Aside: it's so weird now the EU to many people here is synonymous with Europe. It seems to me like the issue many people try to make with the USA being referred to as "America," except in this case it's actually a legitimate slight. Because while nobody is confused when you call the United States "America," referring to the EU as "Europe" to the exclusion of all non-EU countries (and sometimes, confusingly, to the exclusion of non-Schengen countries in the EU) is very confusing!
Wow, kalbahamut. You managed to disagree with a +1 comment. We've raised this debate before (the Ages and Eras Quiz, specifically) and the result was inconclusive to say the least, but nevertheless you seem to have walked away from the argument thinking you had won. You do that a lot.
divantalya, not neccesarily. every EU country must be European but not even european country must be EU. EU is an organisation that changes and can dissolve but Europe is a geographic area that we cant change. Or are you going to tell me Switzerland isn't European. if the EU ever dissolved does that mean nobody is European? I feel strong continentalism and I love living in Britain and I love living in Europe and identify as European but that doesn't mean I support the eu because I dont
The United Kingdom IS, in fact, located geographically in Europe. However, it may not be in the EU anymore, which means the European Union. That basically means it's not in a European alliance.
Guys come on! Why is everyone fighting if Cyprus, Turkey, the Caucuses, and Kazakhstan being in Europe or Asia. Everyone has good reasons for either side, but all of us know that we won't reach any consensus. Let's either agree to disagree or not argue at all. And also, why is this even a big deal in the first place? Think about it, we are fighting about a arbitrary line that doesn't even literally split the continent
When I had to test my daughter on the countries of Europe I forced myself to learn them all and locate them on the map. The map in my head still had Yugoslavia! I know them all now thanks to jetpunk!
If Cyprus is not considered part of Europe geographically, then why are Malta, United Kingdom, Ireland, Greenland and Iceland? The UK and Ireland and Malta are not geographically connected to Europe (and until this EURO Union thing, you seldom heard of them being lumped together with the European Mainland). As for Greenland, politically it may belong to Denmark but geographically it is closer to the American Continent (Canada to be exact). Iceland seems to be in a Non-man's land, equidistant from both continents.
Cyprus is closer to Asia than Europe; thus it makes sense for it to be included as part of Asia. Brits, in particular, have been referring to 'the Continent' (the European mainland) for centuries, which would be rather odd if they could just call it Europe, not being part of it as you claim. Greenland is, indeed, close to Canada...vast uninhabited swaths of Canadian islands and northern land. Meanwhile, it is also not too far from Europe, is part of Denmark, and has been considered part of Europe for hundreds of years. Malta and Ireland have similar reasons to be part of Europe - both are just a few hundred miles at most from the mainland and much further away from other continents. And Iceland is (under the definition that the northern reaches and distant islands of Canada shouldn't really count under the circumstances) much closer to Europe.
If Greenland became an independent country, this could cause debate. But it's part of Denmark. I assume you're not arguing that Denmark should be considered North America?
Honestly, no one really cares that you got X:XX. Being a quicker typist doesn't allow you to gloat to other people that you can. Yay, you can type the countries of Europe in under 5 minutes. Being able to accomplish this task does not make you any more special than anyone else. It just proves that you have a better ability to type and memorize (Don't get me started on cheating) than other people, or not really since anyone can do it in a few weeks or days and everyone brags about their special ability "to memorize countries" and can do anything with this such minor power. So when you are going to post about your time and percentage, just think, do others really care?
The arguments above for including Turkey don't mention that in all in other quizzes on Jetpunk where the issue is relevant, Turkey is included as a country in Europe. So, for consistency it should also be included here. The fact that most of it is in Asia is irrelevant - Russia is also mostly in Asia.
Huh? Turkey certainly isn't included in Europe on Jetpunk. Istanbul is quite often, because it is on the European side of that sound, but NOT Turkey as a whole.
Things were slow over the Labor Day weekend and QM thought, "What can I do to restart the endless arguments over Cyprus, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Narnia?"
Crimea is part of Ukraine. Legally, technically and politically. Crimea is recognized as part of Russia only by Russia and couple of other countries. Fix this.
Just a typing challenge, if you know them you know them, if you dont you dont. If you want typing challenges go to quizzes like type 1-100 in 30 seconds.
Took me 51 seconds this time - phewwwwww! (This only worked because 'Macedonia' is still accepted - I would have had to retype that otherwise :-)). Cool quiz!
United Kingdom left the EU. Please update this quiz. It's a great quiz, I've done it heaps, aced it a lot, but it would be nice for it to be up to date.
I see you've removed the star next to United Kingdom. I'm from the UK and a lot of us don't wan that anymore lol. Also, we haven't fully left the EU especially with the thing that's going on right now D:... Also, if you include Russia, then you definitely should include turkey because it is eurasian just like Russia (and Cyprus) so please consider that.
70% of Russia's population is in Europe whereas in Turkey only about 15% of the population lives in Europe. Cyprus is closer to the Middle East and Northern Africa than to Europe. (not counting the British Military bases)
that's not the way to show that Cyprus is in Asia. It's part of the EU. It is kinda like Trinidad and Tobago if you use that method you would say it would be in South America
Good day to everybody reading this comment. To solve all the continental borders drama, Imma tell you that this quiz, as many others, follows the divisions that JetPunk 'believes'. Cyrpus is considered Asian, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are not considered transcontinental as well as Russia and Greece. And of course, no Transnistria, no Abkhazia, no Artsakh and no South Ossetia. Hope to solve all the drama!
