Which European Country? Quiz | Our World for Kids

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1. This is the largest country in the world, with a vast territory located in Asia. In which country can you find the St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin?

Answer: Russia

Russia is twice the size of United States, with an area of 17,098,242 sq km, more than 11% of Earth's inhabited areas. It is even larger than Pluto. Russia is bordered by fourteen countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea.

The iconic St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin are located in the capital city, Moscow. The second largest city is Saint Petersburg, home to the Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world.

2. This country was divided by a wall into East and West after World War II in 1945; it was re-united in 1989. In which country you can still find some of the wall's remains in its capital city?

Answer: Germany

Germany is officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, bordered by eight countries: Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland.

It has an area of 357022 sq km and is the seventh-largest country by area in Europe, about two-thirds the size of France.

The capital city Berlin is the largest city in Germany. Other major cities are Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Frankfurt.

3. This landlocked and mountainous country in South-Central Europe is famous for watches and chocolates. In which country can the famous Matterhorn mountain be found?

Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland is bordered by five countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Liechtenstein. The area is 41,285 sq km, slightly smaller than the Netherlands.

Bern is the capital city. Zurich is the largest city. The spoken languages are German, French, Italian and Romansh.

The Matterhorn is located in the south bordering Italy, with a height of 4478 m (14692 ft).

4. This country is bordered by the Black Sea in the north and the Mediterranean Sea in the south and east. It was once a very powerful empire from the 14th to the 20th century. In which country are the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia located?

Answer: Turkey

Turkey is the crossroad between Europe and Asia. It was once the power center of the Ottoman Empire from the 14th to 20th century, with territory covering Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa.

Turkey is twice the size of Germany, with an area of 783662 sq km. It is bordered by eight countries: Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Bulgaria, Greece, Iraq and Syria.

Istanbul is the largest city where the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia re located, and the capital city is Ankara. The spoken languages are Turkish (official), Kurdish and Arabic.

5. This Scandinavian country is famous for producing Volvo and Saab automobiles. What is the country whose capital city is situated on fourteen islands?

Answer: Sweden

Sweden is located in northern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula, bordered by Norway and Finland. The Torne River forms most of its border with Finland. It has an area of 450,295 sq km, roughly twice the size of Great Britain.

Sweden was one of the great powers in Europe during the 17th century. Since 1812, Sweden has not been involved in any wars, including the two World Wars in the 20th century. It is a very advanced technological country despite its small population.

6. This country is well-known for ancient philosophers, the birthplace of democracy and the origin of the Olympic Games. What is this country located in southern Europe?

Answer: Greece

Greece is located in southeastern Europe. The country is composed of the main peninsula and several thousand islands in the Aegean (east) and the Ionian seas (west of the mainland). It is bordered by four countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and North Macedonia.

Its area is 132 000 sq km, slightly larger than half the size of the United Kingdom. The largest city is its capital, Athens. Athens hosted the first modern Summer Olympic Games in 1896 and another Games in 2004.

7. This island country is among the oldest civilization in the Mediterranean. Which of these countries has its map on its flag?

Answer: Cyprus

Cyprus is a Mediterranean island between the Middle East and Europe, located about 80 km (50 mi) south of the coast of Turkey. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with a land area of 9251 sq km. The island is separated by a UN buffer zone known as the Green Line between the south and the north occupied by Turkey.

The capital and largest city is Nicosia; spoken languages are Greek and Turkish.

8. This country was once a world naval power during the 15th and 16th century when it colonized countries in South America, Africa and Asia. What country on the Iberian Peninsula is bordered by only one other country?

Answer: Portugal

Portugal is the westernmost country in Europe that has a shoreline at the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Spain in the north and east. About 81% of the population are Roman Catholics.

The land area is 92,090 sq km, almost the same size as Hungary. Lisbon is the capital and largest city.

9. This is the second largest country in Europe which is bordered by the Black Sea and Sea of Azov in the south. In what country is the Crimean Peninsula located?

Answer: Ukraine

Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union in 1919 and became independent after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

With an area of 600,000 sq km, it is the second-largest European county after Russia; it is bordered by seven countries: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Slovakia.

Kiev is the capital and largest city; it is a major industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center in Eastern Europe.

10. This country is an island in the northern Atlantic Ocean to the west of Great Britain. What country is known as the Emerald Isle and occupies four-fifths of the island?

Answer: Ireland

Ireland is bordered by Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. It is separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea and the North Channel, and the Celtic Sea in the south from mainland Europe.

The land area is 70273 sq km, twice the size of Denmark. Dublin is the capital and largest city. The spoken languages are Irish and English.

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