Would I be allowed to copy your quiz? I've had an idea with this SVG (All First-Level Subdivisions of Europe by second-largest city (or by second to fifth largest cities, haven't decided yet)), so I wanted to ask if I would be allowed to copy this quiz.
This is an incredible quiz. Though, I find it strange how the 5 point threshold is around 550 answers for this quiz and around 800 for all first-level subdivisions of the world. ( I get around 300 on this quiz and around 900 on the world). I get people know more about Europe but, only an additional 250 answers for the rest of the world? and this quiz has also been taken twice as much so the 5 point threshold should presumably be lower. Honestly, Idk Just thought it was an interesting statistic and I'm definitely overthinking this.
I don't agree. Check, for instance, Wikipedia. Bonaire, Saba and St Eustatius (if that's what you're refering to) are special municipalities. And therefore, not at the same (higher!) level as the provinces.
Nope, I am talking about the other Dutch Caribbean islands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten). The ones that you mentioned are in fact part of the constituent country of the Netherlands.
@AlexanderQ Special municipalities are, like provinces, second level subdivisions. Despite their different status, they are at the same level. What you just said is essentially like saying how Shanghai and Xinjiang are on different levels as one is a municipality whereas the other is an autonomous region
Idk how it works in other countries, but in the Netherlands the provinces are divided into municipalities. For instance, the 'gemeente Arnhem' (a municipality) is part of the province of Gelderland. And the municipality of Amsterdam is part of Noord-Holland. So, Dutch municipalities are definitely a level below provinces.
After diving a little deeper into the official status of all parts of my country, there might be a case to divide it (at first level) into Netherlands, Aruba, Curacao and St Maarten. But in the spirit of this quiz, I would certainly claim that using the provinces would be a much better option.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands compromises of the Netherlands, Aruba, Sint Maarten and Curacao. The European part (usually referred to as "Netherlands") has 12 provinces and these are the first level subdivisions which make sense. There is no difference with Denmark, where the Kingdom of Denmark also only has three parts (Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe islands), however for some reason Denmark's first level regions are shown. It's an inconsistency.
"Denmark proper is not considered to be a constituent country."
Huh? What's your source on this? Wikipedia specifically calls it the "politically central constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark," which makes sense because it is Denmark proper that has equal status with Greenland and the Faroe Islands, not its five regions.
Even as someone coming from North Rhine-Westphalia I find the whole name incredibly clunky. Being able to type NRW, which is the common abbreviation, would be much appreciated.
It does look like one shorter version is accepted. Just typing Westphalia works. Mildly related, Rhineland also works as a type in, but with so much going on in this quiz im not sure if that is filling in NRW or Palatinate.
Wow, this is a bit different than the prior version! I'll need to remaster it :) I like the addition of the country borders.
So far I've found one mistake. In Moldova, it looks like Calarasi and Cahul have been switched. They were correct in the prior version. But on the flip side, you corrected where Soroca also fills in Soldanesti. (and likewise, it looks like you fixed Serbia where Pomoravlje was also filling in Podunavlje )
Man this quiz is brutal to get 5/5 on! I've been grinding it for 2 months now, and got all the way up to 518 answered, which still only beats 93%! I am certainly learning a ton of geography though, it will be crazy satisfying to finally get the 5!
Like the Kingdom of Denmark is divided into Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands. The regions of Denmark are included; so should also the provinces of The Netherlands been.
Finally, after over seven months, I have gotten 100% on this quiz. I had all of Europe except for FYROM, Iceland, and Slovenia done in mid november, I did FYROM in February, Iceland in March, and now I've finally gotten around to finishing slovenia. omg I'm so done with this quiz lol but I love it so much
But why though? Do subdivisions in Europe change that much within the span of a year? Maybe reset this every other year? Not very enjoyable for us long timers to earn 5 points back for a quiz that's this daunting every single year.
