United KingdomThe UK 3 · What is the UK
What is the full official name of the country?
- aThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCorrect answer
- bThe United Kingdom of England, Scotland and Wales
- cThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- dThe British Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Why?
The official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The name with 'and Ireland' was used in the past, before most of Ireland became independent.
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What is the capital city of Wales?Correct answer:Cardiff
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