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Beautiful Croatia Trivia Quiz

Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Take this quiz to learn more about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by soccerstar_15. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
soccerstar_15

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,032

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where in Europe is Croatia located? Hint

North

Southeast

Northwest

West

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country does Croatia NOT have a land border? Hint

Montenegro

Hungary

Italy

Serbia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Geographically, Croatia has many land types. Which of the following can you find in Croatia? Hint

all of these

hills

plains

mountains

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Question 4 of 10

4. Croatia has two predominant types of climate.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Croatia is a landlocked country.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many counties (provinces) does Croatia have? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first King of Croatia? Hint

Tomislav I

Damir II

Slava V

Franco III

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Question 8 of 10

8. Croatia is a founding member of which of the following groups? Hint

The United Nations

Union for the Mediterranean

League of Arab States

The Kalmar Union

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Question 9 of 10

9. Was Croatia one of the first countries to join the European Union?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the background colors of Croatia's flag? Hint

green, white, orange

red, white, blue

purple, blue, green

green, black, orange

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where in Europe is Croatia located?

Answer: Southeast

Croatia is in the southeastern part of Europe, besides Slovenia. It was originally a part of Yugoslavia. Croatians call their country Hrvatzka.

2. Which country does Croatia NOT have a land border?

Answer: Italy

Croatia borders Hungary in the north, Montenegro to the far southeast, and Serbia to the northeast. It is also surrounded by Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3. Geographically, Croatia has many land types. Which of the following can you find in Croatia?

Answer: all of these

Additionally, Croatia has lakes, beaches, and islands. Due to the diversity of the region, it is able to produce many natural resources, including oil.

4. Croatia has two predominant types of climate.

Answer: True

According to croatiatraveller.com: "Croatia is divided into two predominant climate regions--Continental and Mediterranean--although there are some variations within those climate zones. As everywhere, Croatia's climate is determined by its geography which is a mixture of mountains, plains, forests and a long littoral".

5. Croatia is a landlocked country.

Answer: False

Croatia borders the Adriatic Sea to the west. The Adriatic Sea separates Italy and Croatia.

6. How many counties (provinces) does Croatia have?

Answer: 20

It has 20 counties: Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska, Brodsko-Posavska, Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, Istarska, Karlovacka, Koprivnicko-Krizevacka, Krapinsko-Zagorska, Licko-Senjska, Medimurska, Osjecko-Baranjska, Pozesko-Slavonska, Primorsko-Goranska, Sibensko-Kninska, Sisacko-Moslavacka, Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Varazdinska, Viroviticko-Podravska, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Zadarska, and Zagrebacka. These are the local names, but have been shortened and changed a bit on maps.

Croatia also has one city, Zagreb.

7. Who was the first King of Croatia?

Answer: Tomislav I

He ruled from 910-928. He originally ruled as a duke, and later became the king. He controlled a powerful army, but disappeared from history without note.

8. Croatia is a founding member of which of the following groups?

Answer: Union for the Mediterranean

The Union for the Mediterranean was founded on July 13, 2008. French President Nicholas Sarkozy first suggested the idea during one of his election campaigns. This union allowed for greater participation in policies and discussion of issues between European countries, whether or not they were a part of the European Union.

9. Was Croatia one of the first countries to join the European Union?

Answer: No

In 1952, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands joined the EU. Croatia, however, was not a founding member. It applied to become a member of the EU on February 21, 2003. Slovenia, another former Yugoslavian country, became a part of the EU on May 1, 2004.

10. What are the background colors of Croatia's flag?

Answer: red, white, blue

Croatia's flag has three horizontal stripes: red on the top (for Croatian blood), white in the middle (for peace), and blue on the bottom (faithfulness to God). It has a coat of arms in front of that. The coat of arms is split into two sections. The top quarter is blue, with five little historical shields on it. The bottom three quarters is a red and white royal checkerboard.

Source: Author soccerstar_15

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