What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
AnswerLondon
London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom.
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7 fact-checked facts about the United Kingdom, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?
AnswerEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Going deeper
What is the capital of Wales?
AnswerCardiff
Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales.
Which Roman emperor ordered a great wall built across northern England?
AnswerHadrian
Hadrian's Wall was begun around AD 122 on the orders of Emperor Hadrian.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
AnswerUnicorn
The unicorn is Scotland's national animal and appears on the royal coat of arms.
Expert level
What is the largest lake by area in the United Kingdom?
AnswerLough Neagh
Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland is the UK's largest lake by surface area.
Stonehenge stands in which English county?
AnswerWiltshire
Stonehenge is on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
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