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Geography of Wales
Contributed by: McIntosh
  • 1. Which of the following is the capital city of Wales?
A) Swansea
B) Cardiff
C) Aberystwyth
D) Bangor
  • 2. Which sea borders Wales to the west?
A) Irish Sea
B) North Sea
C) Baltic Sea
D) Mediterranean 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) West Wales
B) South Wales
C) Mid 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) R. S. Thomas
B) Dylan Thomas
C) Llywarch Hen
D) Gwyneth Lewis
  • 7. Who is the patron saint of Wales?
A) Saint Andrew
B) Saint Patrick
C) Saint David
D) Saint George
  • 8. What is the traditional Welsh dish made with stewed lamb and vegetables called?
A) Laverbread
B) Cawl
C) Welsh Rarebit
D) Bara brith
  • 9. Which famous castle in Wales is known for its iconic red walls?
A) Harlech Castle
B) Caernarfon Castle
C) Cardiff Castle
D) Conwy Castle
  • 10. In which national park can you find the picturesque village of Beddgelert in Wales?
A) Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
B) Brecon Beacons National Park
C) Snowdonia National Park
D) Ynys Mon (Anglesey) 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) Anglesey
B) Bardsey Island
C) Puffin Island
D) Holy Island
  • 12. What is the name of the Welsh language channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation?
A) BBC Cymru
B) Welsh TV
C) Cymru Television
D) S4C
  • 13. Which international airport serves as the main gateway to Wales?
A) Aberystwyth Airport
B) Swansea Airport
C) Bangor Airport
D) Cardiff Airport
  • 14. 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
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