European Capitals and Landmarks Quiz

BELGIUM

• Capital: Brussels
• Currency: Bel Franc (BF)
• Languages: Dutch, French, German
• Religion: Christianity, Protestantism, Islam, Catholicism
• Major International Airport: Brussels Airport (BRU)
• Airline: Brussels Airlines (SN)
• La Grand Place (De Grote Markt): UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing late 17th-century architecture. Finely preserved guildhalls and other grand buildings.
• Canals of Bruges: Waterway built between 1896 and 1907 to connect Bruges with the North Sea. Restored Brugge's ancient status as an ocean port.
• Battlefields of Flanders: Major battle theatre on the Western Front during World War I, saw a million soldiers from more than 50 different countries wounded, missing, or killed.

FRANCE

• Capital: Paris
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Language: French
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Major International Airport: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
• Airline: Air France (AF)
• Eiffel Tower: Parisian landmark (1887-1889), a technological masterpiece in building-construction history.
• Côte d'Azur (French Riviera): Glamorous stretch of Mediterranean coastline known for its deep azure-blue waters.
• Mont Saint-Michel: UNESCO-listed abbey, perched on a hilltop, a marvel of Gothic architecture (11th-13th centuries).

IRELAND

• Capital: Dublin
• Currency: Irish Pound (IEP)
• Languages: Irish, English
• Religion: Catholic, Church of Ireland, Muslim
• Major International Airport: Dublin Airport (DUB), Shannon Airport (SNN), Cork Airport (ORK)
• Airline: Aer Lingus (EL)
• Cliffs of Moher: 14km stretch from Doolin to Hags Head, featuring in movies like The Princess Bride and Harry Potter.
• Grafton Street: Main shopping street in Dublin, featuring trendy designers.
• Rock of Cashel: Ireland's most visited heritage site. A magnificent medieval building group (round tower, chapel, castle, and cathedral), visited by Queen Elizabeth II in 2011.

LIECHTENSTEIN

• Capital: Vaduz
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
• Language: German
• Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic
• Major International Airport: N/A
• Airline: N/A
• Vaduz & the Liechtenstein Center: Picturesque capital, with shopping, dining and historical 'small town' attractions.
• Gutenberg Castle: Majestic medieval fortress, high above Balzers, important archaeological finds.
• Liechtenstein National Museum: 15th-century former inn, housing city administrator's residence, visited by Goethe in 1788

LUXEMBOURG

• Capital: Luxembourg
• Currency: Luxembourg Franc (LUF)
• Languages: Luxembourgish, German, English, Portuguese
• Religion: Christian
• Major International Airport: Luxembourg-Findel Airport (LUX)
• Airline: Luxair (LG)
• National Museum of History and Art (MNHA): Housed in the historic Fish Market area, featuring art objects, archeological finds, furniture, coins, arms, and documents related to the country's history.
• Grand Ducal Palace (Groussherzogleche Palais): Must-see landmark. Functioned as the City Hall in 1572, before becoming the royal residence in 1795.
• Bock Casements: 21-kilometer network of underground passages, capable of sheltering thousands of defenders.

MONACO

• Capital: Monaco
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Languages: French, Italian, English
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Major International Airport: N/A
• Airline: N/A
• Palais Princier de Monaco: Oldest monarchy in the world, originally a Genoese fortress in the 13th century.
• Jardin Exotique: Lush botanical garden overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
• Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco: Car race held on city streets, a tradition since the early 20th century.

NETHERLANDS

• Capital: Amsterdam
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Language: Dutch
• Religion: Christian
• Major International Airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
• Airlines: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen), GVB (Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf)
• Anne Frank House: Actual home where Anne Frank hid during WWII, published internationally after the war.
• Van Gogh Museum: Houses the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, established in 1972.
• Jordaan Neighborhood: Amsterdam's popular neighborhood, known for lively markets, garden courtyards, and upscale boutiques.

UNITED KINGDOM

• Capital: London
• Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
• Language: English
• Religion: Christian, No Religion, Muslim
• Major International Airport: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Manchester Airport (MAN), London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
• National Carrier: British Airway (BA)
• Stonehenge: Prehistoric stone circle monument in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
• Tower of London: Prison, palace, treasure vault, observatory, and menagerie, established in 1652 with a display of royal armor.
• Roman Baths and Georgian City of Bath: Rejuvenated hot springs area known for its Georgian townhouses, featuring Royal Crescent.

