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  1. 3. Part of the United Kingdom, home to the famous landmark Stonehenge.
  2. 4. The only country that has participated in every FIFA World Cup and has won five titles.
  3. 6. The largest country in the European Union and is sometimes called the hexagon.
  4. 9. This region’s name translates to “Fragrant harbor”. It’s called this because it connects ________ island to Kowloon.
  5. 10. Leo Tolstoy authored “War and Peace” originated from which country?
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  7. 16. This country is the largest island in the Caribbean Sea. Known to have the best cigars in the world.
  8. 18. Popular painter Vincent van Gogh was born in this country.
  9. 19. This country is the birthplace of the tango, a passionate and dramatic dance that originated in the late 19th century.
  10. 21. This country’s capital Ulaanbaatar is officially the world’s coldest capital (average yearly temperature).
  11. 24. This country is known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” due to its combination of glaciers and volcanic activity.
  12. 26. National instrument is the bagpipe, and their national dish is haggis.
  13. 28. This ‘S’ shaped country is the world’s second largest coffee exporter, after Brazil.
  14. 29. These languages (Ilocano, Kapampangan) originate from this country.
  15. 31. Slurping noodles is considered polite in this country, as it indicates a sign of enjoyment.
  16. 32. The birthplace of Buddha.
  17. 33. This Southeast Asian country has never been colonized by a European power. And this country is often called the “Land of Smiles” due to the friendly and welcoming nature of its people.
  18. 34. This boot shaped country is the birthplace of the Renaissance and is home to the oldest university in Europe.
  19. 35. This country implemented a one-child policy program which limited most families to one child each. It ended in 2016.
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  1. 1. Dia de los Muertos “Day of the Dead” is a vibrant and colorful holiday that celebrates deceased loved ones, originated from which country?
  2. 2. This country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes”, but it actually has around 188,000 lakes.
  3. 5. This country borders two seas: Mediterranean Sea to the North, and the Red Sea lies to the East.
  4. 7. This country’s nickname is the ‘Land of Volcanoes’ and has volcanoes on its flag.
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  6. 11. This small country is bordered by Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea.
  7. 12. This country is known as “Jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin” or simply as “The Jewel”
  8. 13. Which country is the birthplace of Taekwondo, a martial art known for its emphasis on kicking techniques and self-defense?
  9. 15. Its neighboring countries include Germany, Belarus, Ukraine, Czech Republic. Its national flag is white and red.
  10. 17. This country paid Russia $7.2 million for the territory of Alaska on March 30th, 1867.
  11. 20. First country to have adopted Christianity as its state religion. Their national fruit are apricots.
  12. 22. Country is unique in that it is both a country and an entire continent.
  13. 23. This country is the birthplace of figures such as: Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Albert Einstein. This country also has over 1,500 different kinds of sausages.
  14. 25. The second largest country in the world by land area, also with the largest moose population.
  15. 27. This country is the Tiger Capital of the World, and the largest producer of films in the world.
  16. 30. A popular store called IKEA originated in this country in 1943.