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Britain Facts
How well do you know Britain?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Great Britain is an island made up of | England,Scotland,Wales |
| The leek and daffodil are both plants used to symbolize | Wales |
| Britain was the first large country to have free universal healthcare, in | 1948 |
| England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales became one state in | 1800 |
| The Queen, Britain's official head of state, has power. | little real |
| In 1972 the UK joined | the European Economic Comunity |
| what percentage of Britons lives in towns or cities? | 80% |
| arliament consists of an elected House of Commons and an unelected House of | Lords |
| What is the most widely spoken language in Britain? | English |
| Which city has more miles of canals than Venice? | Birmingham |
| In what year did London last host the Olympic games? | 2012 |
| What is the largest lake in England? | Lake Windermere |
| The Serpentine is a body of water found in which park in England? | Hyde Park |
| Where would you find the River Thames? | London, UK |
| Which English city was once known as Duroliponte? | Cambridge |