1. Which other country apart from San Marino is completely surrounded by Italy?
2. Name the three countries in the world that are completely surrounded by one country. One point for each correct answer.
3. In Europe which two capital cities are closest together? (The Vatican excluded)
4. After the release of the first Bond film, which country sent a communique expressing dissaproval at the films morality?
5. What is the unit of currency of Vatican State?
6. The annual wine consumption in which small European country is 59.01 litres per person; a world record?
7. The Vatican is the worlds smallest country, what is the second?
8. What is the most common crime in the Vatican State?
9. What is the name give to the Swiss soldier / Swiss guard stationed at the Vatican? (clue: 2nd letter is an "E")
10. Which country came into existance in 1929 with the Lateran treaty?
11. Name the three countries in the world that are landlocked (surrounded) by a single country. One point for each correct answer.
12. Which two small states are surrounded by Italy?
13. Name the two countries in the world that have a square flag. One point for each correct answer.
14. Which book did the Vatican condemn as blasphemous in March 1989?
15. According to Transparency International, which two European countries have close to no corruption at all ? (the Vatican excluded)
16. The Vatican has added seven modern deadly sins to its Decalogue. Can you name three ?
ANSWERS
1. Vatican city
2. Vatican, San Marino and Lesotho
3. Vienna and Bratislava.
4. Vatican
5. Euro
6. The Vatican State
7. Monaco
8. Theft (pickpocketing).
9. Hellebardier Gardist (Halbardier/Guardsman)
10. State of the Vatican City.
11. Vatican City, San Marino and Lesotho
12. San Marino and the Vatican City State
13. Switzerland and The Vatican State
14. Satanic Verses
15. Iceland and Finland
16. They are, in no particular order,
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