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One of the topics looked at in KS2 geography is the continent of Europe. This includes not only the countries that can be found in Europe but also some of the features, such as mountains and rivers.

Europe is the continent of which the UK is a part. It is the world's second-smallest continent. The continent has a rich and varied history which isn't surprising when it houses 50 countries! Ancient Greece, in Europe, is the birthplace of Western culture. Both World Wars were largely focused in Europe. The continent also has some world famous features like the Alps or the Scottish lochs.

Find out about some of the features and countries of the continent you live in by playing this quiz.

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1 .
Which city has the largest population in Europe?
London
Istanbul
Paris
Moscow
Moscow is the second largest and London is the third. If the population of the suburbs is included then Moscow is the largest, followed by Istanbul, then Paris. London comes fourth
2 .
Which country does NOT border Italy?
France
Austria
Belgium
Switzerland
Belgium has borders with France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany
3 .
Which is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga
The Danube
The Thames
The Rhine
The Volga is in Russia
4 .
In which country is Vienna?
Germany
Austria
France
Belgium
Vienna is the capital of Austria
5 .
Which sea separates Britain from Denmark?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Black Sea
The North Sea
The Norwegian Sea
The North Sea lies off the East Coast of Britain
6 .
Which is the highest mountain in Europe?
Mont Blanc
Ben Nevis
Elbrus
Kazbek
Elbrus is in Russia. Russia is both in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
7 .
Which of these countries is NOT in Europe?
Portugal
Greece
Macedonia
Iraq
Iraq is in Asia
8 .
Which country borders Portugal?
Spain
France
Italy
Switzerland
Spain also has a border with France
9 .
Which is the largest country in Europe?
France
Russia
Germany
Spain
Only part of Russia is in Europe; the rest is in Asia, however the part in Europe is still bigger than any other country in Europe
10 .
Which is the smallest country in Europe?
The Vatican City
Luxembourg
Monaco
Andorra
The Vatican is in Rome and is where the Pope lives
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The geography of Europe

Author:  Amanda Swift

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