* Which of these cities are close to the same line of latitude as London?

• Berlin
• Moscow
• Calcutta
• Nairobi

Which of the following countries is the nearest continental neighbour to Great Britain?

• Denmark
• Portugal
• France
• Greece

How long would it take for a plane, travelling at 750 km/hour, to fly over Great Britain from the far north to the south coast?

• 1 hour 10 minutes
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 1 hour 40 minutes

Which of the following islands is about the same size as Great Britain?

• Cuba
• Iceland
• Greenland
• Honshu

Which areas of the United Kingdom have most rainfall?

• The east and south.
• The east and north.
• The west and south.
• The west and north.

When was the last successful foreign military invasion of the United Kingdom?

• 409
• 1066
• 1542
• 1642

When did Elizabeth II become Queen?

• 1945
• 1952
• 1964
• 1977

At what age may citizens vote in the UK?

• 16
• 18
• 20
• 21

How many people live in the UK?

• 48 million
• 55 million
• 59 million
• 64 million

Which country has the lowest population density?

• England
• Wales
• Scotland
• Northern Ireland

What percentage of the British population belong to ethnic minorities?

• 5%
• 10%
• 15%
• 20%

What percentage of the population of the UK is under 15 years of age?

• 6.3%
• 8.3%
• 10.3%
• 12.3%

Up to what age are British children required by law to attend school?

• 14
• 15
• 16
• 18

Which three subjects do British children spend most time studying?

• English, mathematics and science
• French, mathematics and science
• Music, history and arts
• Spanish., history and arts

How much did the Channel Tunnel cost to build?

• Ł 1 million
• Ł 500 million
• Ł 1,000 million
• Ł 10,000 million

Which is the largest economic sector in the UK?

• Industry
• Agriculture
• Service
• Trade

Which is the main source of energy in the UK?

• Natural gas
• Oil
• Hydro-electric power
• Solar power

What type of environment does the Ramsar Convention protect?

• National parks
• Dunes
• Moorlands
• Wetlands

How many sites in the UK are on the World Heritage list?

• 8
• 18
• 28
• 38

Where is the world\'s biggest annual festival held?

• London
• Belfast
• Cardiff
• Edinburgh

How many British authors have received the Nobel Prize for literature?

• 9
• 12
• 15
• 18

How many theatres are there in London?

• around 50
• around 100
• around 150
• around 200

How many tube lines are there in London?

• 5
• 8
• 9
• 11

When was the first Mini car produced?

• 1949
• 1959
• 1969
• 1979

How many albums did British rockband Queen release?

• 8
• 15
• 18
• 25