Europe Map Quiz - Be a Geography Whiz with this Map of Europe Quiz
Written by Jessica Holom
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Think you know your way around the globe? Then show us what you've got with this Europe map quiz! From Paris to Prague, London to Lisbon, use hints to identify the country outlines in our map of Europe.
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Jessica HolomJessica Holom is a freelance writer and digital nomad with a background in literature, art, and writing. She believes curiosity never killed a single cat and enjoys learning, world-exploring, and writing about both.
Europe Map Quiz Questions
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Question 1
You might want to drive up this country's stunning Amalfi coast. What is this boot-shaped nation on the Mediterranean Sea?
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ASpain
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BUnited Kingdom
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CItaly
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DPortugal
Italy
Italy is a treasure-trove of natural and cultural wonder. From the Amalfi coast to the rugged Alps, from the rolling green hills of Tuscany to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, there's something for everyone in Italy. Whether you visit for the art, the food, or the romance, you won't be disappointed.
Question 2
Squeezed between France and Spain, this tiny nation calls the Pyrenees home. Name that fun-sized country.
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AMonaco
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BSan Marino
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CLiechtenstein
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DAndorra
Andorra
Don't forget about Andorra. As one of the smallest countries in Europe, Andorra is bounded by Spain to the south and west and France to the north and east. Located among the southern Pyrenees peaks, Andorra is entirely composed of mountain valleys and streams – two streams of which take up around a tenth of the country's entire land area.
Question 3
This big agricultural Russian neighbor is often called the “breadbasket of Europe”. Name that wheaty nation.
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AUkraine
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BPoland
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CFrance
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DHungary
Ukraine
Flowing through the center of Ukraine is the Dnieper River – a good source of irrigation for all the agricultural land in the breadbasket. The country has long been dominated by its neighbors but became fully independent in the late 20th century. With a Black Sea coast, sunflower fields galore, and the stunning Carpathian mountain range, Ukraine has a boastful landscape, and its flag is even said to symbolize the blue sky over wheat fields.
Question 4
The “Land of Ice and Fire” is home to the Blue Lagoon and Vatna Glacier. Name that island nation.
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AMalta
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BSweden
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CGreenland
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DIceland
Iceland
The island nation of Iceland boasts many natural wonders, including the Vatna Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe; the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal pool; the Svartifoss waterfall, backdropped by volcanic cylinders; and so much more. When you travel there, you can also lie out under some of the most stunning views of the Northern Lights.
Question 5
If you cross to this island nation via the sea, you might use the Giant’s Causeway to get there. Name that Gaelic country.
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AUnited Kingdom
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BIreland
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CDenmark
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DSweden
Ireland
The rich history of Ireland means that the island is divided between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The Giant's Causeway is in Northern Ireland (part of the UK) and is said to have been destroyed by a giant fleeing another giant (as they do). Of course, the Republic of Ireland also has plenty of not-so-hidden gems, including the Wicklow Mountains, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Ring of Kerry.
Question 6
Made up of three small islands including Gozo, what nation is smack dab in the middle of the Mediterranean?
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AMalta
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BCyprus
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CGreece
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DCzech Republic
Malta
This beautiful pearl of an island country in the Mediterranean is composed of Malta, Gozo, and Comino with the last being largely uninhabited. The archipelago features such treasures as the Blue Lagoon, the old capital of Mdina, the St. Elmo Fort, and countless more sights to see.
Question 7
France is so close, there’s a Chunnel to connect with this island country.
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ASpain
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BBelgium
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CMonaco
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DUnited Kingdom
United Kingdom
Consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom is surrounded by bodies of water, including the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Celtic Sea, and the English Channel. The Channel Tunnel – or "Chunnel" – connects the UK to France across the English Channel.
Question 8
Fenced in by the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Alps, and the Pyrenees, this nation’s strategic location has long made it prosperous.
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ASpain
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BFrance
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CGreece
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DIceland
France
France is well-connected. Literally. The major ports in France – including Lyon, Marseille, and Havre – have provided convenient sea routes for industry throughout history, while the Seine, the Rhine and other rivers all flow to the sea. Its location has always been a selling point, and its cuisine is hard to beat.
Question 9
With seven neighbors, including Germany and Slovakia, you might take some sausage on a walk through the Crooked Forest in this country. Name that Eastern European nation.
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APoland
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BAustria
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CUkraine
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DBelarus
Poland
Apart from Germany and Slovakia, Poland borders Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, and Russia, along with one short northern tip on the Baltic Sea. And the Crooked Forest we speak of? It's this groovy grove near Gryfino with 400 pines that appear like they're a melting Dali painting. Wicked.
Question 10
Separated from Morocco by the Strait of Gibraltar, this nation takes up most of the Iberian Peninsula. Name that space hog.
