Where do the coins that are thrown in the Trevi Fountain go?
They are donated to charity
The city of Paris is also known as what?
The city of love
What is a common hobby that lots of Icelandic locals love to do?
Reading
Which finger can you hold up just to order a beer in Germany?
The thumb
How many lakes does Switzerland have?
7000 Lakes ranging from big lakes to smaller bodies of lakes
What country located inside Italy is the worlds smallest country?
Vatican city
What is the most visited monument in Paris?
Notre Dame
What is the country of Iceland ranked as safety wise in the world?
Number 1 safest country in the world
How big is Berlin?
Almost 9 times bigger than Paris
What tunnel is in Switzerland that is the longest in the world?
Gotthard Tunnel
the world's longest (57.1 km) and deepest (2,450 m) railway tunnel
What city in Italy was pizza invented?
Naples
What other countries' ruins still exist in Paris?
Roman Ruins
What outdoor activity is good to do year round?
Swimming (in lagoons mostly)
Most taxis in Germany are which car brand?
Mercedes
How many languages are spoken in Switzerland?
4 (French, German, Italian, and Romansh)
Italy is the world largest producer of what drink?
Wine
What year was the Eiffel Tower the worlds largest building until?
January 26,1887- March 31,1889
The Icelandic language has over 100 different words to describe what weather element?
100 words just for wind
1,500 different types of sausages!
From Bratwurst to Weisswurst and Currywurst, sausages are such a big part of German culture that there’s even a Currywurst Museum in Berlin.
Switzerland is known to invent this kind of dessert
Milk chocolate
the country that invented milk chocolate leads the world in consumption. The people of Switzerland consume the most annual chocolate per capita at 11.8 kilograms. The Swiss also an average of 8.7 kg per year.
What food do Italians eat for dessert that most Americans would eat as a meal?
Salad
What museum in France is the Mona Lisa located in?
The Louvre
how many hours does daylight last for summer and winter in iceland
summer- 21-24 hours of daylight
winter- 4-5 hours of daylight
What is the most famous forest in Germany?
The legendary Black Forest is known for cuckoo clocks, fairy tales, and cherry cake.
Swiss guards are know for what?
The Pope's army
The Swiss Guard was created in the 1500s by Pope Julius II as his personal security force. The pope specifically chose Swiss mercenaries who were regarded as the best in the world. Today, the Swiss Guard remains active and consists entirely of Swiss-born soldiers.