30 Times People Proved Their Shocking Lack Of Geographical Knowledge
Sometimes when you’re scrolling through social media, you may come across posts where people display a staggering lack of understanding about countries beyond their own borders. Some seem to have never glanced at a map, while others harbour downright bizarre notions about distant lands. It’s a reminder that in our interconnected world, cultural literacy and basic geographic awareness are more important than ever.
From mistaking Africa for a single country to proposing outlandish ideas about the customs and traditions of far-flung places, these posts serve as a testament to the need for broader education and exposure to different cultures. Perhaps a virtual tour or a geography lesson wouldn’t go amiss for some of these individuals. After all, a little knowledge can go a long way in fostering understanding and empathy across global communities.
#1 Africa Is So Confusing
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Auntriarch: When we moved to Swaziland in the 60s, it was interesting how much of our mail had arrived via Switzerland
#2 When You Try To Roast Europe For Not Being Knowledgeable Enough About Coffee, But Europe Has A Reverse Uno Card Up Its Sleeve
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#3 That Awkward Moment When You Can’t Tell The Difference Between The Flag Of Mexico And Italy
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#4 South Africa, Duh
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Claudio Toshio: It’s A
#5 If Only Spain Existed
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#6 This Map Has Two Australias
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Auntriarch: My word but Sri Lanka has gained a lot of weight
#7 Don’t Have A Cashapp
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#8 America Is The Reason You Have Cars
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Libstak: Karl Benz invented the first automobile in 1885, Germany
#9 For Pride Month, My City (Not In Lithuania) Mistakenly Put Up A Bunch Lithuanian Flags
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Tempest: It’s the thought that counts…
#10 Well, Of Course You Can. Who Are We To Make Things More Difficult On The Road For You… Jfc
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Lantana Howell: Please stay home!
#11 Goddamn Europeans Living In Europe
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Boy-Ahn: I feel sorry for this dumb person.
#12 Australia And Its Harsh Northern European Climate
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Boy-Ahn: Even if confused with Austria, it still doesn’t make sense, since Austria is definitely not a northern European country.
#13 Poor Indians
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Chihuahua Mama: Not to mention that even if they were actually Native Americans, that doesn’t change the fact that poverty on reservations is a problem
#14 Apparently Cleopatra Vii Was African American
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Lucy Covington: Cleopatra was Greek. She was a descendent of Alexander the Greats general, Ptolemy I Soter, who was Macedonian Greek.
#15 Wait… Spain Is In South America?
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#16 Europe Sucks
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Arnold Larkins: Germany being known for its car production line: Are we a joke to you?
#17 My Favorite Country Is Africa
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Chocolate llama: obviously missing Amsterdam
#18 Is Not Good With His Geography
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#19 Hint Hint
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#20 It’s Spelled Australia*
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#21 India Is Not A Location
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Howl’s sleeping castle: Did anyone ask her what she thinks India is?
#22 Wait Until This Guy Hears About A Country Called Spain
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#23 Its A Part Of Europe Right
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Tempest: Do people not learn basic geography at school anymore?!
#24 Apparently Spain Is The Capital Of Mexico
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Renee Mitchell (edited): 🤦🏻♀️ Why would you admit this in public 😆
#25 Europe Is A Continent
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SheamusFanFrom1987: Even more bad news for you then…
#26 Lost Brain Cells Reading This Twitter Thread
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Alewa: I challenge you to live well in Paris or London with $50k for a year.
#27 Says “I’m English” But Doesn’t Know What The Right Flag Is For England? Nobody Could Be That Stupid Right?
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Emma S: Oh dear! As an English person I wish I could say that this surprises me, but unfortunately Brexit taught me that there are plenty of stupid people in England.
#28 You Can’t Be Serious
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#29 How Many People Failed Element School Geography
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#30 I Don’t Think That’s Italy
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MrLoufoque: I didn’t know Italy was in Toulouse.
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