Accept "Federacija BiH" or even just "Federacija", that's how it's usually called. (Murska) "Sobota" is also enough. Medjimurje should be also accepted (DJ is the alternative spelling of Đ, D is not enough)
This is a great quiz! I am working on getting all the answers. However, I would suggest a few edits.
The European part of Turkey should be included, as it is technically in Europe.
Vatican City should also be included as its own subdivision, as it is also in Europe, even if it doesn't have any divisions within it.
England should be split into counties, since there is no official administrative region called England, and the counties are in fact the first-level subdivisions.
That England point is quite right. (No-one seems to be interested in getting that one right though, I'm not sure why not - the existence of an English administration is surely the most persistent Jetpunk fiction)
I want to do better but wow look how many subdivisions Slovenia has for it's size. They have no relevance for me to memorize other than for the sake of this quiz and a few good wine regions. Ditto with Malta. I'm not even trying to learn all of those. Nor Iceland. You guys that 50%+ on this one are beasts.
Wow, this is very impressive. I like it really very much. I could kick myself for forgetting some very obvious ones, though. I'm especially angry with myself for not trying the names of Polish cities and Uralic languages. They would have helped.
I also found a few mistakes, which is natural, dealing with such a huge material. They all concern Hungarian counties. Three of them are swapped. You wrote "Baranya" where "Békés" should be, you wrote "Békés" where "Bács-Kiskun" should be, and "Bács-Kiskun" is where "Baranya" should be.
Otherwise thank you. I'll be soon practising lots of other subdivisions.
This is ADMINISTRATIVE divisions, not statistical, so Iceland and North Macedonia are in fact divided into municipalities. I'll separate the Norwegian subdivisions whenever I update it next July.
I think I found two subdivisions that incorrectly trigger multiple areas.
1. Soroca in Moldova. It turns Soroca green as well as Soldanesti.
2. Pomoravlje in Serbia. It turns Pomoravlje green as well as Podunavlje.
Edit: Aaaand guess what, it already exists and I found it. Here it is if you want to try it out
After diving a little deeper into the official status of all parts of my country, there might be a case to divide it (at first level) into Netherlands, Aruba, Curacao and St Maarten. But in the spirit of this quiz, I would certainly claim that using the provinces would be a much better option.
Huh? What's your source on this? Wikipedia specifically calls it the "politically central constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark," which makes sense because it is Denmark proper that has equal status with Greenland and the Faroe Islands, not its five regions.
So far I've found one mistake. In Moldova, it looks like Calarasi and Cahul have been switched. They were correct in the prior version. But on the flip side, you corrected where Soroca also fills in Soldanesti. (and likewise, it looks like you fixed Serbia where Pomoravlje was also filling in Podunavlje )
Great quiz, IAB!
In Hungary:
Baranya has been switched with Bacs-Kiskun
In Moldova:
Cahul has been switched with Calarasi
Causeni has been switched with Cantemir
The European part of Turkey should be included, as it is technically in Europe.
Vatican City should also be included as its own subdivision, as it is also in Europe, even if it doesn't have any divisions within it.
England should be split into counties, since there is no official administrative region called England, and the counties are in fact the first-level subdivisions.
Thanks for considering
What you marked as Békés is actually Bács-Kiskun
What you marked as Bács-Kiskun is actually Baranya
And what you marked as Baranya is actually Békés
So it would be great if you fixed those, other than that great job
I also found a few mistakes, which is natural, dealing with such a huge material. They all concern Hungarian counties. Three of them are swapped. You wrote "Baranya" where "Békés" should be, you wrote "Békés" where "Bács-Kiskun" should be, and "Bács-Kiskun" is where "Baranya" should be.
Otherwise thank you. I'll be soon practising lots of other subdivisions.
I scored 269 out of 1052 for 4 / 5 points
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Vestfold og Telemark have been into Vestfold and Telemark
Iceland is no longer divided into municipalities, but rather regions.
North Macedonia isn't divided into districts, but rather statistical regions.
But why is Crimea counted as a part of Russia?
But that thing (Iceland)
It scares me