Special Sub-Topic: A Trip In Europe B Authored by: mrhoujr84 Sub-topic of: Europe - Travel

If you played the A part of the quiz. You should know that you are in Nantes, the western French city. If you haven't played the A part, your trip starts at Nantes, the western French city. Which River goes through the city?

Loire. Nantes, city, western France, capital of Loire-Atlantique Department, on the Loire River, near the Bay of Biscay (an arm of the Atlantic Ocean). It is a major port and manufacturing {center;} products include chemicals, ships, aerospace equipment, clothing, and processed food.

As you probably know that the river goes through Paris is the Seine River. It's also one of the most famous rivers in the world. Is it true that it's the longest river of France?

No & N. Again, the Loire River is the longest river of France. The river, 1006 km (625 mi) long, flows north, northwest, southwest, and finally west through a 56-km (35-mi) long estuary into the Bay of Biscay. The Seine River is 776km (about 482mi) long.

In my quizzes, I have mentioned two of the three largest cities in France, Paris and Marseille. What is the third largest city of France?

Lyon & Lyons. Lyon, also Lyons, city in east central France. Christianity was introduced into Gaul at Lyon, and for centuries the city was a leading religious center ruled by archbishops.

Okay, so much for France. Now we are about to cross the English Channel. Which of these four cities is closest to the island of Great Britain?

Calais. Calais, city in northern France, in Pas-de-Calais Department, on the Strait of Dover, opposite Dover, England.

You did in fact crossed the English Channel from question 4. You are now in a British city that makes you think you are in the capital city of Delaware. What's the name of the city?

Dover. The city of Dover has an excellent harbor and is the leading passenger port of Great Britain, being nearer the Continent than any other British port.

Which of these is not a city located along Britain's coast line?

Bigmouth.

Since 1301, the firstborn son of each British monarch is entitled the Prince of what?

Wales. In 1301 Edward I conferred on his oldest surviving son, later King Edward II, who was born in Caernarfon (Caernarvon), Wales, the title of Prince of Wales. This sufficiently satisfied the pride of the Welsh to keep them loyal for 100 years. It has become traditional for the firstborn son of each monarch to be given the title of Prince of Wales.

You probably know which river goes through the capital city, London. How do you spell the name of this river.

Thames. The Thames is the main source of the water supply of London. The part of the river immediately below London Bridge is called the Pool, and the part between the bridge and Blackwall is called the Port.

The Official town residence of the British monarch since 1837 is called what?

Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace, official town residence of the British monarch since 1837, located near Saint James's Park, London. Built by John Sheffield, first duke of Buckingham and Normandy,

This British city has a strange name. It's called ___________ -upon-Tyne

Newcastle. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, city, administrative center of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, northeastern England, on the Tyne River. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is an important industrial and transportation center. It is also known as a major coal-shipping port and handles passenger traffic to Denmark and Norway.