History & Facts
How many countries are in the European Union?
Twenty-seven (27)
To join the European Union a country should:
Agree with the laws and values of the EU
Different kinds of money are called:
Currencies
What is diversity?
Different cultures, languages, and ideas.
When was the Schengen Area formed?
1985
What events encouraged European countries to integrate and work together?
World War 1 & 2
This area allows people to travel from one country to another without passport control
The Schengen Area
The currency of the European Union is called:
The Euro
What does "United in Diversity" mean?
people in the EU work together and learn from each other even though they may be different
How many stars are on the flag of the European Union
Twelve (12)
When did the United Kingdom officially leave the European Union?
31 January 2020
Which country is the newest member of the European Union?
Croatia (Croacia)
How many countries use the Euro as their currency?
Twenty (20)
What does "free move" refer to?
Citizens of countries in the European Union can freely move to other countries in the European Union for work or school
Who composed the anthem of the European Union?
Ludwig van Beethoven
Which were the original 6 European countries that started this idea?
Belgium (Belgica), France (Francia), Germany (Alemania), Italy (Italia), Luxembourg (Luxemburgo), and the Netherlands (Paises Bajos)
Name three countries that are trying to join the European Union
Albania
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Moldova (Moldovia)
Montenegro
North Macedonia (Macedonia del Norte)
Serbia
Turkey (Turquía)
Ukraine (Ucrania)
Why do many countries use the same currency (the Euro)?
To make doing business and traveling within Europe easier
How many official languages does the European Union have?
Twenty-four (24)
How many non-EU countries are part of the Schengen Area?
Iceland (Islandia), Liechtenstein, Norway (Noruega), and Switzerland (Suiza)