Geography of Wales
  • 1. Which of the following is the capital city of Wales?
A) Bangor
B) Swansea
C) Aberystwyth
D) Cardiff
  • 2. Which sea borders Wales to the west?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) North Sea
C) Irish Sea
D) Baltic Sea
  • 3. What is the highest mountain in Wales?
A) Snowdon
B) Ben Nevis
C) Cadair Idris
D) Pen-y-Fan
  • 4. Wales is known for its coal mining industry. Which region in Wales was historically famous for coal mining?
A) South Wales
B) Mid Wales
C) North Wales
D) West Wales
  • 5. Which river runs through the capital city of Cardiff?
A) River Usk
B) River Taff
C) River Dee
D) River Severn
  • 6. Which international airport serves as the main gateway to Wales?
A) Aberystwyth Airport
B) Bangor Airport
C) Swansea Airport
D) Cardiff Airport
  • 7. What is the name of the island off the northwest coast of Wales known for its rugged beauty and Celtic history?
A) Anglesey
B) Holy Island
C) Bardsey Island
D) Puffin Island
  • 8. Which Welsh festival is celebrated on March 1st in honor of the patron saint of Wales?
A) St. David's Day
B) Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau
C) Eisteddfod
D) National Eisteddfod of Wales
  • 9. What is the traditional Welsh dish made with stewed lamb and vegetables called?
A) Welsh Rarebit
B) Laverbread
C) Cawl
D) Bara brith
  • 10. In which national park can you find the picturesque village of Beddgelert in Wales?
A) Brecon Beacons National Park
B) Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
C) Snowdonia National Park
D) Ynys Mon (Anglesey) National Park
  • 11. What is the name of the Welsh language channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation?
A) BBC Cymru
B) Welsh TV
C) S4C
D) Cymru Television
  • 12. Who is the patron saint of Wales?
A) Saint Andrew
B) Saint David
C) Saint Patrick
D) Saint George
  • 13. Which famous castle in Wales is known for its iconic red walls?
A) Cardiff Castle
B) Conwy Castle
C) Caernarfon Castle
D) Harlech Castle
  • 14. Which famous Welsh poet wrote the poem 'Do not go gentle into that good night'?
A) Llywarch Hen
B) Gwyneth Lewis
C) Dylan Thomas
D) R. S. Thomas
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