Question 1: Today’s image features Dubrovnik. Where is it?
- Croatia
- Hungary
- Serbia
Answer: Croatia
Fact: Dubrovnik likely dates back to the 7th century, when refugees from Epidaurum established the settlement of Ragusa. One of its most notable features is the city walls, which extend approximately 1.2 miles and are 13 to 20 feet thick on the landward side. Situated along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik is part of a region renowned for its historic towns and more than a thousand islands, though only about 48 of those islands are inhabited.
Question 2: Which sea borders the city of Dubrovnik?
- Labrador Sea
- Alboran Sea
- Adriatic Sea
Answer: Adriatic Sea
Fact: The Adriatic Sea, which extends from the Gulf of Venice to the Strait of Otranto, separates Italy’s eastern coast from the western Balkans. Its drainage basin spans 91,000 square miles, with a land-to-sea ratio of 1.8 and an average elevation of 2,566 feet above sea level.
Question 3: Dubrovnik was the filming location for which place in ‘Game of Thrones’?
- Iron Islands
- Braavos
- King’s Landing
Answer: King’s Landing
Fact: Dubrovnik served as the filming location for both King’s Landing and Qarth in ‘Game of Thrones,’ with its medieval walls and winding streets appearing in several seasons. Today, fans explore filming sites scattered throughout the Old City.