Wales Geography and History Quiz

What is the area of Wales?

• 20,779 square kilometers

• 30,000 square kilometers

• 15,000 square kilometers

• 25,000 square kilometers

Which body of water separates Wales from the Republic of Ireland?

• Strait of St George

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Strait of Dover

• Strait of Hormuz

What is the highest mountain in Wales?

• Snowdon

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount Everest

• Mount Snow

What type of climate does Wales have?

• Continental climate

• Tropical climate

• Maritime climate

• Desert climate

How long is the land boundary between Wales and England?

• 80 km

• 70 km

• 60 km

• 50 km

Who designed Portmeirion?

• John Smith

• William Lambton

• Sir George Everest

• Sir Clough Williams-Ellis

In what year was Mount Everest officially renamed?

• 1900

• 1865

• 1850

• 1885

What is the mean annual temperature range in Wales?

• 5 °C to 7 °C

• 9.5 °C to 11 °C

• 12 °C to 15 °C

• 8 °C to 10 °C

What percentage of land in Wales is dedicated to agriculture?

• 70%

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

Which famous TV show was filmed in Portmeirion?

• Sherlock

• Game of Thrones

• Doctor Who

• The Prisoner