England - a first glance
What are the colours of the English flag?
Red, white and blue.
What is the name of the British flag?
Union Jack
What is the highest mountain in England?
Scafell Pike
What is the population of London?
7 million people.
Is the Lake District situated in the northern or southern England?
It is in the North-West of England.
What is the currency of the UK?
The pound sterling/GBP
Is the legend about Saint George true or not?
Nobody knows if the legend is true or not, but Saint George was made a saint because of his reputation as a defender of Christianity.
What is the longest river in the UK?
River Severn
The Houses of Parliament is also called....?
The Palace of Westminster.
Is Cornwall a part of the southern or northern England?
Southern England (South-West).
Name at least three major cities in England.
London, Manchester, Birmingham or Liverpool.
When was the first version of the Union Jack created?
In 1606
What is part of the UK? (The four areas...)
Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland.
Name at least three things on the "must see-list", when you visit London.
London Eye, Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Harrods, Madame Tussaud's.
What is the difference between northern and southern England?
Northern part: More unemployment, less paid jobs, more people get cancer and suffer from heart problems. Schools in the north have poorer exam results. Temperatures are lower than in the southern England. Less rich people.
Where can you find hundreds of small islands?
The northwest coast.
What colors are on the Welsh flag?
White, green and red.
Name at least three things to do at the Lake District.
You can go for a walk/go hiking, go sailing/fishing, enjoy the beautiful scenery, the wildlife and the many bird species. You can also go shopping or go to cafes.
The name of the most important church in London....?
St Paul's Cathedral
Which part of England is closest to London?
Southern England.
What is the dominant religion in England?
Christianity
What is the most famous aspect about Saint George?
His meeting with a dragon.
What is the largest lake in Lake District?
Windermere.
What is Harrods in London?
A super store with 300 departments.
Or.... "A place with a lot of shops"
Is "Lands End" situated in the northern or southern part of England?
In the southern part (the most south part of England).