1. The Russian city of Volgograd represents an abrupt change of name.

2. The word "Holland" comes from a word meaning "forest."

3. Sweden occupies the western half of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

4. The Alps are found in two European countries.

5. The main canal in Venice is called the Erie Canal.

6. There are no British colonies on the continent of Europe.

7. Belgium is in Europe.

8. The smallest country in the world is Vatican City.