is the capital of New Zealand?
Auckland
Christchurch
Wellington
Hamilton
9. Which country is located to the northwest of Australia and has Dili as its capital?
Indonesia
Timor-Leste
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
10. Which island nation is located directly east of Papua New Guinea?
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
Fiji
Samoa
11. What is the capital of Vanuatu?
Port Moresby
Port Vila
Honiara
Apia
12. Which country is located to the south of Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
13. Which country consists of over 17,000 islands?
Philippines
Indonesia
Solomon Islands
Fiji
14. What is the capital of the Solomon Islands?
Port Moresby
Port Vila
Honiara
Suva
15. Which country is located to the northeast of Australia and is known for its active volcanoes?
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
16. What is the capital of Samoa?
Apia
Suva
Honiara
Port Vila
17. Which country is located to the east of Vanuatu?
Fiji
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
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