V Travel the World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Verona

Verona is located in the northern part of Italy. It provides the setting for one of the Bard's best known plays, "Romeo and Juliet". He also used it for another play - "Two Gentlemen of Verona". Though it is unknown whether Shakespeare actually visited this city, visitors have been drawn to it based on his works and a popular tourist site called 'Juliet's balcony' is inspired by the play.

Answer: Varanasi

Varanasi is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India and is one of the country's oldest, continuously inhabited cities. The river Ganga (Ganges in English) flows through the city and many Hindus come here to bathe in its waters, as this is supposed to wash off one's sins. The city has also been known as Benaras or Kashi at different times.

Answer: Vilnius

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are together called the Baltic nations or Baltics. Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania. Prior to World War II, the city had one of the largest Jewish populations earning it the nickname of "Jerusalem of the North" from Napoleon.

Answer: Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the largest cities of Canada. It is located on the west coast in the province of British Columbia. Apart from the 2010 Winter Olympics, it has also hosted other important events like the 1954 Commonwealth Games and Expo 86. It is also one of Canada's movie-making hubs and is known as the "Hollywood of the North".

Answer: Vienna

Vienna is the capital of Austria. It has been an important economic, political and cultural centre in Europe for many, many years. The Viennese Waltz is a type of ballroom dance that is believed to have originated in the late 18th century.

Answer: Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It has been the capital since 1563, when the seat of government was moved south from Luang Prabang on fears of a Burmese invasion. Pha That Luang, a large gold covered Buddhist stupa, stands in the centre of the city and is considered the most important monument in the country.

It is a symbol of both Laos and the Buddhist religion.

Answer: Vladivostok

Vladivostok is Russia's largest port on the Pacific Ocean. Its name translates to "Ruler of the East". The Trans-Siberian railway was completed in the early 20th century and runs from Moscow to Vladivostok. The route extends for over 9,000 kilometers and crosses eight different time zones.

Answer: Valparaiso

Valparaíso is the second largest city of Chile, after the capital, Santiago. It was founded in the mid-16th century, though it rose to prominence only towards the latter half of the 19th century. European sailors and immigrants nicknamed the city as "Little San Francisco" and "Jewel of the Pacific". The old quarter of this colonial city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.

The Valparaíso Stock Exchange is believed to have been formed in 1892 and is the oldest stock exchange in Chile and one of the oldest in the whole of Latin America. It is still functional.

Answer: Venice

The city of Venice is built across a group of over hundred islands and connected via multiple bridges. It is unique for being one of the only cities in the world where the main form of transport is by water. The city is named after the Veneti people who were its original inhabitants. Its many nicknames include "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Bridges" and "The Floating City".

Answer: Valencia

Valencia is located on the eastern coast of Spain and is the capital of the autonomous community of the same name. It was originally known as Valentia after the Latin word for courage. Valencia is Spain's third largest city, after Madrid and Barcelona. The famous rice dish, paella, is believed to have originated here and is a symbol of this region.