DENMARK

• Capital: Copenhagen
• Currency: Danish Krone
• Languages: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German
• Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Muslim
• Major Airport: Copenhagen Airport
• Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SK)
• Tivoli Gardens: Inspiration behind Disney theme parks, offering attractions like roller coasters, roundabouts, puppet theatres, restaurants, cafés, gardens, and a concert hall (1843).
• Christiansborg Palace: Danish seat of government, housing Parliament, Prime Minister's Office, Supreme Court, and Royal household wings.
• LEGO House: Museum and experience centre in Billund.

FINLAND

• Capital: Helsinki
• Currency: Euro
• Languages: Finnish, Swedish
• Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, Christianity, Orthodox
• Major Airport: Helsinki Airport(HEL)
• Airline: Finnair (AY)
• Suomenlinna Fortress: 18th-century sea fortress, reachable via ferry from Helsinki's Market Square
• Turku Castle: Large medieval castle in Finland, functioning as a stronghold, granary, and prison.
• Porvoo: Country's second oldest town (approx. 48km east of Helsinki), offering medieval cathedral, pulpits, and wall paintings.

ICELAND

• Capital: Reykjavík
• Currency: Króna
• Language: Icelandic
• Religions: Evangelical Lutheran, Asatrú
• Major Airport: Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
• Airline: Icelandair (FI)
• Blue Lagoon: Hot springs reaching 37-39 degrees Celsius, known for its health benefits.
• Gullfoss: Iconic waterfall in Southwest Iceland, encompassing two cascades (11m and 21m).
• Strokkur Geysir: Popular geyser, part of the Golden Circle, known worldwide for its activity.

NORWAY

• Capital: Oslo
• Currency: Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
• Language: Norwegian and Sami
• Religions: Christianity, Protestant, Islam, Hinduism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Lutheranism
• Major Airport: Oslo Airport (OSL)
• Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SK),
• Sognefjord: Norway's longest and deepest fjord, stretching 204 kilometers inland from the coast of Bergen
• Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen): Mountain hike with views of Lysefjord and surrounding mountains
• Tromsø: Important base for Arctic expeditions, fishing village.

SWEDEN

• Capital: Stockholm
• Currency: Swedish Krona
• Language: Swedish
• Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Orthodox or Baptist, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism
• Major Airport: Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
• Airline: Scandinavian Airlines (SK)
• Gamla Stan: One of Europe's best-preserved medieval city centers (founded in 1252).
• The Vasa Museum: Houses 10 exhibitions and several historic ships, including a 17th-century warship that sank on its first voyage.
• Drottningholm Palace: UNESCO World Heritage Site on the outskirts of Stockholm, the current residence of the Swedish Royal Family.

LATVIA

• Capital: Riga
• Currency: Latvian Lats (LVL) and Euro
• Language: Latvian or Lettish
• Religions: Catholic, Orthodox, Orthodox Old believer
• Major Airport: Riga International Airport (RIX)
• Airline: Airbaltic (BT)
• Gauja National Park: Largest and oldest national park, protecting the Gauja Valley and the Gauja River, covering 90,000 hectares.
• Riga: Capital of Latvia, UNESCO World Heritage Site; architectural jewel with churches, medieval buildings, Art Nouveau, and wooden architecture.
• Kuldīga: Often called the Nordic Venice, boasting historical architecture.

ESTONIA

• Capital: Tallinn
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Estonian
• Religions: Catholic, Orthodox, Orthodox Old believer
• Major Airport: Tallinn Airport (TLL)
• Airline: Nordica (ND)
• Tallinn's Old Town: UNESCO World Heritage Site, with cobblestone streets and medieval churches (1997).
• Kuressaare Episcopal Castle: Fortifications dating back to the 1380s. Holds a history museum.
• Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour: Museum with a 1930s submarine, an old steam-powered icebreaker, and other artifacts.

LITHUANIA

• Capital: Vilnius
• Currency: The Litas
• Language: Lithuanian
• Religions: Catholic, Orthodox, Orthodox Old believer
• Major Airport: Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
• Airline: FlyLAL-Lithuanian Airlines (TE)
• Trakai Castle: 14th-century castle, a former residence of the Grand Dukes, part of the Trakai History Museum.
• Hill of Crosses: Thousands of metal and wooden crosses. A site of religious fervor.
• The 52m-high Parnidis Dune: A site with mountain pines, meadows, and fine sand.

