the UK - general information
What does the abbreviation UK stand for?
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What river flows through London?
The Thames
What is the name of the author of the Harry Potter books?
J.K. Rowling
What is the name of London's iconic Ferris wheel?
the London Eye
What number is the secret agent James Bond known by?
007
What countries does the UK consist of?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
What is Ben Nevis?
It is the highest mountain in the UK.
By what name is the actor Rowan Atkinson best known?
Mr. Bean
What are the red London buses called?
double-deckers
What is the UK's most iconic non-alcoholic drink?
tea
What are the capitals of the four UK countries?
England - London, Scotland - Edinburgh, Wales - Cardiff, Northern Ireland - Belfast
What is the pet name of the Loch Ness Monster?
Nessie
Who is Agatha Christie?
She is the most famous writer of detective stories.
What is the Tube?
It is the London Underground.
What is the name of the most silly secret agent, known for his clumsy and humorous behaviour?
Jonny English
Can you name one of the two oldest universities in the UK? Your textbooks were published in one of the towns. :)
Oxford and Cambridge
What is the name of the largest lake in England?
Lake Windermere
Who is the current Prince of Wales?
Prince William
What is the most famous part of the Houses of Parliament?
Big Ben (a nickname for the Great Bell of the clock tower (now known as the Elizabeth Tower)
How long is the Channel Tunnel?
50 km
Where does the UK Prime Minister live?
He/she resides at 10 Downing Street in London.
What is the name of the channel between the UK and mainland Europe?
the English Channel
What is the name of the English King who had six wives?
Henry VIII
Where are the British Crown Jewels kept?
In the Tower of London.
What is the name of the building in London that looks like a broken piece of glass?
the Shard