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Which of the following is NOT part of the British Isles?
Which of the following is NOT part of the British Isles?
What is the highest mountain in the British Isles?
What is the highest mountain in the British Isles?
Which country in the UK has the capital city of Cardiff?
Which country in the UK has the capital city of Cardiff?
What form of government does the United Kingdom have?
What form of government does the United Kingdom have?
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Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
Who is the current monarch of the United Kingdom?
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Which of the following lakes is located in Northern Ireland?
Which of the following lakes is located in Northern Ireland?
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What is the approximate population of the Republic of Ireland?
What is the approximate population of the Republic of Ireland?
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Which country within the UK has the patron saint St. David?
Which country within the UK has the patron saint St. David?
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Study Notes
British Isles Overview
- The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic.
- Includes Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man, Hebrides, and 800 smaller islands.
- Total area: 315,159 km2.
- Population: Approximately 72 million.
- Consists of two sovereign states: Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom Details
- Full name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Population: Over 67 million.
- Area: Over 242,000 km2.
- Capital: London.
- Constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Government: Constitutional Monarchy.
- Current Monarch: King Charles III.
England Summary
- Population: Over 55 million.
- Area: Over 130,000 km2.
- Capital: London.
- Governing body: Parliament of the United Kingdom.
- National symbols: Flag, coat of arms, rose.
- Patron saint: St. George.
Scotland Information
- Population: Over 5 million.
- Area: Over 78,000 km2.
- Capital: Edinburgh.
- Governing bodies: Parliament of the United Kingdom, Scottish Parliament.
- National symbols: Flag, coat of arms, thistle.
- Patron saint: St. Andrew.
Wales Key Facts
- Population: Over 3 million.
- Area: Over 20,000 km2.
- Capital: Cardiff.
- Governing bodies: Parliament of the United Kingdom, National Assembly for Wales.
- National symbols: Flag, coat of arms, leek/daffodil.
- Patron saint: St. David.
Northern Ireland Summary
- Population: Over 1 million.
- Area: Over 14,000 km2.
- Capital: Belfast.
- Governing bodies: Parliament of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland Assembly.
- National symbols: Flag, coat of arms, shamrock.
- Patron saint: St. Patrick.
British Isles Geography
- Highest mountain: Ben Nevis (1,345m).
- Longest river: Severn (354 km).
- Notable lakes: Lough Neagh (NoI), Loch Lomond, Loch Ness (Sco).
- Climate: Oceanic climate; mild, moist, considerable rainfall, lacks extreme temperatures.
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Description
This quiz explores the geographical, political, and cultural aspects of the British Isles, including detailed information about the United Kingdom, its constituent countries, and their populations. Test your knowledge on the locations, capitals, and key facts of this diverse region.