GREECE

• Capital: Athens
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Greek
• Religions: Christianity
• Major Airport: Athens Airport (ATH)
• Airline: Aegean Airlines (A3)
• Acropolis: Symbol of Athens and Western Civilization. Includes the Parthenon (5th century BC).
• Santorini: Dramatic Greek island, famed for its cliffside towns (Fira and Oia), caldera views and whitewashed buildings
• Delphi: Ancient site dedicated to Apollo (god of light prophecy, music, and healing) and its oracle.

ITALY

• Capital: Rome
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Greek
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
• Airline: ITA Airways (AZ)
• Colosseum: Large amphitheater, a model for sports facilities, built by Vespasian, enlarged by Titus.
• The Grand Canal (Venice): The largest waterway in Venice, a sight of palace architecture.
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Iconic structure, infamous for its lean, built in the 1100s.

MALTA

• Capital: Valletta
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Maltese
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Malta International Airport (MLA)
• Airline: Air Malta (KM)
• Valletta: Malta's capital, demonstrating grandeur of the Knights of Malta, granted the Maltese Islands by the King of Spain in 1530.
• The Idyllic Island of Gozo: Features a fortified city, Victoria; a seaside resort, Marsalforn; and the archeological site of Ggantija Temples.
• Hal Saflieni Hypogeum: Neolithic-era underground cemetery, a rare testament to a vanished civilization.

SPAIN

• Capital: Madrid
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Spanish
• Religions: Catholic and Islam
• Major Airport: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
• Airline: Iberia Airlines (IB)
• The Alhambra and Generalife Gardens: Complex of buildings, towers, walls, gardens, and a mosque, with intricate stone carvings.
• La Sagrada Familia: Catholic Basilica in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí (1882-21st century).
• The Great Mosque of Córdoba: Large Mosque in Córdoba, a finest example of Moorish architecture.

PORTUGAL

• Capital: Lisbon
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Portuguese
• Religions: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim
• Major Airport: Lisbon Airport (LIS)
• Airline: TAP Air Portugal (TP)
• Oceanário de Lisboa: Oceanarium showcasing diverse ocean habitats
• Palácio Nacional de Sintra: UNESCO cultural landscape, significant to Portuguese kings and queens since the first dynasty.
• Torre de Belém: UNESCO World Heritage site in Lisbon, symbol of 15th and 16th-century maritime exploration.

VATICAN CITY

• Capital: Vatican City
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Latin, Italian
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: N/A
• Airline: N/A
• St. Peter's Basilica: Most important church in Rome, replacing earlier structures erected in 326 AD.
• Sistine Chapel: Walls and ceilings covered in vibrant frescoes by Michelangelo and other artists.
• Pinacoteca: Museum with Medieval art including some by Giotto, and works from various periods.

ANDORRA

• Capital: Andorra la Vella
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Catalan
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: N/A
• Airline: N/A
• La Casa de la Vall: Former manor house, seat of the Andorran government (1580).
• Winter Wonderland: Vallnord: Popular winter sports destination in Pyrenees, with several ski resorts.
• Caldea Spa: Extensive spa complex in Andorra la Vella (more than 6,000 square meters).

CROATIA

• Capital: Zagreb
• Currency: Croatian Kuna
• Language: Croatian
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Zagreb International Airport (ZAG)
• Airline: Croatia Airlines (OU)
• Dubrovnik Old Town: UNESCO World Heritage site, magnificent Old Town area within sturdy medieval defensive walls
• Plitvice Lakes National Park: 16 emerald-blue lakes connected by waterfalls.
• Rovinj: Seaside town in northwest Croatia, with a pretty harbor and pastel-coloured houses.

SLOVENIA

• Capital: Ljubljana
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Slovenian
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
• Airline: Adria Airways (JP)
• Lake Bled: Picture-postcard lake, church on an islet, medieval castle. Popular for hikers, bikers, and water sports enthusiasts.
• Postojna Cave: World's largest cave known for a tunnel, passages, galleries and halls..
• Predjama Castle: Located in a cave mouth, the largest cave castle in the world.

SAN MARINO

• Capital: City of San Marino
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Italian
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: N/A
• Airline: N/A
• Rocca Guaita: One of three fortresses on Mount Titano.
• Monte Titano: Highest point on Mount Titano with views overlooking the Apennines and Adriatic coast.
• Palazzo Pubblico: Neo-Gothic-style Government House with a crenelated tower built from local stone in the 1800s.

