Which country, former member of the British empire, celebrated its 50th anniversary as an independent country on August 15, 1997?

What country lies directly north of Vietnam?

I'll give you the old name for a place, you give the new name. a. Rhodesia? b. Cathay? c. Abyssinia?

What is the modern name of the city formerly known as Leningrad?

Which plant, common around Christmas time, contains poisonous berries which can cause acute stomach irritation if eaten?

Which tiny country is sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria?

Name the capital cities of each of these islands: a. Cyprus b. Dominican Republic c. Falkland Islands