Geography
Which country is known as "the Land of Fire and Ice"?
Iceland
How many countries are currently members of the European Union?
27
This tiny principality, known for its casino and Grand Prix, is the second smallest country in the world.
Monaco
What is the age range for participants in the European Solidarity Corps?
18-30 years old.
What year was the European Union officially created?
In 1993 when the Maastricht Treaty came into effect.
Which European country has the largest number of islands?
Finland (approximately 188,000 islands).
Which city is often called the "capital" of the EU, as it hosts many key institutions?
Brussels, Belgium
Which country is considered the most “friendly”?
Austria. Score 93.88
What is the name of an international study program for a master's degree that gives students the chance to study for the same degree at multiple universities?
Erasmus Mundus
When did the Euro become the official currency for many EU countries?
In 2002
What is the highest mountain in Europe?
Mount Elbrus: 5642 meters above sea level and it is located in Russia.
Which country is the newest member of the EU, joining in 2013?
Croatia
The Spanish painter, known for his surrealist works, is famous for his melting clocks in "The Persistence of Memory".
Salvador Dalí
Who runs the European Solidarity Corps?
European Commission
This year saw the largest single expansion of the EU, with 10 new countries joining
2004 (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus, Malta).
Which European country has a region called Transnistria that has declared independence but is not internationally recognized?
Moldova
What do the stars on the EU flag represent?
Unity, solidarity and harmony
Which Eastern European country created a string instrument that combines elements of the lute and zither and called bandura?
Ukraine
What is the certificate's name used in European youth projects to recognize non-formal and informal learning experiences?
Youthpass certificate
Who is considered one of the 'Founding Fathers' of European Unity and proposed the Declaration in 1950?
Robert Schuman
The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is shared by which three countries?
Netherlands, Germany, Denmark
What is the motto of the European Union?
"United in diversity"
Which Nordic country hosts the Wife-Carrying World Championships as part of its summer festivities?
Finland
Which European youth information network promotes European opportunities and encourages young people to become active citizens?
Eurodesk
Which important agreement was redacted in 1985? What was its function?
The Schengen Agreement. Allows EU citizens to travel between most EU countries without a passport