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Geography and Regions of the UK Flashcards

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  1. What is the approximate population of the United Kingdom?

    Answer: 67 million

    The UK's population is approximately 67 million people, making it one of the most populous countries in Europe.

  2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four countries of the United Kingdom?

    Answer: Cornwall

    Cornwall is a county in southwest England, not a separate country within the UK.

  3. What is the longest river in the United Kingdom?

    Answer: The Severn

    The River Severn, at approximately 354 km, is the longest river in the United Kingdom.

  4. Which city serves as the capital of the United Kingdom as a whole?

    Answer: London

    London is the capital city of both England and the United Kingdom and is home to the UK Parliament and the monarch.

  5. What is the UK's national flag commonly known as?

    Answer: The Union Flag

    The UK's flag is called the Union Flag (or Union Jack), combining the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland).

  6. Which country of the UK features a red dragon on its national flag?

    Answer: Wales

    Wales has a red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) on its national flag, making it unique among the UK's four nations.

  7. In which country of the UK is Loch Ness located?

    Answer: Scotland

    Loch Ness is a large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands, famous for legends of the Loch Ness Monster.

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