1. What is the Council of Europe ? The Council of Europe, based in Strasbourg (France), now covers virtually the entire European continent, with its 47 member countries.
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5. Leaders Micheline Calmy-Rey Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland and Chairperson-in-office of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Jean-Paul Costa President of the European Court of Human Rights Lluís Maria de Puig President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly
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7. Quiz Try these questions and see how much you know about Europe 1 On which day of the year is the Europe day celebrated? A.1 may B. 8 March C. 5 May 2 Where are the headquarters of the Council of Europe? A. In Brussels B. In Strasbourg C. In Geneva 3 The Council of Europe is separate organisation from the 27- member European Union. But no country has ever joined the Union without first having been a member of the Council of Europe; How many member states does the Council of Europe have? A.39 B. 42 C. 47 4 Of the countries below, which is not a member of the Council of Europe? A.Switzerland B. Ukraine C. Belarus
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