Geography of the United Kingdom

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What is the official name of the state situated on the British Isles?

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK)

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What are the four countries that make up the UK?

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England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

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What are the capitals of the four countries in the UK?

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London (England), Edinburgh (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales), Belfast (Northern Ireland)

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What are the two main islands of the UK?

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Great Britain and Ireland

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What separates the two main islands of the UK?

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The Irish Sea

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What ocean washes the UK in the north?

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The Atlantic Ocean

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What sea is located to the east of the UK?

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The North Sea

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What separates the UK from the continent?

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The English Channel and the Strait of Dover

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What is the narrowest part of the English Channel?

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The Strait of Dover

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How far is Dover from France?

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Thirty-two miles