One in three Brits thinks Mount Everest is in Europe, according to a new survey.And half of us do not know the Nile is the world's longest river, reports the Guardian.
The survey was carried out to mark National Geographic's awareness week.
It found that the most visited local "landmark" for many British adults is their nearby DIY store.
A third of people thought Mount Everest was either in the Alps or the UK - it is in Nepal - and only half of respondents knew the Nile was the world's longest river.
Asked which facility had been visited the most during the past month, the DIY superstore came top with 39%, with the local museum bottom with only 9%.
David Lambert, chief executive of the Geographical Association, said: "Geography helps us make sense of the world and face vital issues such as climate change, energy, food production, the 'war on terror', water and poverty." (the Guardian)
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