Geography and symbols: study guide for the Life in the UK Test (United Kingdom)

Nations, capitals, rivers, mountains, flags and anthems.

This guide gathers the 9 key points of the topic. Read them, cover the answer and try to recall it; then practise in the app.

1. What is the capital of Scotland?
   Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Glasgow is the largest city. view question
2. What is the capital of Wales?
   Cardiff. Cardiff became the capital of Wales in 1955. view question
3. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
   Belfast. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. view question
4. What is the longest river in the UK?
   The River Severn. The Severn (about 354 km) is the longest river in the UK; the Thames flows through London. view question
5. What is the highest mountain in the UK?
   Ben Nevis. Ben Nevis in Scotland is 1,345 m. Snowdon is the highest in Wales and Scafell Pike in England. view question
6. What are the Channel Islands?
   Islands in the English Channel that are Crown dependencies. Jersey and Guernsey are Crown dependencies, not part of the UK, and have their own governments. view question
7. What is the official name of the flag of the UK?
   The Union Flag, or Union Jack. It combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland). Wales's Red Dragon is not on it. view question
8. What is the UK national anthem?
   God Save the King. The national anthem is 'God Save the King' (or 'Queen' under a queen). It is sung at official events. view question
9. What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
   The pound sterling (£). The pound sterling is divided into 100 pence. view question

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