NORTH MACEDONIA

• Capital: Skopje
• Currency: Macedonian Denar (MKD)
• Language: Macedonian
• Religions: Eastern Orthodox
• Major Airport: Skopje International Airport (SKP)
• Airline: Macedonian Airlines (MAT)
• Lake Ohrid: Deepest and oldest lake in Europe, with diverse endemic and biodiverse ecosystems.
• Skopje: The capital offers a mix of Ottomania, Neoclassical, and modern buildings.
• Galicica National Park: A park with soaring peaks and breathtaking views.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

• Capital: Sarajevo
• Currency: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
• Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
• Religions: Islam, Orthodox, Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
• Airline: FlyBosnia (FBS)
• Mostar: A historical jewel with fascinating Byzantine, Slavic, and Ottoman architecture.
• Jajce: Green region, with roaring waterfalls.
• Trebinje: A historical town with numerous architectural gems, largely constructed in the 18th century.

ALBANIA

• Capital: Tirana
• Currency: Lek
• Language: Albanian
• Religions: Islam
• Major Airport: Albania International Airport (TIA)
• Airline: Albanian Airways (LV)
• Butrint National Park: Popular destination owing to proximity to Greek island of Corfu, and for historical remains of nature.
• Kruje: The birthplace of Albania's national hero, Gjergj Skanderbeg.
• Berat: Known as the 'Town of a Thousand Windows', for its numerous windows.

SERBIA

• Capital: Belgrade
• Currency: Serbian Dinar
• Language: Serbian
• Religions: Catholic, Muslim
• Major Airport: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
• Airline: Air Serbia (JU)
• Stari Ras: 12th-century fortress that was a major part of first Serbian state history.
• Novi Sad: Trading hub in the 18th century, becoming an unofficial capital for Serbian culture.
• Nis: Serbia's third-largest metropolis, a city with diverse and contrasting past architecture.

BELARUS

• Capital: Minsk
• Currency: Belarusian Ruble
• Language: Belarusian, Russian
• Religions: Orthodox
• Major Airport: Minsk National Airport (MSQ)
• Airline: Belavia (B2)
• Nyasvizh Castle: 16th-century castle rebuilt several times, housed within a sanatorium in soviet times.
• Mir Castle (Mirsky Zamok): 16th-century fortress, located in Mir.
• The Braslav Lake: Known for its unusual scenery and glaciated terrain.

BULGARIA

• Capital: Sofia
• Currency: Bulgarian Lev
• Language: Bulgarian
• Religions: Bulgarian Orthodoxy
• Major Airport: Sofia Airport (SOF)
• Airline: Bulgaria Air (FB)
• Rila Monastery: Largest monastery, home to historical artifacts, including iconography and stunning buildings
• Old Nessebar: Charming town with ancient buildings (prehistoric city), 9000 years of history. Features pretty squares, churches and cobblestone streets.
• Pirin National Park: A nature reserve in the Balkan Mountains, home to glacial lakes, vast forests, and high mountain ridges.

KOSOVO

• Capital: Pristina
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Albanian, Serbian
• Religions: Muslim
• Major Airport: Pristina International Airport (PRN)
• Airline: Kosova Airlines
• The Rugova Canyon: Impressive canyon in Europe carved by Peć Bistrica River.
• BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina: Sanctuary for rescued and traumatized bears, a FOUR PAWS International project.

MOLDOVA

• Capital: Chișinău
• Currency: Moldovan Leu
• Language: Romanian
• Religions: Orthodox Christianity
• Major Airport: Chisinau Airport (KIV)
• Airline: Air Moldova (9U)
• Orheiul Vechi: Archaeological complex including fortifications, baths, caves, ruins and monasteries.
• Tipova Monastery: Medieval monastic complexes dug out of the banks of the Dniester River.

POLAND

• Capital: Warsaw
• Currency: Polish Zloty
• Language: Polish
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
• Airline: LOT Polish Airline (LO)
• Wieliczka Salt Mine: One of the oldest salt mines in the world.
• Auschwitz-Birkenau Camps: Concentration camps, previously used for political prisoners and extermination.
• Warsaw Old Market Place: The oldest part of Warsaw with architectural reconstructions after WWII.

