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Quiz about The Land of Lands
Quiz about The Land of Lands

The Land of Lands Trivia Quiz

Countries with Suffix -Land or -Lands

Join Roland on his exhilarating adventure as he recounts his whirlwind journey around the globe, visiting the captivating lands of ten countries whose names all share a common suffix - land or lands. Enjoy!

by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Matthew_07
Time
4 mins
Type
Quiz #
413,017
Updated
Jun 30 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
458
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: malidog (7/10), gogetem (10/10), quizzer74 (10/10).
"And that's how I embarked on an unforgettable adventure across ten countries in just one month!" exclaimed Roland enthusiastically.

Roland's adventure commenced in the enchanting land of , a European nation known for its breathtaking glaciers and majestic ice caps. As he ventured eastward, he found himself in , a nation situated in the southern part of an island of the same name.

The next stop on Roland's whirlwind tour was , where he learned that the country's name translates to "lower countries", which refers to the country's low elevation and the fact that much of its land is reclaimed from the sea. Feeling rejuvenated, Roland journeyed onward to the landlocked nation of , where he marvelled at the grandeur of the Alps, dominating the southeastern part of the country.

awaited Roland's arrival with its diverse landforms and architectural wonders. He stood in awe before the magnificent Malbork Castle, the largest castle in the world by land area. Roland continued his journey east and immersed himself in the enchanting wintry landscapes of Lapland, which is the largest and northernmost region of .

Leaving Europe, Roland boarded a long-haul flight that flew 7,700 kilometers (4,785 miles) to the east and touched down in , a Southeast Asian country renowned for its vast rice plantations and bustling floating markets. The adventure continued in the mesmerizing South Pacific, as Roland set foot on the captivating island nation of , one of the last major landmasses on Earth to be settled by mankind.

Roland's journey then carried him to the Melanesian subregion, where he visited the , an archipelagic nation named after a wise biblical king. Finally, his adventure concluded with a visit to the Micronesia subregion, where he explored the , and stood in awe at the infamous Bikini Atoll, once the site of nuclear testing in the mid-1950s.

"And with these remarkable encounters, I felt compelled to share these rewarding trips and incredible stories with others on Quizzyland!" said Roland merrily.
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[Switzerland] [Marshall Islands] [the Netherlands] [Finland] [New Zealand] [Solomon Islands] [Poland] [Thailand] [Iceland] [Ireland]

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
Answer:

In toponymy, the study of place names, the suffixes -land and -lands are prominently featured in the names of several nations. Alongside the ten countries featured in this quiz, it's worth including two honorary mentions: Deutschland, which is the German name for Germany, and Swaziland, the former name of the African nation now known as Eswatini.

Iceland, often referred to by its nickname, "The Land of Ice and Fire", is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. The country is located to the east of Greenland, and approximately 10% of the country's landmass is covered by glaciers and ice caps. The country's geothermal energy is harnessed from the abundant volcanoes dotting the nation's landscape.

The sovereign state of the Republic of Ireland is not to be confused with the island of Ireland, which is politically divided into the independent state of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which forms part of the United Kingdom.

More than a quarter of the Netherlands is located below sea level, which is not surprising considering that over 15% of the country's land has been reclaimed from the sea.

The Alps stretch across seven European nations: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The landlocked nation of Switzerland is surrounded by Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and France.

The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, or Zamek w Malborku in Polish, was constructed in the 13th century. Originally a medieval fortress, the castle was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Lapland, or Lappi in Finnish, is a captivating region located in Finland. The place is associated with its midnight sun and polar night phenomena. According to legend, Lapland is the home of Santa Claus.

Thailand is one of the leading rice producers in the world. The rice is cultivated along the fertile delta of the Chao Phraya River. Floating markets, also known as water markets, are popular tourist attractions in Thailand. Vendors sell a variety of produce, fruits, food, and souvenirs on their boats.

Due to its remoteness, New Zealand is the last major landmass to be discovered and inhabited by humans. Historians estimated that the first human set foot in New Zealand between 900 and 1400 AD.

In 1568, Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña discovered the Solomon Islands. He named the islands after King Solomon, who was a noted biblical king known for his opulence and wisdom.

Bikini Atoll, also known as Eschscholtz Atoll, is a renowned coral reef located in the Marshall Islands. From 1946 to 1958, it served as the testing ground for nuclear experiments conducted by the United States. The site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. The tangible evidence preserved at Bikini Atoll stands as a powerful testament to the lasting impact of nuclear testing, with reports suggesting that the force of the tests was approximately 7,000 times greater than that of the Hiroshima bomb.
Source: Author Matthew_07

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