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European Geography Basics

World Geography

Test your knowledge of fundamental geographical facts about Europe.

Europe Geography Countries Capitals Rivers Mountains
18 Questions Easy Ages 8+ Apr 1, 2026
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1 What is the capital city of France?
  • A Berlin
  • B Madrid
  • C Paris
  • D Rome
2 Which mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain?
  • A Alps
  • B Pyrenees
  • C Carpathians
  • D Apennines
3 The river Thames flows through which major European capital city?
  • A Dublin
  • B London
  • C Edinburgh
  • D Amsterdam
4 Which country is known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'?
  • A Sweden
  • B Norway
  • C Finland
  • D Denmark
5 What is the largest island in Europe?
  • A Sicily
  • B Great Britain
  • C Sardinia
  • D Ireland
6 The ancient city of Rome is the capital of which European country?
  • A Greece
  • B Spain
  • C Portugal
  • D Italy
7 Which of these is the longest river in Europe?
  • A Danube
  • B Rhine
  • C Volga
  • D Dnieper
8 What is the highest mountain peak in Europe?
  • A Matterhorn
  • B Mont Blanc
  • C Elbrus
  • D Mount Olympus
9 Which body of water separates Europe from Africa?
  • A Black Sea
  • B North Sea
  • C Mediterranean Sea
  • D Baltic Sea
10 The city of Prague is the capital of which European nation?
  • A Poland
  • B Hungary
  • C Czech Republic
  • D Slovakia
11 Which of these countries is not located in the Balkan Peninsula?
  • A Croatia
  • B Serbia
  • C Slovenia
  • D Estonia
12 What is the primary language spoken in Portugal?
  • A Spanish
  • B French
  • C Portuguese
  • D Italian
13 Which European country is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean?
  • A Iceland
  • B Ireland
  • C Malta
  • D Cyprus
14 The Eiffel Tower is located in which European capital city?
  • A Rome
  • B Berlin
  • C Paris
  • D Madrid
15 Which country is famous for its canals and windmills, with Amsterdam as its capital?
  • A Belgium
  • B Netherlands
  • C Luxembourg
  • D Switzerland
16 What is the capital city of Germany?
  • A Munich
  • B Hamburg
  • C Frankfurt
  • D Berlin
17 The Alps mountain range is a prominent feature in which of these countries?
  • A Ireland
  • B Spain
  • C Switzerland
  • D Portugal
18 Which European capital city is built on multiple islands and is known as the 'Venice of the North'?
  • A Stockholm
  • B Oslo
  • C Helsinki
  • D Copenhagen
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