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