Geography
Which European country has the largest number of islands?
Sweden which is home to 267,570 islands - more than any other nation.
Which country is the newest member of the EU, joining in 2013?
Croatia
This tiny principality, known for its casino and Grand Prix, is the second smallest country in the world.
Monaco
Finding a Shamrock brings good luck while killing a robin brings bad luck…
Ireland
Who was the European musician who composed his first composition at the age of five?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music in 1761, at age five; by age six, he had performed before two imperial courts.
Name four seas that border the European continent
Mediterranean, Baltic, North, Black Seas
What was the original name of the European Union?
The European Economic Community
(It was a regional organisation that aimed to bring about economic integration among its member states. It was created by the Treaty of Rome of 1957).
Where’s the place where more chocolate is bought more than in every other place in Europe and the world?
Brussels Airport
Belgian chocolate is one of the best chocolates in the world. The Brussels Airport sells over 800 tonnes of chocolate every year!
In this Baltic country, whistling indoors is strictly avoided in homes because it is believed to summon demons or evil spirits.
Lithuania
Who was the pioneering scientist who discovered two new chemical elements and became the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different sciences?
Marie Curie – discovered radium and polonium, and pioneered research on radioactivity
Which country has the longest coastline in Europe?
Norway
It's the longest in Europe and the second-longest in the world (after Canada), over 100,000 kilometers long. When including all its fjords and islands, which would circle the Earth two and a half times if straightened.
Which countries are the 6 founding members of the European Union?
Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, West Germany.
What’s the hardest European language to learn, according to the Europeans?
Finnish is the dark horse of languages found in Europe and one of the hardest worldwide. It hasn't shared roots with the other Indo-European languages
In which Eastern European country is it considered bad luck to give an even number of flowers to girls because they are mostly reserved for funerals?
Ukraine
Giving an even number of flowers is a sign of mourning and bad luck.
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
In which country does the traditional “Sausege Tossing” take place?
Switzerland
It takes place in the Swiss town of Rapperswil as sausages, bread rolls, and gingerbread rain down from the windows above. This bizarre tradition is said to go back to 1350, when wealthy citizens handed food to hungry children through their windows.
In which country people say: "Don’t sit down when baking a tort".
Poland
If you do the cake and you will “sit down,” basically it will mean the cake will be flat rather than being nice and fluffy.
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 is the country with the greatest variety of bread types?
Germany claims to have over 1,300 basic varieties of breads, rolls, and pastries, and it has the largest consumption of bread per person worldwide.
Throwing a shoe over your shoulder brings luck, but pouring beer in an inappropriate mug brings bad luck…
Czech Republic
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