Norfolk's International
Azalea Festival
220 Boush Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
phone: (757) 282.2801
fax: (757) 282.2787
tfrank@azaleafestival.org

Internet Scavenger Hunt

		Belgium                                                                                                http://www.visitbelgium.com http://www.monarchie.be/en/ http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Who is the current Prime Minister of Belgium? Question 2: What are the three national languages in Belgium? Question 3: What is the population of Belgium?      Question 4: What city in Belgium has one of the biggest ports in the world?
		Bulgaria                                                          http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm                                                  www.dogpile.com www.visitbulgaria.com  Question 1: What is Bulgaria’s population? Question 2: When is the Bulgarian National Day? Question 3: What is the name of the alphabet of the Bulgarian language?          Question 4: When did Bulgaria become a NATO member?
		Canada www.dogpile.com http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Canada’s most famous hockey player set more records and won more awards and trophies than any other player in the National Hockey League? Where was he born? Question 2: What is the name of Canada’s newest Territory? Question 3: This well known Canadian country music performer was born in Windsor, Ontario and later moved to Timmons, Ontario. Who is he/she?        Question 4: Who was the first Canadian Astronaut to complete a spacewalk?
		Czech Republic                                         http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html             http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What was the Latin name for the Czech lands? Question 2: Where is the Czech equivalent to Siberia, and why is it so cold? Question 3: What year was Charles University founded? Question 4: What is syrecky?
		Denmark http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What is the size of Denmark? Question 2: In what  year was the Danish constitution founded? Question 3: Who were the famous Danish warriors who lived during the 8th Century? Question 4: Who is the Danish Prime Minister?
		Estonia  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: The Estonian coat of arms is similar to the coat of arms of which country? Question 2: How many members are in the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia? Question 3: Who elects the President of Estonia?         Question 4: For what term of office is the President of Estonia elected?
		France  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Which King of France was decapitated during the French Revolution? Question 2: What is the highest mountain in France? Question 3: How many times did the French soccer team win the gold medal in the World Cup?  Question 4: Which French island is located in the Indian Ocean?
		Germany  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: In which year were West and East Germany re-united? Question 2: What are the four most important branches of the economic sector? Question 3: Name the three most important trading partners.          Question 4: Name two of the nine neighboring countries of Germany?
		Greece http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: In ancient Greece, how did people vote for their leaders?    Question 2: In which year did Greece join NATO? Question 3: When was the present Greek Constitution voted in, and what does it define?  Question 4: What kind of art did the ancient Greeks enjoy?
		Hungary  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Which world-wide Hungarian historical event was celebrated in October 2006? Question 2: List three famous Hungarian musicians? Question 3: What is the name of the Hungarian currency?          Question 4: In which year did Hungary become a member of NATO?
		Iceland  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Who is the president of Iceland? Question 2: What type of government rules the nation? Question 3: What is the currency of Iceland? Question 4: What is the climate of this country?
		Italy  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm  Question 1: How large is Italy in square km? Question 2: What is the highest mountain in Italy? Question 3: How many seas surround Italy?          Question 4: What is the longest Italian river?
		Latvia  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What is the population of Latvia? Question 2: What is capital city of Latvia? Question 3: To which family of languages does the Latvian language belong?         Question 4: When did Latvia become a member of NATO?
		Lithuania  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What is the second largest and second most important city in Lithuania? Question 2: When did Lithuania become independent? Question 3: What is the name of the famous defensive medieval Island Castle? Question 4: What is the population of Lithuania?
		Luxembourg  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What kind of government is found in Luxembourg? Question 2: What is the capital of Luxembourg? Question 3: What are the names of the Grand Duke and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg?        Question 4: When did Luxembourg become a member of NATO?
		Netherlands  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html Question 1: Which U.S. President was of Dutch descent? Question 2: How much of the ‘Netherlands’ land lies below sea level? Question 3: Who wrote a diary while living in a secret annex of a house in Amsterdam during WWII? Question 4: Name both Houses of Parliament.?
		Norway  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Approximately how many people live in Norway? Question 2: What is Norway’s second largest city? Question 3: What is Norway’s national assembly called?          Question 4: What fjord is considered the world’s longest?
		Poland http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What sea borders Poland to the north? Question 2: What is the official Polish(?) name of Poland? Question 3: What is the longest river in Poland?        Question 4: What was the population of Poland in 2006?
		Portugal http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Which Island discovery marked the beginning of the Portuguese expansion? Question 2: Name the Portuguese explorer who sailed round the Cape of Good Hope for the first time. Question 3: Who was the first sailor to sail all the way to India?          Question 4: Who is considered Portugal’s greatest poet, and what is the name of his epic poem?
		Romania http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What is the highest  mountain range in Romania? Question 2: Who was Michael the Brave? Question 3: Who was the first king of Romania?        Question 4: What is the climate in Romania?
		Slovak Republic http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: When did Slovakia become a member of the European Union? Question 2: What is this country’s basic education system? Question 3: What is the largest river in Slovakia?          Question 4: Which mountain ranges are represented by the three mountains/hills on the Slovakian coat of arms?
		Slovenia http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What is the name of the most important Central European gateway of the world, located on the Slovenian coast? Question 2: Who was the first president of the U.S. to visit Slovenia? Question 3: What is the population of Slovenia?      Question 4: When did Slovenia formally become a member of NATO?
		Spain http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: What are the three power sharing branches of the Spanish Government? Question 2: Who are the Spanish  inventors responsible for the precursors of the modern helicopter and submarine? Question 3: Politically and administratively, Spain is divided into how many “autonomous Communities”? Question 4: Who were the two most famous Spanish painters of the XVII century?
		Turkey http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: Name one of Turkey’s neighboring countries. Question 2: What is the official language of Turkey? Question 3: Name at least two famous tourist cities in Turkey.          Question 4: What are the names of the seas surrounding Turkey?
		United Kingdom  http://www.factmonster.com/                                                                                            http://www.flags.net/mainindex.htm Question 1: List the five largest cities in the United Kingdom, measured by population Question 2: Name the current Prime Minister and his party? Question 3: “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” Who said this? Question 4: When did the pop group The Beatles first visit America, and can you name three of their number one hits?
		United States  http://www.factmonster.com/ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html Question 1: In which year was AMTRAK formed? Question 2: To which branch of government does the Department of Homeland Security belong? Question 3: Which college did President Bush attend for his undergraduate degree?          Question 4: Who made the famous statement: “I shall return.”?