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1
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Which sea borders Chile?

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The Pacific Ocean

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What is the name of the desert located in the northern region of Chile?

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Atacama Desert

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What is the name of the Vatican City’s army?

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The Swiss Guard

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4
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Who is the Head of State of Vatican?

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Pope

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What is the meeting of Cardinals to elect the Pope called?

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Conclave

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6
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Who assumes authority when the Pope dies?

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Camerlengo

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7
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Who was crucified upside down and died?

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St. Peter

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Which is the residence of the Pope?

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Apostolic Palace

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9
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Which concordat established Vatican as a country?

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Lateran Treaty

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10
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Which ancient attraction in Vatican City is located in the center of St. Peter’s Square?

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Egyptian obelisk

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Where is the capital of Estonia?

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Tallinn

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12
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What is the largest lake in Estonia?

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Lake Peipus

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13
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What is the national symbol of Estonia?

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Barn Swallow

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14
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The Estonian language belongs to which group of languages?

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Baltic-Finnic

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15
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How many islands does Estonia have?

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2355

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16
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Where can you find the underwater prison in Estonia?

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Rummu

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17
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What is the name of the traditional alcoholic Estonian drink?

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Vana Tallin

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18
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What is the currency of Estonia?

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Euro

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Surrounded by four countries, Latvia touches which body of water to the west?

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Baltic Sea

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Of the four countries which share a land border with Latvia, which is closest in size to Latvia?

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Lithuania

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21
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Which of Latvia’s rivers is the longest one to be entirely contained within the country?

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Gauja

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What does the title of Latvia’s national anthem ‘Dievs, svētī Latviju!’ mean?

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God Bless Latvia!

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23
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Which two colors make up Latvia’s national flag?

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Carmine red and White

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24
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What is Latvia’s national bird?

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White Wagtail

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25
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Where is the capital of Latvia?

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Riga

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26
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Who is the current president of Latvia?

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Edgars Rinkevics

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What is the largest city in population in Lithuania?

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Vilnius

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28
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According to Lithuanian beliefs, on which holiday are animals able to speak?

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Christmas Eve

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29
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What language is spoken in Lithuania?

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Lithuanian

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30
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What is the highest mountain in Lithuania?

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Aukštojas Hill

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31
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What is the most popular sport in Lithuania?

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Basketball

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32
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What is the national dish of Lithuania?

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Cepelinai

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33
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What is the longest river in Lithuania?

A

Neman River

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34
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When did Lithuania join the European Union?

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2004

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35
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What is the capital of Georgia?

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Tbilisi

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36
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What is the Georgian currency?

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Lari

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37
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What is the main religion practiced in Georgia?

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Orthodox Christianity

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38
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Which city in Georgia is famous for its many cable cars?

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Chiatura

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39
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What is the official language of Georgia?

A

Georgian

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40
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The Georgian language belongs to which group of languages?

A

Kartvelian Languages

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41
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How do Georgians call their country?

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Sakartvelo or land of the Kartvels

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42
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How many letters are in the Georgian alphabet?

A

33

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43
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What percentage of Iceland is covered by glaciers?

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11%

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44
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Who was the first permanent settler of Iceland?

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Ingolfr Arnarson

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45
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What is the national animal of Iceland?

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Gyrfalcon

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46
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What is the only land mammal native to Iceland?

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Arctic Fox

47
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Where is the capital of Iceland?

A

Reykjavik

48
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Is Iceland the first country in the world to have a democratically elected female president?

A

Yes

49
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Which university in Iceland was established in the early twentieth century and open to both men and women from the beginning?

A

University of Iceland

50
Q

What is the currency of Iceland nowadays?

A

Icelandic króna (ISK)

51
Q

Which religion is the majority in Djibouti?

A

Islam

52
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What is the currency of Djibouti?

A

Franc

53
Q

What is the capital of Djibouti?

A

Djibouti

54
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Which strait is to the east of Djibouti?

A

Strait of Mandeb

55
Q

What is the lowest point in Djibouti?

A

Lake Assal

56
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When did Djibouti become independent?

A

27 June 1977

57
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What is the most widely spoken language in Djibouti?

A

Somali

58
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Which country is to the north of Djibouti?

A

Eritrea

59
Q

What animal provides 50% of all the protein eaten in Peru?

