Quick facts about the British Isles

Which is the biggest island of the British Isles?

• Great Britain

• Ireland

Name the 3 countries that form Great Britain and their capital cities

• England (London) - Wales (Cardiff) - Scotland (Edinburgh)

• England (London) - Wales (Cardiff)

Name the 2 countries that are on the island of Ireland and their capital cities

• Northern Ireland (Belfast) - The Republic of Ireland (Dublin)

• Northern Ireland (Dublin) - The Republic of Ireland (Belfast)

Does the Republic of Ireland belong to the UK?

• Yes, it does

• No, it doesn’t

What is the official name of the UK?

• The United Kingdom of Britain and Ireland

• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Name the 4 countries composing the UK

• England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

• England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Who is the United Kingdom ruled by?

• Her Majesty the Queen

• His Majesty the King

What currency is used in the UK?

• The pound

• The euro

Can you pay in pounds in the Republic of Ireland?

• Yes

• No, you pay in euros.

Which is the highest mountain in the UK?

• Scafell Pike (in England)

• Ben Navis (in Scotland)