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Which city's name is Gaelic for Black Pool?

Dublin. Gaelic: dubh linn. Dublin is capital of the Republic of Ireland. It is a port on the mouth of the river Liffey and is the site of one of the largest breweries in the world (Guinness).

In which country was the Battle of Waterloo fought?

Belgium. 18th June 1815, this was the final battle of the Napoleonic Wars. Waterloo is twelve miles from the capital Brussels.

Which state has a zero birth rate?

Vatican. Vatican City State is an independent sovereign state within the city of Rome. The Pope, elected for life by the Sacred College of Cardinals is absolute head of state.

Which mountains are traditionally regarded as separating Europe from Asia?

Urals. The Urals stretch 1500 miles in Russia, from the Arctic in the north to the Ural river and the Kazakstan border in the south.

Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?

Sicily. Sicily lies off the south west coast of Italy, its capital being Palermo. The island is predominantly mountainous, being home to Mount Etna, at 10,902 ft, the highest volcano in Europe.

The flag of which country is red and gold, and is sometimes portrayed with an eagle on its crest?

Spain. The colours of the Spanish flag originate from the old kingdom of Aragon in the 12th century. Germany's flag is red, gold and black - Norway's is red, white & blue with Romania's being red, yellow and blue.

To which two countries does Jutland belong?

Denmark & Germany. The Jutland peninsula connects Denmark with Germany, the larger northern part belonging to Denmark. Jutland is separated from Norway by the Skagerrak and from Sweden by the Kattegat. The Battle of Jutland (May 31st 1916) was a naval battle fought during WW1 between England and Germany.

In which Dutch city is the Euromast?

Rotterdam. The Euromast is an observation tower standing at 605 ft including the Space Tower added in 1970. Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands, and in 1966 the Europort was opened, making it one of the largest ports in the world.

Which capital city stands on the Manzanares river?

Madrid. Madrid, Europe's highest capital city, was founded in the 10th century as a Moorish fortress. Lisbon stands at the mouth of the Tagus, Rome on the Tiber and Sofia is situated at the foot of the Vitosha mountains.

Which two countries are joined by the Brenner Pass?

Austria and Italy. The Brenner Pass links the Austrian Tyrol with Trentino-Alto Adige in Italy and is twelve miles long.