Physical Geography Quiz

Study Notes

Great Britain comprises England, Scotland, and Wales, along with Northern Ireland.
The island is approximately 500 km wide and nearly 1,000 km long.
Closest continental neighbors include France and Belgium.
Located between latitudes 50° N and 60° N.
London shares latitude with cities like Berlin, Vancouver, and Warsaw.
Great Britain is the largest island in Europe and the ninth largest globally.
Comparable in size to Honshu (largest Japanese island), about twice the size of Iceland and Cuba.
Despite its northern location, Britain has a milder climate, with temperatures rarely dropping below -10°C (14°F) or exceeding 32°C (90°F).
Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year; the wettest regions are in the mountainous west and north.
Approximately 28% of the land is designated as National Parks, totaling 15 parks: 10 in England, 3 in Wales, and 2 in Scotland.

The population of Great Britain is about 69 million, ranking 21st in the world.
English is the official language; Welsh is spoken by approximately 20% of the Welsh population, while around 80,000 residents of Scotland speak Gaelic.
About 5% of the population belongs to ethnic minority communities, with languages primarily from the Asian subcontinent among the most widely spoken.
Population growth is slow and stable, with an increasing elderly demographic due to improved living standards.
Only 20% of the population is under the age of 16.
Britain covers a land area of 244,376 km², with a high population density of 239 people per square kilometer, the highest in Europe.
Density figures: England (370 people/km²), Scotland (66 people/km²), Wales (139 people/km²), Northern Ireland (118 people/km²).
London is one of the world's most populous cities, with a population of 9 million, yet is smaller than Mexico City (21 million) and New York City (19 million).