European Geography & Records
Located inside the city of Rome, this is the smallest independent country in the world.
Vatican City
Which famous large castle in the Czech Republic is the seat of the president?
Prague Castle is the seat of the president.
Born with grey or white feathers, these birds turn bright pink because of the food they eat.
flamingos
These animals can never leave their shells because their bones are physically attached to them.
Tortoises
Which climate zone is very cold, covered in ice and snow, and has long winters?
The polar zone is very cold and covered in ice.
Stretching roughly 3,530 km through Russia, this is the longest river in Europe.
Volga
Which French city is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
Paris
This Arctic animal can see ultraviolet light, which helps them see clearly across the white snow.
Reindeer
To keep others from stealing their food, these clever animals sometimes pretend to hide their food in fake spots.
Squirrels
Which climate zone is hot and dry or warm, located between the tropical and temperate zones?
The subtropical zone.
This Turkish city is the only one in the world located on two continents.
Istanbul
Which famous clock tower with a big bell is in London, England?
Big Ben is in London, England.
This reptile species can shoot blood out of its eyes to stop predators in their tracks.
Horned lizard
Lacking eyelids, these reptiles can never close their eyes and smell their surroundings using their tongues.
Snakes
Which climate zone has four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) and mild weather?
The temperate zone has four seasons.
How many official languages are there in Europe?
There are 24 official languages in Europe.
Which famous ancient circle of big stones is in England?
Stonehenge
These birds can drink both fresh and salt water and can even remember human faces.
Seagulls
Hunting alone, this wild cat has hearing so sharp it can listen to a mouse moving underneath the snow.
Lynx
Which animals live in temperate zone forests? (Name at least 5.)
squirrel, wild boar, lynx, hare, eagle
Standing at 5,642 meters in the Caucasus Mountains, this is the highest mountain peak in Europe.
Mount Elbrus
What is the capital of Hungary, famous for its Parliament building on the Danube river?
Budapest
Able to dive hundreds of meters deep, these aquatic mammals can close their ears and nostrils while underwater.
Seals
Armed with incredibly powerful jaws, this animal can crush frozen meat and bite straight through bones.
Wolverine
Which reptiles like the warm sun in the subtropical zone? (Name at least two).
Lizards and snakes like the warm sun.