ROMANIA

• Capital: Bucharest
• Currency: Romanian Leu
• Language: Romanian
• Religions: Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
• Airline: TAROM (RO)
• Bran Castle: Medieval castle, often associated with Dracula
• Sighisoara: Fortified medieval town. Birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.
• The Palace of Parliament: Largest administrative building; took around 13 years to build, employing 20,000 workers.

RUSSIA

• Capital: Moscow
• Currency: Russian Ruble
• Language: Russian
• Religions: Russian Orthodoxy
• Major Airport: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
• Airline: Aeroflot (SU)
• Lake Baikal: Deepest lake in the world. Largest freshwater lake.
• Moscow: Capital city, combines greenery, historical reminders, stunning architecture, Kremlin, Red Square, and St. Basil's Cathedral.
• The Hermitage Museum: Second-largest art and culture museum with a large collection

CZECH REPUBLIC

• Capital: Prague
• Currency: Czech koruna
• Language: Czech
• Religions: Atheism and Agnosticism, Roman Catholic
• Major Airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
• Airline: Czech Airlines (OK)
• Prague Castle: Largest historical castle in the world, spanning over centuries. Has been home to several Emperors & others.
• Prague's Charles Bridge: Bridge spanning River Vltava, with many statues and historical points of interest.
• St. Vitus Cathedral: Notable for the Bohemian Coronation Jewels, and the tomb of St. Wenceslas.

SLOVAKIA

• Capital: Bratislava
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Slovak
• Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Greek Catholic
• Major Airport: Bratislava Airport (BTS)
• Airline: Slovak Airlines (6Q)
• Bratislava: Capital city of Slovakia, located in the southwestern part of the country, with evidence suggests prehistoric habitation.
• Tatras: Mountain range, part of the country, famous for hiking, climbing, and skiing.
• Spis Castle: A major castle complex in the Slovak region

UKRAINE

• Capital: Kyiv
• Currency: Euro
• Language: Ukrainian
• Religions: Orthodox
• Major Airport: Boryspil International Airport (KBP)
• Airline: Ukraine International Airlines (PS)
• Chernobyl exclusion zone: Site of a nuclear disaster.
• Saint Sophia's Cathedral: UNESCO World Heritage site on account of its unique Baroque exterior.
• Tunnel of Love: Arch-shaped corridor of trees, train track in the middle.

GERMANY

• Capital: Berlin
• Currency: Euro
• Language: German
• Religions: Christianity and Islam
• Major Airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
• Airline: Deutsche Lufthansa AG (LH)
• Berlin's Brandenburg Gate: Impressive Neoclassical structure, modeled on the Acropolis.
• The towering Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom): High Gothic architecture, impressive landmark.
• Neuschwanstein Castle: Fantasy fortress built in the 19th century, inspiration for Walt Disney's castles.

SWITZERLAND

• Capital: Bern
• Currency: Swiss franc
• Language: German, French, Italian and Romansh
• Religions: Christianity, Protestantism
• Major Airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
• Airline: Swiss International Air Lines (LX)
• The Matterhorn: High mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy, climbers have been intrigued by the mountain.
• Jungfraujoch: Highest train station in Europe, located in Grindelwald, and offering views of the alpine landscape.
• Lucerne: Famous for its music concerts and festivals.

AUSTRIA

• Capital: Vienna
• Currency: Euro
• Language: German, Austrian
• Religions: Roman Catholics, Atheist, Eastern Orthodox, Muslim
• Major Airport: Vienna International Airport (VIE)
• Airline: Austrian Airlines (OS)
• The Vienna Hofburg: Historical Imperial Palace, hosting several Austrian monarchs, with a blend of architectural styles (Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Classicism).
• Salzburg Altstadt: Significant religious and spiritual centre in the history of Austria.
• Hallstatt: Picturesque town in Dachstein Salzkammergut region, listed a UNESCO World Heritage site.

HUNGARY

• Capital: Budapest
• Currency: Hungarian Forint
• Language: Hungarian Magyar
• Religions: Roman Catholics, Calvinist, Lutheran, Greek Catholic
• Major Airport: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD)
• Airline: Malev Hungarian Airlines (MA)
• Buda Castle: Historic landmark, includes over 200 rooms
• The Danube River: River that traverses 10 countries, with crucial strategic position and significance for trade.
• Hungarian Parliament Building: A notable architectural marvel, among the world's largest administrative buildings, and is a World Heritage site.

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