England
What separates England from the European mainland?
The English Channel
What is the name of the 'skirt' Scotsmen traditionally wear?
Kilt
What famous dark beer comes from Ireland?
Guinness
What is the currency in Northern Ireland?
Pound Sterling (GBP)
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
What is the English national sport, in which batsmen and wickets play an important role?
Cricket
What is Scotland's largest city?
Glasgow
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
St. Patrick
What is another name for the traditional counties of N.I.?
Ulster
What is Wales bordered by to its east and to its west?
England and Atlantic Ocean/ Irish Sea
What are the districts called that England is divided into?
Counties
What is one of Scotland's most important sporting events?
The Highland Games
What is Ireland often called because of its lush vegetation due to its mild climate and frequent rainfall?
The Emerald Isle
Who is the head of state of N. I.?
King Charles
Which is the highest peak in Wales?
Mt. Snowdon (1085m)
In which legal document did the English king have to grant certain rights to his subjects for the firat time in history?
Magna Carta (1215)
Which islands are situated ten miles north of the Scottish coast?
Orkney Islands
What caused the deaths of one million Irish people and caused over a million to emigrate in the middle of thze 19th century?
The Great Famine
How many counties does N. I. consist of?
Six
Which animal does the national flag of Wales show?
A red dragon
What does the name 'England' mean?
Land of the Angels
From which European country were the Orkney and Shetland Islands acquired?
In which year did Ireland become an independent state?
1922
Which is Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage site?
Giant's Causeway
What is the Welsh name for Wales?
Cymru