Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I haven't been to France that many times (maybe three or four times), but I had one of my best meals ever at a hotel restaurant in Tours in the Loire Valley. France is the largest country in Western Europe, and therefore has land borders to quite a few other countries. How many? Borders to French territories overseas are not included.
2. Brussels in Belgium can be said to be the capital of Europe, as many of the European Union institutions are found there. When I visited, I liked to stroll in the old quarters around Grand Place/Groote Markt (Brussels is at least in principle a bilingual town) and eat in one of the many restaurants. A popular dish is Moules Frites, or mussels/clams with French fries. Which is the traditional condiment served with this food?
3. The Nordic countries all have comparatively long coastlines, and therefore many islands. Which capital city is located on the island of Sjælland? As a hint, I didn't fly when I went on a business trip there; I took a bus and a train from Sweden.
4. I have been to Germany off and on since the early nineties, my latest trip to a city called Bonn. Apart from being known as the birthplace of Beethoven, what else is true about Bonn?
5. For hundreds of years until 1809, Finland was a part of Sweden and the Swedish legacy is still noticeable: even the word "Finland" is Swedish. When I visited, I could get along quite well in my own language, but sometimes I needed to speak English. Under what name is the country known by the Finnish speaking natives?
6. Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a popular city to visit for many reasons: the food, the fashion, the arts, soccer, and more. Personally, I am most fond of the tapas bars where locals and visitors alike relax between work and dinner time. Which of the below is NOT true about Madrid?
7. Poor Poland! During the centuries, Poland has been the epicenter of many wars, at the end of which its borders have been redrawn. The last time Poland was moved in the 20th century was after World War II. In which general direction was it moved?
8. Ever heard of the European capital city Baile Átha Cliath, originally a Viking settlement? I think you have, but not under that official name. The river Liffey flows through it, and many visitors arrive by ferry to Dun Laoghaire in its southern outskirts. Not me, though. I have always come by air. What is the more well-known name of the city?
9. The puszta is a wide, steppe-like plain in central Europe. Perfect for horse lovers, it was home to Attila the Hun a long time ago. Which country is most associated with this landscape?
10. I love the coast and could not imagine living in a place where the ocean is far away. No wonder, then, that I didn't mind visiting the last country in this quiz: it has Europe's longest coastline, Russia and Turkey excluded (as much of their coastline is in Asia). Which is it?
Source: Author
akg1486
This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor
Pagiedamon before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
