Basic questions
How many countries are in Europe?
44
Little dark men, mafia, pasta
Italy
Located in Southern Europe, it is a peninsula shaped like a long boot that extends into the Mediterranean Sea.
Italy
He was a German-born scientist who is a global icon of genius. He is most famous for his theory about space and time called relativity and for the world's most famous equation: E=mc². His wild white hair and thoughtful face are instantly recognizable.
Albert Einstein
This is a very simple flag, consisting of three perfectly equal horizontal stripes. The colors from top to bottom are red, white, and red. A widely told legend says the central white stripe symbolizes the untouched part of a white war tunic, stained with blood only on its edges during battle
Austria
What is the name of the famous, narrow strait that separates the Iberian Peninsula from Africa and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea?
The Strait of Gibraltar
Chocolate, beer, waffles, sprouts, fries
Belgium
Situated in Northwestern Europe, it is an archipelagic nation surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Irish Sea.
United Kingdom
She was a British author who created one of the most successful fictional worlds in history. Her series follows a young boy with a lightning-shaped scar who discovers he is a wizard. The books sparked a global film and media phenomenon.
J.K. Rowling
This flag features a deep red field with a powerful black double-headed eagle at its center. This eagle was the personal heraldic symbol of the country's medieval national hero and represents sovereignty and strength, serving as a very ancient and unique national emblem.
Albania
Which landlocked country in Central Europe is a federal republic known for its political neutrality, banking sector, watches, and the Alps?
Switzerland
Beer, drunks, rough, red hair, green clothing
Ireland
Located in Central-Eastern Europe, it lies on the North European Plain and is often described as a crossroads between Western and Eastern Europe.
Poland
He was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance, a painter, scientist, and inventor. He painted arguably the world's most famous portrait—a woman with an enigmatic smile—and its most famous religious scene, depicting a final meal. His notebooks are filled with futuristic designs.
Leonardo da Vinci
This flag has a white field. At its center is an outline map of the country's entire territory in an orange-yellow color (representing its rich copper resources). Below the outline are two crossed green olive branches, symbolizing peace and hope. This is the only national flag in the world that uses a map of its own country as the primary design.
Cyprus
Which European empire, at its height in the 16th and 17th centuries, was ruled by the Habsburg dynasty and controlled vast territories including Spain, the Netherlands, parts of Italy, and territories in the Americas?
The Spanish Empire
Frog eaters, unshaved women, cuisine, wine, cowards
France
Situated in west-central Europe, it is a landlocked alpine country nestled in the heart of the Alps.
Switzerland
She was a Polish-born physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She is the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. She named one of the elements she discovered after her homeland.
Marie Curie
This flag consists of three vertical stripes in blue, yellow, and red. What sets it apart is that the country's national coat of arms is centered on the wider yellow stripe. The central element of the coat of arms is a golden eagle holding a cross in its beak and standing atop a crown. The eagle's chest is a shield adorned with the traditional heraldic symbols of different historical regions, creating a rich, layered composition.
Moldova
In 1066, which famous battle in England marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule and established Norman dominance, led by William the Conqueror?
The Battle of Hastings
Drug barons, corrupt police, coffee, and jungles
Columbia
Located in Southeastern Europe, at the northwest corner of the Balkan Peninsula. Its territory has an extremely unusual shape—like a "boomerang" or "swan"—combining continental, coastal, and enclave characteristics.
Croatia
He was a Dutch post-impressionist painter. Although he sold only one painting in his lifetime, his works—like a starry night sky over a village or a series of sunflowers—are now among the world's most valuable. He is famous for his bold use of color and emotional intensity, and he struggled with mental health throughout his life.
Vincent Van Gogh
This flag's design is highly distinctive: a blue right-angled triangle occupies the lower hoist side (bottom left). A broad yellow diagonal band runs from the top hoist side to the bottom fly side. Along both edges of this yellow band runs a continuous line of white five-pointed stars. However, the stars near the flag's edges are partly "cut off," symbolizing their infinite number. The overall composition is dynamic and features striking modern geometry.
Bosnia and Herzegovina