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European Countries Quiz

Capitals, borders, languages, and geography — how well do you know the countries of Europe?

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About the European Countries Quiz

The European Countries Quiz is a free medium-level Geography quiz featuring 20 multiple-choice questions. Capitals, borders, languages, and geography — how well do you know the countries of Europe? Each question comes with a 20-second countdown timer and instant explanations after every answer so you can learn as you play. This quiz is completely free on GoKwiz — no account or sign up required.

European Countries Quiz — Practice Questions

1. What is the capital of Norway?

  1. Bergen
  2. Copenhagen
  3. Oslo
  4. Stockholm

2. Which is the smallest country in Europe?

  1. Liechtenstein
  2. Monaco
  3. San Marino
  4. Vatican City

3. How many countries share a land border with Germany?

  1. 11
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 9

4. What is the capital of Ukraine?

  1. Kharkiv
  2. Kyiv
  3. Lviv
  4. Odessa

5. Which European country has the longest coastline?

  1. Greece
  2. Iceland
  3. Norway
  4. United Kingdom

6. What is the capital of the Netherlands?

  1. Amsterdam
  2. Rotterdam
  3. The Hague
  4. Utrecht

7. Which country is NOT a member of the European Union?

  1. Finland
  2. Norway
  3. Poland
  4. Sweden

8. The Iberian Peninsula contains which two countries (plus a tiny territory)?

  1. Portugal, Spain, and Andorra
  2. Spain and Andorra
  3. Spain and France
  4. Spain and Portugal (plus Gibraltar)

9. What is the capital of Switzerland?

  1. Basel
  2. Bern
  3. Geneva
  4. Zurich

10. Which European country has the largest population?

  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Italy
  4. UK

11. The Baltic States are three former Soviet republics on the Baltic Sea. What are they?

  1. Estonia, Finland, Latvia
  2. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
  3. Finland, Estonia, Latvia
  4. Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus

12. Which country has the city of Brussels as its capital and is home to the EU's main institutions?

  1. Belgium
  2. France
  3. Luxembourg
  4. Netherlands

13. What is the longest river entirely within Europe (not counting rivers that also flow through Asia)?

  1. The Danube
  2. The Rhine
  3. The Seine
  4. The Volga

14. Which Scandinavian country is NOT part of the Scandinavian Peninsula?

  1. Denmark
  2. Finland
  3. Norway
  4. Sweden

15. What is the capital of Poland?

  1. Gdansk
  2. Krakow
  3. Lodz
  4. Warsaw

16. Which body of water separates Great Britain from continental Europe?

  1. The Bay of Biscay
  2. The English Channel
  3. The Irish Sea
  4. The North Sea

17. Kosovo declared independence from which country in 2008?

  1. Albania
  2. Bosnia
  3. North Macedonia
  4. Serbia

18. Which two European microstates are landlocked within Italy?

  1. Andorra and San Marino
  2. Monaco and Liechtenstein
  3. Vatican City and Monaco
  4. Vatican City and San Marino

19. What is the capital of the Czech Republic (Czechia)?

  1. Bratislava
  2. Brno
  3. Krakow
  4. Prague

20. Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe?

  1. France
  2. Germany
  3. Italy
  4. Spain

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