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IT’S PADDY’S DAY weekend.
People all over the world will be donning green and celebrating this nation’s patron saint.
But how well do you know how other countries celebrate this day?
Test your knowledge.
When was the very first St Patrick's Day in the US?
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1755
1762
1789
1812
In which US city do they dye their main river green to celebrate the day?
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Boston
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Asia's largest parade is held in which country?
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China
Japan
Thailand
Vietnam
Which Australian city throws the biggest parade Down Under?
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Canberra
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Which Caribbean island with historic Irish roots celebrates Paddy's Day as well as commemorating an attempted uprising by slaves?
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Jamaica
Montserrat
Bahamas
Aruba
Moving on to famous landmarks - which famous spot in Brazil is lit up in green to celebrate the day?
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Copacabana Beach
Metropolitan Cathedral
Christ the Redeemer statue
Museum of Tomorrow
Where would you find this famous landmark which has been lit up in green?
Failte Ireland
Rome
Madrid
Paris
Kiltimagh
What country would you find this one?
Failte Ireland
Romania
Germany
Scotland
Denmark
What are we looking at here?
Failte Ireland
Victoria Falls
Niagara Falls
Yosemite Falls
Glendalough Waterfall
Finally - how many pints of Guinness are served each St Patrick's Day (across the world)?
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8 million
13 million
15 million
283 billion
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