Your country conversation questions

General

 * Where is your country?
 * How big is your country?
 * What is the population of your country?
 * How would you describe the landscape?
 * Which part of your country do most people live in?
 * Tell me about the main industries there.
 * How easy is it to travel around your country?
 * Has your country changed much since you were a child?

Food and drink

 * What is the food like in your country? Is it based around meat, fish or vegetables?
 * Are there many regional differences in the food eaten and recipes?
 * What agricultural products are produced by your country?
 * What traditional dishes are served in your country? Which is your favourite? What's the recipe?
 * What drinks is your country famous for?
 * What alcoholic drinks are produced in your country?

Political

 * Is it safe to visit your country?
 * What is the political system in your country?
 * Who is in power at the moment?
 * How is your country dealing with the current financial crisis?
 * What can you say about the leaders of your country?

Cities

 * Where is the capital of your country? Is it on a river, on the coast in the centre of the country?
 * How would you describe the capital city and any other main cities?
 * What special attractions can be found in each city?

Sports and games

 * What is the most popular sport in your country? How do you play it?
 * Are there any sports or games unique to your country?
 * When is the best time to watch them?
 * How well does your country do in international competitions?
 * Are there any sports that foreign visitors practice in your country?
 * Is football (soccer) popular in your country? If so, which are the best teams?

Weather

 * What is the weather like?
 * Is the weather very different in different parts of the country?
 * Can you describe the seasons?
 * What is the best time to visit?

Language

 * What languages are spoken in your country?
 * What language do you usually hear on the streets?
 * How many people speak English in your country?

Customs

 * Is there a particular national costume? Can you describe it?
 * Are there any special local dances? What are they like?
 * Are the people generally friendly?
 * What are some special customs or traditions in your country?

Economic

 * What are the principal economic activities of your country?
 * What does it export?
 * What are the main industries in your country?

History

 * What can you tell me about the history of your country?

Tourism

 * What are the most popular tourist destinations in your country? What makes them popular?
 * Are there many hotels in your country?
 * Are there many opportunities to explore the countryside?
 * Is it easy to find maps and routes?
 * Is there much interesting architecture in your country?
 * Are there many famous artists or authors based in your country?
 * Are there a wide range of shops in your country?
 * Is it safe to drink the water?

Animals

 * Is there a lot of wildlife in your country? Are there any deer, wild boar, wolves or bears?
 * Can you hunt them?
 * Are there many natural parks in your country?
 * Is fishing popular in your country?
 * Are there many bird species in your country?