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European 'Far Fetched' Places Trivia Quiz

Ten questions on places in Europe whose names start with 'FAR'. Far-flung locations, with far-fetched names, that are not so far away. Good luck.

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

Author
Ikabud

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,229

Updated
Aug 16 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
934

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Farnworth is an English township in the Bolton Metropolitan area. What does the name 'Farnworth' mean? Hint

Ferns of little worth

The enclosure among the ferns

A misspelling of 'Farmer's worth

It was named after farmer William Ort

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Question 2 of 10

2. This city is the capital of the Portuguese province of Algarve and a popular tourist destination. What is it called? Hint

Fargo

Farsouth

Farol

Faro

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the attractions of Fareham, an English sea-side town on the south coast, is its Victorian fort. What is it called? Hint

Fort Wellington

Fort Nelson

Fort Churchill

Fort Thatcher

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Belgian town of Farciennes is in which province? Hint

Limbourg

Antwerp

Liege

Hainaut

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name given to the body of water that separates the Swedish Islands of Gotland and Faro? Hint

Faroswet

Faro Narrow

Gotland Strait

Farosund

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Question 6 of 10

6. What special event takes place biannually in the town of Farnborough, England? Hint

Farnborough Horse Trials

Farnborough Farm Show

Farnborough Wormcharming Contest

Farnborough International Airshow

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the 'crop' that the Farsala region of Greece is known for cultivating? Hint

Cotton

Corn

Wheat

Olives

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Question 8 of 10

8. Farnham is a Georgian market town in which English county? Hint

Essex

Hampshire

Surrey

Norfolk

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Question 9 of 10

9. This beautiful Norwegian city celebrated its 200th anniversary as a town in 1995. What is it called? Hint

Farneresund

Farnoosh

Farsund

Farskest

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the capital of the Faroe Islands? Hint

Laurbost

Howmore

Torshavn

Tarbert

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Farnworth is an English township in the Bolton Metropolitan area. What does the name 'Farnworth' mean?

Answer: The enclosure among the ferns

The township area was overrun with ferns, according to writings from 1787.

2. This city is the capital of the Portuguese province of Algarve and a popular tourist destination. What is it called?

Answer: Faro

Once an important Moorish sea port in the Iberian Peninsula, Faro was captured by the Portuguese in 1249. The city was virtually destroyed by the great earthquake of 1755. It now serves as an arrival and departure point for the 'sun-seekers' who visit the Algarve each year.

3. One of the attractions of Fareham, an English sea-side town on the south coast, is its Victorian fort. What is it called?

Answer: Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson was built along Portsdown Hill, and it was erected in order to protect Portsmouth and the coastal area from attack. It is now a tourist attraction which houses one of the largest artillery collections in England.

4. The Belgian town of Farciennes is in which province?

Answer: Hainaut

The Belgian provinces were organized initially according to the time it would take a horse and rider to reach a city. In other words, a man should be able to reach a city, on horseback, within one half day, from the furthest part of the district or province. This was so he could pay his taxes.

5. What is the name given to the body of water that separates the Swedish Islands of Gotland and Faro?

Answer: Farosund

Faro Island is north east of Gotland in the Baltic Sea.

6. What special event takes place biannually in the town of Farnborough, England?

Answer: Farnborough International Airshow

The prestigious event in the 'airshow calendar' is sponsored by the British Aerospace Companies.

7. What is the 'crop' that the Farsala region of Greece is known for cultivating?

Answer: Cotton

The Union of Agricultural Co-operatives of Farsala, a cotton growers union, has over 7,000 members.

8. Farnham is a Georgian market town in which English county?

Answer: Surrey

Farnham, just an hour or so drive from London, is a quaint town with a castle dating back to the 12th century.

9. This beautiful Norwegian city celebrated its 200th anniversary as a town in 1995. What is it called?

Answer: Farsund

The coastline near Farsund is dotted with hundreds of tiny islands, making the region one of the most scenic in Norway.

10. What is the capital of the Faroe Islands?

Answer: Torshavn

The 18 island group is in the North Atlantic. The other choices are all locations in the Outer Hebrides.

Source: Author Ikabud

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