None of the popular divisions between Europe and Asia make any sense, and are just as arbitrary as Jetpunk's. Also, all of the states you listed don't have sufficient recognition to be considered countries, with none being recognized by more than 5 countries, all being aligned to Russia. There is another factor to this, which is control over borders. Countries like Palestine or Western Sahara may have recognition, but lack this, meaning they aren't included.
So, we can add JetPunk to the list of entities that recognise Crimea as part of Russia? Okay, now apart from Russia, JetPunks joins the position of Afghanistan, Armenia, Cuba, Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Zimbabwe on considering Crimea part of Russia. While the rest of +180 countries (with the exception of some neutral countries) recognise Crimea as part of Ukraine and condemn the annexation of Crimea by Russia. Simply great, JetPunk!
Why not accepting also the annexation of Austria, Sudetenland and Poland by Nazi Germany?
A singing contest which is held for fun and entertainment? Hardly need to break down hard political barriers (though it does try). Israel, Turkey, Kazakhstan and others compete through UEFA in football, doesn't make them Europe.
Welcome to Jetpunk, see above comments, or comments on any quiz that categorises by continent for your amusement. Also please see different between EU and Europe. Enjoy your stay.
Not sure if you're purposely keeping North Macedonia in it's former alphabetical position on purpose, or if it's an oversight and should be moved down between Netherlands and Norway?
Because they've just applied to be members of UEFA. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan and Turkey are all members of UEFA rather than AFC.
You really ought to remove "FYROM" as a type-in for Macedonia, aka North Macedonia. It's basically a pejorative invented by Greece to demean the country.
Sorry to add a whiney comment, but the fact that Jetpunk strays from any popular definition (UN/EU/USA) in these kinds of subjects seems like just asking for trouble. I appreciate the commitment to what the authors consider "objective," but in this case Turkey is objectively in Europe. So what's the point?
I don't want to be that person who's like 'I got them all in 2 seconds AND I'm only 10' but well (im a hypocrite) I got it in 1:58 and I'm a only 12 year old who really needs to learn to touchtype
If you consider Crimea and Sevastopol to be part of Russia, then you should also add Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts as part of it, or show all six of these as part of Ukraine. While I'm here:
Türkiye, Georgia, Cyprus, Armenia and Azerbaijan, while being culturally connected to Europe, have most of their areas and populations in Asia. Since this is a quiz about geography, I see why they are not included. However, since the divide between Europe and Asia is political anyway, as they are connected by land, I also see the argument for their inclusion. Personally, I think that the quiz should specify that this is based on the geographical definition of Europe, rather than the political one, if the current answers are to be kept.
Aside: it's so weird now the EU to many people here is synonymous with Europe. It seems to me like the issue many people try to make with the USA being referred to as "America," except in this case it's actually a legitimate slight. Because while nobody is confused when you call the United States "America," referring to the EU as "Europe" to the exclusion of all non-EU countries (and sometimes, confusingly, to the exclusion of non-Schengen countries in the EU) is very confusing!
is a Union of EUROPEAN States. By that measure, I believe
that it is wise for England to withdraw from the Union because
the UK is as much a part of Europe as Cyprus is.
Aesthus: -1. Your current total is -5,467 if you're keeping score.
I suck at geography even though I'm 11.
Thanks jetpunk!☺️
Cyprus is closer to Asia than Europe; thus it makes sense for it to be included as part of Asia. Brits, in particular, have been referring to 'the Continent' (the European mainland) for centuries, which would be rather odd if they could just call it Europe, not being part of it as you claim. Greenland is, indeed, close to Canada...vast uninhabited swaths of Canadian islands and northern land. Meanwhile, it is also not too far from Europe, is part of Denmark, and has been considered part of Europe for hundreds of years. Malta and Ireland have similar reasons to be part of Europe - both are just a few hundred miles at most from the mainland and much further away from other continents. And Iceland is (under the definition that the northern reaches and distant islands of Canada shouldn't really count under the circumstances) much closer to Europe.
yes im bragging
it took 6 Months to get Below 3:40!
I can die peacefully now
Also 45 with 3:40 remaining. Fun quiz!
i think the quiz time should be reduced to make it more of a challenge
Why not accepting also the annexation of Austria, Sudetenland and Poland by Nazi Germany?
14/32
what about georgia?
Scoring
You scored 17/45 = 38%
This beats or equals 4.5% of test takers
The average score is 39
Your high score is 18
Scoring
You scored 19/45 = 42%
This beats or equals 5.8% of test takers
The average score is 39
Your high score is 19
i live in europe so its easier thats why!!!
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cuz am pro B)
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Türkiye, Georgia, Cyprus, Armenia and Azerbaijan, while being culturally connected to Europe, have most of their areas and populations in Asia. Since this is a quiz about geography, I see why they are not included. However, since the divide between Europe and Asia is political anyway, as they are connected by land, I also see the argument for their inclusion. Personally, I think that the quiz should specify that this is based on the geographical definition of Europe, rather than the political one, if the current answers are to be kept.
also i got 45/45. only 9 but okay