Multiple choice

Which of the following is known as the “Playground of Europe”?

  1. Stockholm

  2. Switzerland

  3. Paris

  4. Ireland
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Explanation

Switzerland earned this nickname from Queen Victoria's 1878 memoir "More Leaves from the Journal of a Life in the Highlands," where she described it as a playground due to its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. The term stuck because of Switzerland's popularity for tourism, skiing, and outdoor activities among Europeans. Stockholm, Paris, and Ireland, while beautiful, were never historically referred to by this specific title.

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