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Do You Know Where You're Going To? Quiz

A quiz on some of the more popular destinations for UK and Irish holiday makers. Have fun and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fiachra. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Fiachra

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
154,914

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What popular island destination has a capital called Arrecife? Hint

Sicily

Corsica

Lanzarote

Cos

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which island is called 'the pearl of the Atlantic'? Hint

Malta

Ireland

Madeira

Iona

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these sea side resorts is the most popular in the UK? Hint

Blackburn

Blackpool

Blackheath

Blacksod

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Mediterranean island has a capital dedicated to the Greek goddess of victory? Hint

Cyprus

Crete

Corsica

Cos

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which European country would you find the resort of Ile de Re? Hint

France

Spain

Belgium

Netherlands

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Question 6 of 10

6. What popular destination is the capital of Malaga(province) in Spain? Hint

Maladetta

Malaga

Malacca

Malang

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Question 7 of 10

7. Tenerife is the largest in which island group? Hint

Cape Verde Islands

Greek Isles

Maldive islands

Canary Islands

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these Greek Isles is the most northerly? Hint

Crete

Cos

Corfu

Rhodes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Can you name the capital of the Czech Republic which is such a popular resort for short breaks?

Answer: (6 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. What name is given to a famous resort town which in English means 'between two lakes'?

Answer: (Switzerland)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What popular island destination has a capital called Arrecife?

Answer: Lanzarote

Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands and is hugely popular with Irish and British tourists. The capital takes its name from the collection of tiny islets which appear and disappear with the tide.

2. Which island is called 'the pearl of the Atlantic'?

Answer: Madeira

Madeira belongs to Portugal. The Garajau coastline on Madeira Island is one of Europe's first underwater nature reserves. Two thirds of the island is protected.

3. Which of these sea side resorts is the most popular in the UK?

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool is the UK's most popular sea side resort. It has twelve miles of promenade, and a wonderful night life. It also boasts the world's biggest dancehall mirror ball, measuring twenty feet across.

4. Which Mediterranean island has a capital dedicated to the Greek goddess of victory?

Answer: Cyprus

The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, after Nike. It is a shoppers' paradise.

5. In which European country would you find the resort of Ile de Re?

Answer: France

Ile de Re lies off the Atlantic coast near La Rochelle. It has a wonderful lighthouse called 'The lighthouse of the Whale'. It also produces a sumptuous local brandy called Pineau du Cognac.

6. What popular destination is the capital of Malaga(province) in Spain?

Answer: Malaga

Malaga is the birthplace of both Picasso and Antonio Banderas. If you visit try pescaito frito, an assortment of fried fish and wash it down with an ice cold glass of fino.

7. Tenerife is the largest in which island group?

Answer: Canary Islands

Santa Cruz is the capital of Tenerife. The island is volcanic, the highest crater, El Piton, is 300 feet across and 70 feet deep. This crater is connected by a narrow ridge to another crater, Chahorro, which has a diameter of 4,000 feet and a depth of 150 feet. The round trip to the peak takes from 20-24 hours.

8. Which of these Greek Isles is the most northerly?

Answer: Corfu

According to Greek legend the island got its name from the daughter of the river god Asopos. She was called Korkya and was carried off by Poseidon.

9. Can you name the capital of the Czech Republic which is such a popular resort for short breaks?

Answer: Prague

Prague is a truly beautiful city, especially its architecture. The city is built on the river Moldau, the old town on the right side contains the palace of the former Kings of Bohemia.

10. What name is given to a famous resort town which in English means 'between two lakes'?

Answer: Interlaken

Interlaken is on the Aar river between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. It has wonderful views of the Jungfrau.

Source: Author Fiachra

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