UK Countries and Capitals
8 free practice questions with explanations
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UK Countries and Capitals: example questions & answers
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What is the capital city of England?
- ALiverpool
- BManchester
- CBirmingham
- DLondon✓
Answer: London, on the River Thames, is the capital city of England.
What is the capital city of Scotland?
- AGlasgow
- BEdinburgh✓
- CDundee
- DAberdeen
Answer: Edinburgh, with its famous castle, is the capital of Scotland.
What is the capital city of Wales?
- ACardiff✓
- BWrexham
- CNewport
- DSwansea
Answer: Cardiff, in the south, is the capital city of Wales.
What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
- ALisburn
- BDublin
- CBelfast✓
- DLondonderry
Answer: Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland.
How many countries make up the United Kingdom?
- A2
- B4✓
- C5
- D3
Answer: The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Which of these countries is part of the United Kingdom?
- ANorway
- BIreland
- CFrance
- DScotland✓
Answer: Scotland is one of the four countries in the United Kingdom.
Which animal is the national symbol of Wales, shown on flags and shirts?
- AA bear
- BA lion
- CA dragon✓
- DAn eagle
Answer: The red dragon is the proud national symbol of Wales.
The Union Jack is the flag of which country?
- AThe United Kingdom✓
- BAustralia
- CCanada
- DThe United States
Answer: The Union Jack is the well-known flag of the United Kingdom.