Uncover Europe

Question: Greenland’s official name is:

Answer: In the language of its inhabitants, Greenland is known as Kalaallit Nunaat. Formerly a Danish territory, it has exercised home rule since 1979.

Question: What is the capital of Denmark?

Answer: The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is also the country’s largest city.

Question: What is the name for the stadium of ancient Rome?

Answer: The Coliseum was built in the 1st century. Completed in 80 CE, it was ancient Rome’s principal sports stadium.

Question: What is Turkey’s longest river?

Answer: Turkey’s longest river, the Kizil, flows through the peninsula. The great Tigris and Euphrates rivers begin in the heart of eastern Turkey and flow to the southern border.

Question: Which of these seas is in Europe?

Answer: The Baltic Sea is a large body of water in northwestern Europe. Among its major ports are St. Petersburg, Stockholm, and Danzig.

Question: What is the national anthem of France?

Answer: La Marseillaise, or the song of Marseilles, was written in 1792. It has been the French anthem since 1795.

Question: Where is the Brandenburg Gate located?

Answer: The Brandenburg Gate is a famous landmark in Berlin, the capital of Germany.

Question: What river flows through Paris, France?

Answer: The Seine River flows through the center of Paris.