A

Guinea Pig

60
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What is the currency called in Peru?

A

Nuevo Sol

61
Q

What is the capital of Peru?

A

Lima

62
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What special species of rodent can be spotted in Peru?

A

Viscacha

63
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During which month does the Inca religious celebration Inti Raymi take place in Peru?

A

June

64
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What’s the national drink in Peru?

A

Pisco

65
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How many official languages are spoken in Peru?

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3

66
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How do people celebrate New Year in Peru?

A

By gifting each other yellow underpants

67
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Which animal is unique in the world that Bulgaria has?

A

Marbled Polecat

68
Q

What is the national drink of Bulgaria?

A

Rakia

69
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What food are Bulgarians very proud of?

A

Yogurt

70
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What official language do Bulgarians speak?

A

Bulgarian

71
Q

What is the main dish of Bulgaria?

A

Shopska Salata

72
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What religion is in Bulgaria?

A

Eastern Orthodox Christianity

73
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Why is Bulgaria called the land of roses?

A

Bulgaria is one of the biggest rose-oil producers in the world

74
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Where is the wonder place in Bulgaria?

A

Vratsa Balkan

75
Q

What’s the capital city of Argentina?

A

Buenos Aires

76
Q

How many gold medals did Argentina win in Athens Olympics 2004?

A

2

77
Q

What type of tea is the national drink of Argentina?

A

Mate

78
Q

When is the Independence Day of Argentina?

A

9th July

79
Q

What’s one of the most well-known types of dances originated in Argentina?

A

Tango

80
Q

Which ocean borders Argentina to the east?

A

Atlantic Ocean

81
Q

What’s special about avenue 9 de Julio in Argentina?

A

It’s the widest avenue in the world

82
Q

When did Argentina host the Football World Cup?

A

1978

83
Q

What is the most famous food in Kenya?

A

Ugali

84
Q

What is Africa’s second-largest mountain?

A

Mount Kenya

85
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What is the number one tourist attraction in Kenya?

A

Masai Mara National Reserve

86
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What is the traditional clothing in Kenya?

A

Kanga/Khanga

87
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What is Kenya’s most popular animal?

A

Lion

88
Q

Where is the capital of Kenya?

A

Nairobi

89
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What is Kenya’s national bird?

A

Lilac-breasted Roller

90
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What is the national animal of Russia?

A

Bear

91
Q

Which currency is used in Russia?

A

Russian Ruble (RUB)

92
Q

Who is the President of Russia?

A

Vladimir Putin

93
Q

Where is the capital of Russia?

A

Moskva

94
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What is the name of the Russian mystic and holy man who had great influence in late imperial Russia?

A

Grigori Rasputin

95
Q

What is the main religion of Russia?

A

Russian Orthodox Christianity

96
Q

What is the most popular drink in Russia?

A

Vodka

97
Q

What is Russia’s Independence Day?

A

June 12

98
Q

What shape is Italy often compared to?

A

Boot

99
Q

What is the name of the traditional Italian coffee maker?

A

Moka

100
Q

What are the toppings of a ‘Margherita’ pizza?

A

Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, garlic, fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil

101
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How many countries are there in the Italian Peninsula?

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3 (Italy, the Republic of San Marino, and Vatican City)

102
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Which Italian university has the title of ‘oldest university in Europe’?

A

The University of Bologna (Università di Bologna)

103
Q

How many canals are there in Venice?

A

150

104
Q

What is the name of Italy’s biggest island?

A

Sicily

105
Q

What is ice cream called in Italy?

A

Gelato

106
Q

Is Turtle Island a male or female turtle?

A

Female Turtle

107
Q

Which mountain is on the back of the NT$1,000?

A

Jade Mountain (Yushan)

108
Q

What was the first 24-hour store in Taiwan?

A

King of Soy Milk

109
Q

How many national parks are there in Taiwan?

A

10

110
Q

How many counties and cities are there in Taiwan?

A

22

111
Q

How many World Heritage Sites does Taiwan have?

A

5

112
Q

Who is on the NT$200?

A

Chiang Kai-shek

113
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What is Taiwan’s national flower?

A

Plum Blossom

114
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Who is the official head of government in Kenya?

A

William Ruto

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