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Can you name the most populous countries, receiving points based on the population of each country?
created by
boyofthephoenix
Enter a country in the box below
Correctly named countries will show up below
Answers do not have to be guessed in order
Source:
World Gazetteer (2012)
You receive more points for more populous countries. The best strategy may not be getting all the answers, but to strategically pick the most populous countries in the limited time that you have.
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Proportionally Populous Countries Quiz
by
boyofthephoenix
Created Aug 27, 2012 in
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Featured Sep 14, 2012
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Mountleek
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Aug 28th, 2012 at 12:46 GMT
6 points
So the point of this game is to enter the more populous countries rather than the less populous countries, because we will get more answers? And it's important to get answers from the more populous countries, because the time limit is only 1 minute, so we don't have time to enter the less populous countries? I hope I'm getting it right ;-)
SomeoneRandom
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Aug 28th, 2012 at 13:56 GMT
0 points
I don't usually say this, but this quiz definitely needs more time. Maybe three minutes would be good.
popestcyril
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Aug 28th, 2012 at 18:56 GMT
2 points
hi boyofthephoenix, nice quiz! I am the curator for population. Would you mind e-mailing me. I would like to discuss the quiz with you. popestcyril@yahoo.com Thanks. Cyril
boyofthephoenix
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Aug 29th, 2012 at 15:33 GMT
3 points
Yes, Mountleek, you have it exactly right. And thank you, SomeoneRandom, I will test the quiz with higher amounts of time and see how far I get. Keep in mind that the point is not to get all the answers.
popestcyril
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Sep 10th, 2012 at 03:25 GMT
4 points
boyofthephoenix: Hi, I love the twist you brought to this game by giving proportional credit for answers. I did think 1 minute was too short, but have noticed that in response to another comment you increased it. I think the time is well suited to the unique nature of the quiz. I have selected it as a "Curator Pick" and your game will be highlighted on the "Population subcategory page". Great job, and thanks for a challenging quiz!
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midlifecrisis
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Sep 10th, 2012 at 22:06 GMT
-5 points
I don't understand this game.
osasunaitor
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Sep 11th, 2012 at 00:05 GMT
5 points
fun, this quiz is different but really amazing!
spoyledbratt
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Sep 11th, 2012 at 00:26 GMT
3 points
This game is addicting! I wouldn't mind more time, though.
save_ferris15
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Sep 11th, 2012 at 12:59 GMT
9 points
How did more people get Nigeria than Niger?
balatjr
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Sep 11th, 2012 at 16:50 GMT
6 points
Finally! A quiz where knowing the subject is actually rewarded appropriately. It is difficult to weight different elements on a list, and you did it well. Also, 2 minutes seems a perfect amount of time for this. Good job.
chriskotx
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Sep 11th, 2012 at 22:46 GMT
4 points
Verrrry interesting new concept for a quiz. I like it.
Game published: Sep 14th, 2012 at 04:00 GMT
Gaincler
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 04:20 GMT
52 points
Wow! This concept could revolution Sporcle.
Everblue
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 04:32 GMT
14 points
Canada... Australia... Italy... oh wait, China-
coolg
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 04:57 GMT
10 points
Very interesting idea!!! Not sure yet about the time, though. Of course, I'll just have to play it 50 more times.
Jeffhabfan
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 05:09 GMT
7 points
I enjoyed this quiz, but I didn't look down to see what I answered (assuming that correct answers disappear) so I missed Nigeria and got Niger. :(
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dancastro
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 05:17 GMT
-8 points
It's curious how Argentina was more guessed than the following countries, that are more populous (up to four times!) than it: Tanzania, Ukraine, Spain, Colombia, Myanmar, South Korea, South Africa, Italy, Thailand, DRC, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh and Nigeria.
Goonergirl
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 05:48 GMT
9 points
How on earth did I forget the USA?! *smacks head on desk*
Dripsey23
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 08:35 GMT
6 points
I don't usually comment, but I had to here. Fantastic. Well done.
vegemighty
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 09:10 GMT
8 points
How many answers are there? I counted 78. You've got to have some fast fingers to get that in 120 seconds!
matt01
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 09:12 GMT
18 points
OK, who are the 0.4% of people that didn't type China!?!?
mfabio
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 10:05 GMT
1 point
very nice!!!
austin5string
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 12:36 GMT
1 point
Very cool concept.
Pogues
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 14:18 GMT
9 points
I ran through, in my mind, over half of the former Soviet Union states. I tried four of them. Do I try Russia? Do I even THINK of Russia?? *bangs head*
buppyspek
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 14:33 GMT
5 points
Huh. Based on my answers, Africa has completely disappeared from the world.
Immortaltek
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 15:51 GMT
2 points
One of the best quizz done on this site. Well done! A similar quizz with countries by total area could also be very cool.
Fusty
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 15:58 GMT
1 point
Going through Africa. Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia. Nigeria. No more. And somehow I managed to not get Niger.
AKappy
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 16:20 GMT
1 point
I had about 20 seconds left before I even started thinking about South America, WHOOPS!
rtlacolla
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 16:26 GMT
9 points
Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Concept Concept
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adam4g
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 17:26 GMT
-8 points
Great idea, but is it necessary to include countries all the way to Guinea? Maybe stop with Canada
TrueNorth
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 17:49 GMT
6 points
Only took me 63 tries, but I finally rolled a 300.
massdojo
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 21:40 GMT
2 points
Definitely needs more time. I was shocked when the timer was on :10. And it's more like what .04% of people didn't type China first
arcad
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Sep 14th, 2012 at 23:21 GMT
2 points
awesome!! great format and great quiz...good work!
freaky69az
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Sep 15th, 2012 at 10:52 GMT
1 point
Very creative - well-done!!
Wren25
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Sep 15th, 2012 at 11:45 GMT
4 points
I need more time - I cannot type fast and spell acurately at the same time. Fun quiz though.
cantthinkofaname
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Sep 16th, 2012 at 04:36 GMT
0 points
you'd have to be a touch typist and know all the answers off the top of your head to get 300 in just 2 minutes.
dumbgai
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Sep 16th, 2012 at 19:09 GMT
3 points
Yet another quiz where you get most of the answers in the first 10 seconds and then struggle the rest of the way...
Azazello
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Sep 21st, 2012 at 16:59 GMT
1 point
The time element is what makes this quiz superb. If you're whining about the time, you've missed the point entirely. 5 globes, bravo!
pator
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Oct 2nd, 2012 at 13:00 GMT
1 point
Cool concept, time to start thinking of applying it to other quizzes
Norway_Iwand19
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Oct 12th, 2012 at 20:33 GMT
1 point
can't believe I got Cambodia, but not Russia!
lampost
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Jan 30th, 2013 at 23:33 GMT
1 point
heres another one of these http://www.sporcle.com/games/lampost/proportionally-large-us-cities
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