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01. Which is the only British territory in the Pacific Ocean?
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The only British territory in the Pacific Ocean is the Pitcairn Islands, a group of four remote volcanic islands in the South Pacific, famous as the home of descendants from the HMAV Bounty mutiny, with Pitcairn Island being the only inhabited one.
02. Which country claims the largest number of dependent territories (+ crown dependencies) with 17?
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The country that claims the largest number of dependent territories and crown dependencies, often cited as having 17 such entities (14 Overseas Territories and 3 Crown Dependencies), is the United Kingdom.
14 British Overseas Territories (BOTs): Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
3 Crown Dependencies (CDs): Bailiwick of Jersey, Bailiwick of Guernsey, and the Isle of Man.
03. In which French territory would you be if you were attending the Cayenne Carnival, the world’s longest-running carnival in terms of duration?
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The Carnival in French Guiana (often centered in Cayenne) is widely considered the longest-running carnival in the world in terms of duration.
Unlike many carnivals that last for a few days or weeks, the Cayenne carnival spans over two months, starting on Epiphany (January 6) and ending on Ash Wednesday (which can fall in February or March).
04. A destination with awe-inspiring scenery, the Faroe Islands is a territory of which country?
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The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, meaning they are part of the Danish Realm but manage most of their internal affairs, with Denmark handling defense and foreign policy. They have their own parliament (the Løgting) and government, and are not members of the European Union.
05. Now an SAR (Special Administrative Region) of China, Macau was formerly a territory of which country?
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Macau was formerly a territory of Portugal, remaining under Portuguese rule for over 400 years as a trading post before being handed over to China in 1999, becoming the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR).
06. What is the main claim to fame of the British territory of Saint Helena?
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Napoleon was kept as a prisoner on the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena by the British after his final defeat in 1815, where he remained under strict guard until his death in 1821, a deliberate choice due to the island’s inaccessibility and isolation, essentially making it a prison without walls.
07. Home to eye-popping scenery such as the ‘Cirque de Salazie’ (can you see the cars parked in the foreground?) the French territory of Réunion is located in which body of water?
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The French territory of Réunion is located in the Indian Ocean, specifically in the southwestern part, east of Madagascar and southwest of Mauritius, as part of the Mascarene Islands.
08. The most northerly inhabited place on earth, Svalbard is a territory of which country?
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Located north of mainland Europe, Svalbard lies about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole, with the main settlement of Longyearbyen located 1,300 km (800 mi) south of the North Pole.
09. Which is the capital of the Falkland Islands?
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Stanley (pop: 2,460) is the colourful, British-heritage capital of the Falkland Islands, a small, vibrant town known for its bright buildings with corrugated iron roofs, red phone boxes, and historic pubs, serving as a hub for the islands’ fishing, tourism, and sheep farming industries, with a unique blend of remote South Atlantic charm and familiar English village feel, despite its tiny population and maritime history.
10. The French territory of Mayotte is part of which archipelago?
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Mayotte is part of the Comoros archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean’s Mozambique Channel, near Madagascar, though it remains a French overseas department, distinct from the independent Union of the Comoros islands
11. This is the flag of which territory?
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Located in the south Pacific, Niue is a territory of New Zealand.
12. In which territory would you be if you were exploring the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site?
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The Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site in West Greenland, is a dramatic natural wonder where the fast-moving Sermeq Kujalleq glacier calves massive icebergs into Disko Bay, creating a constantly changing landscape of ice formations, a hub for wildlife, and a significant glaciological site. This 40-km-long fjord showcases the interaction between the Greenland Ice Sheet and the ocean, offering stunning views and unique experiences through hiking, boat tours, and kayaking, highlighting geological processes and Arctic biodiversity.
13. Which is the capital of the Dutch territory of Curaçao?
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The capital city of Curaçao is Willemstad, known for its colourful Dutch colonial architecture, historic harbour, and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site, blending European charm with Caribbean vibrancy.
14. Which is the capital of the United States territory of Puerto Rico?
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The capital of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, is San Juan, located on the island’s northern coast and serving as its most populous city and primary seaport, known for its rich history and vibrant culture.
15. Which British territory has the distinction of being the only state whose capital, Plymouth, is an abandoned ghost town?
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Plymouth, Montserrat, was abandoned because the Soufrière Hills volcano, dormant for centuries, became active in 1995 and violently erupted, burying the capital city under thick layers of ash, mud, pyroclastic flows, and debris, rendering the southern half of the island uninhabitable and forcing residents to evacuate permanently by 1997.
16. Which French terrritory is unique in that it is the only place in France which is ruled by a monarch?
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Wallis and Futuna is divided into three traditional kingdoms: Uvea (on Wallis Island) and Alo and Sigave (on Futuna and Alofi islands).
A 1961 statute formally recognises these monarchies, allowing customary rights to exist alongside French administration, with kings receiving state remuneration.
17. This is the flag of which territory?
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Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (SPM) is a small French overseas territory in the North Atlantic, near Newfoundland, Canada, comprising the main islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon-Langlade.
18. With the U.S. dollar as its official currency, Saba is a territory of which country?
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Saba is a special municipality, or public body, of the Netherlands, located in the Caribbean as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, alongside Bonaire and Sint Eustatius (the Caribbean Netherlands).
19. Known for its migration of red crabs, Christmas Island is a territory of which country?
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Christmas Island (pop: 1,692) is an external territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean, administered by the Australian government, with its laws and services overseen by Australian federal agencies. It became an Australian territory in 1958, transferred from British rule.
20. Located in the Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia is a territory of which country?
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New Caledonia is a semi-autonomous overseas territory of France, located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, with a unique “sui generis” status that grants it significant internal autonomy while France retains responsibility for defense, foreign affairs, and law and order.
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