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AFrance
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BPortugal
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CSpain
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DSweden
Spain
You can actually travel from a port in Spain to one in Morocco within a half hour. That's how close these two countries are! But we're not sure if you'll be able to pull yourself away. Full of mountains, plateaus, beautiful beaches, and islands, Spain is a treat for world explorers.
Question 11
This “low-lying country” is the friendly neighbor of Belgium. Name that tulip wonderland.
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ASwitzerland
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BCzech Republic
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CDenmark
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DThe Netherlands
The Netherlands
The name of this country means "low-lying lands," referencing the fact that the Netherlands is so susceptible to flooding that some of its lands have been reclaimed by the sea. Holland, a part of the Netherlands, means "Wooded land." Whether on the canals of Amsterdam, in the woods of Scheveningen, or in the tulip fields of windmilled Flevoland, the Netherlands will leave its mark on you.
Question 12
Located on the Balkan Peninsula, this country of thousands of islands is bordered by three seas. Name that Acropolis metropolis.
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AGreece
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BItaly
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CFinland
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DMalta
Greece
Of Greece's 6,000 islands, only 277 are inhabited, but that doesn't keep travelers from island-hopping. Whether you visit the Parthenon atop the Acropolis on mainland Athens or board a ferry to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, or any number of its islands on the Ionian, Aegean, and Crete Seas, your sunset won't look more beautiful than in this effervescent country.
Question 13
Separated from Denmark by “The Sound,” this country doesn’t mind cold winters. Name that Scandinavian archipelago.
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AFinland
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BUnited Kingdom
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CSweden
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DRussia
Sweden
Sweden has a whopping 221,831 islands, and a surprising number of them are inhabited. With only 1000 without residents, you'll likely need a boat to get around. The country's capital of Stockholm, alone, has fourteen islands, connected by 57 bridges!
Question 14
Cruella de Vil would love it here. What scenic nation has a coast named after a dog breed?
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AItaly
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BCroatia
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CGreece
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DBulgaria
Croatia
Did you know Dalmatians originated in Croatia? The dog breed is named after the Dalmatian Coast on the Adriatic Sea, where the dogs were first born and bred. Both Split and Dubrovnik are found on this coast, the latter of which served as the scenic King's Landing filming location in Game of Thrones.
Question 15
Rubbing shoulders with Belarus, Russia, and Poland, what is the largest of the three Baltic states?
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ALithuania
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BLatvia
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CEstonia
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DGermany
Lithuania
This 65,300 square kilometer nation is 151 times smaller than the US, but it's the largest of the three Baltic states. The country wasn't always small though; in fact, by the end of the fourteenth century, it was the largest country in Europe. The other Baltics are Estonia and Latvia, all three of which border the Baltic Sea.
Question 16
Smack dab in the middle of Central Europe, this nation was once home to Bohemia. Name that hipster haven.
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ASlovakia
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BPoland
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CItaly
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DCzech Republic
Czech Republic
Bohemians didn't originally come from Portland. The Czech Republic is home to Bohemia, a historical region once owned and operated by Bohemian kings. The country is composed of rolling hills surrounded by various mountain ranges, including the Carpathians.
Question 17
What musical and mountainous country is centered between the East and West and is one half of the neutral core of Europe?
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AAustria
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BCzech Republic
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CAlbania
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DFrance
Austria
Together with Switzerland, Austria joins forces to create the neutral core of Europe. The mountainous country – which is known for inventing waltz and being home to a host of classical composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and many more – is a favorite haunt for skiers and climbers. Be sure to bring your snow boots!
Question 18
As one of the oldest countries in Europe, this Mediterranean basin nation served many an empire. Name that strategic location.
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ATurkey
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BBulgaria
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CMacedonia
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DPortugal
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is around 1,300 years old, making it one of the oldest countries in Europe. Located on the Balkan peninsula, the country featured important trade routes (including the Silk Road which connected to China) that served ancient Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. Bulgaria liked to move it, move it.
Question 19
You’d be hard put to find a more fjord-ed country. Name this Scandinavian natural wonder.
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ASweden
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BIceland
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CNorway
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DHungary
Norway
With 1,190 fjords across the country and the Svalbard islands, Norway boasts the mosts fjords in the world. Before you break out the dictionary, a fjord is defined by Oxford as "a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway and Iceland, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley." But fjords aren't the only natural wonders of Norway. The country features 10 of the 30 tallest waterfalls in the world, glorious mountains, and more scenic overlooks than you can take a selfie at.
Question 20
As one of Europe's smallest countries, you get a lot of bang for your buck in this Ardennes Mountain nation. Name that Belgian neighbor.
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ALuxembourg
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BAndorra
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CMonaco
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DUkraine
Luxembourg
The eighth smallest country in Europe stands at only 2,586 square kilometers. Locked in by Germany, France, and Belgium, Luxembourg – whose name means "Little Fortress" – has historically been run by various states but has been autonomous since at least the 10th century.
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