Östergötland
1. What is the capital of Östergötland?
Answer: Linköping, the fifth-largest city in Sweden.
2. Östergötland is the home of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: Birka and Hovgården, a Viking era trading center and royal estate.
3. Gamla Stan (Old Town) in which city is known for its cobblestone streets and well-preserved medieval buildings?
Answer: Norrköping, the second-largest city in Östergötland.
4. The Gota Canal, a 190 km waterway, stretches across Östergötland. What two seas does it connect?
Answer: The Baltic Sea and Lake Vänern.
5. Which famous author spent his childhood summers in Östergötland and used the region as inspiration for many of his works?
Answer: Astrid Lindgren, creator of Pippi Longs tocking.
6. Östergötland's coat of arms features a griffin. What does this mythical creature symbolize?
Answer: Strength, vigilance, and wisdom.
7. Valdemarsvik is known for its picturesque harbor and archipelago. What is the name of the largest island in the archipelago?
Answer: Fårö.
8. Östergötland is famous for its production of what fruit?
Answer: Strawberries.
9. The Ramunder Berget cave system in Östergötland is the longest cave system in Sweden. How long is it?
Answer: Over 15 km.
10. The Stora Sundby Viking Village is a popular open-air museum. What can visitors experience there?
Answer: Reenactments of Viking life, traditional crafts, and boat trips.
11. The Götaströms Castle, built in the 13th century, is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Sweden. Where is it located?
Answer: Near Linköping.
12. Vättern is the second-largest lake in Sweden and lies partly in Östergötland. What is the name of the island in the middle of the lake?
Answer: Visingsö.
13. The Kolmården Wildlife Park is home to Scandinavia's largest collection of wild animals. Which endangered species can be seen there?
Answer: Amur tigers, snow leopards, and gorillas.
14. The Linköping University is one of the oldest universities in Sweden. When was it founded?
Answer: 1675.
15. The Kinda Canal is a 45 km long canal that was built in the 19th century. What was its main purpose?
Answer: To transport timber.
16. The St. Pers Church in Linköping is the tallest cathedral in Sweden. How tall is its tower?
Answer: 113 meters.
17. The Roxen Runestone is one of the oldest runestones in Sweden. What does it depict?
Answer: A Viking ship and a hunting scene.
18. The Stångebro Bridge, built in 1935, is the longest bridge in Östergötland. How long is it?
Answer: 1,847 meters.
19. The Kinda Canal Festival is a popular annual event that celebrates the region's cultural heritage. What activities take place during the festival?
Answer: Traditional music performances, boat races, and craft demonstrations.
20. What is the name of the regional dialect spoken in Östergötland?
Answer: Östergötska.
Type by: Banashree Hazarika
