The Ultimate Croatian Quiz

 

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#1. Where in Croatia is the oldest communal theatre in Europe, which opened in 1612?

Hvar is home to the oldest communal theatre in Europe.

#2. The longest distance ever swum without flippers in open sea is 225 km accross the Adriatic sea. It lasted from the 29th to the 31st of August 2006. What is the name of the brave man who undertook this trek?

Veljko Rogošić swam the longest distance ever swum without flippers in open sea.

#3. Which famous music festival takes place in Croatia?

Ultra music festival takes place in Croatia.

#4. Which two locations in Zagreb share the same name: Maksimir.

Dinamo’s stadium and a park share the name Maksimir.

#5. The body of which Croatian cardinal lies in the cathedral in the capital city of Zagreb?

The body of Alojzije Stepinac lies in the cathedral in the capital city of Zagreb.

#6. Who was Croatia’s first female president?

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović was Croatia’s first female president.

#7. In what year did Croatia join the European Union?

Croatia joined the European Union in 2013.

#8. What are the colours often associated with Croatia?

Red, white and blue are colours often associated with Croatia.

#9. What is the name of the region in which the city of Osijek is located?

The region in which the city of Osijek is located is Slavonija.

#10. Who was the first Nobel laureate from Croatia to win a Nobel Prize in 1939, for amongst many other honours synthesizing the principal male hormone, testosterone.

Lavoslav Ružička was the first Nobel laureate from Croatia to win a Nobel Prize in 1939

#11. Which city is home to the world’s first Sea Organ that creates it’s music only by the action of the wind and waves?

The world’s first Sea Organ is located in Zadar.

#12. Which of these Croatian delicacies is a traditional symbol of the city of Zagreb?

The Licitarsko Srce is a traditional symbol of the city of Zagreb.

#13. Which of the following cannot be found surrounding or within Croatia?

There are no oceans directly surrounding or within Croatia.

#14. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The City of Dubrovnik, The City of Trogir, and The Historical Complex of Split with the Diocletian Palace are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

#15. Which dog breed has its origins in Croatia?

The Dalmatian dog has its origins in Croatia.

#16. Mia Slavenska was a famous Croatian born prima ballerina known internationally. In which Croatian city did she begin her studies?

Mia Slavenska (born Mia Čorak) began her ballet studies in Zagreb.

#17. According to a 2009 survey, what percentage of Croatians claim knowledge of at least one foreign language?

According to a 2009 survey, 78% of Croatians claim to have knowledge of one other foreign language.

#18. Mag-Lite flashlights are among the ten most famous American export products. Which Croatian inventor is responsible for inventing the Mag-Lite?

Anthony Maglica is responsible for inventing the Mag-Lite.

#19. How do you say love in Croatian?

Ljubav is the Croatian word for love.

#20. Croatians were responsible for one of the earliest hydroelectric power plants in the world which brought light to the city of Šibenik in 1895. Where was this power plant built?

One of the earliest hydroelectric power plants in the world, which brought light to the city of Šibenik in 1895, was powered by the Krka Waterfalls.

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