Geography riddles
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Riddle #1
This lake has the same name as the country where it is located and the second lake carries the name of the country's capital. What river connects these two lakes?
The answer
These two lakes are located in Nicaragua. The first lake is called Nicaragua as well, while the second carries the name of the country's capital, which is Managua. The city lies on the lake's southwestern shore. And the river that connects them is called Tipitapa.
Riddle #2
The country's name was derived from the word that is opposite to the main source of income of that country.
The answer
This country is Monaco. In Italian, the word "monaco" means "monk". As we know, monks are forbidden to gamble, but gambling is the main source of income of Monaco.