Test Your Knowledge of British Geography!

Britain is part of the British Isles. It is the largest of this island cluster.

The longest river in Britain is the Severn River. It is 220 miles long.

Britain is separated from the European mainland by the English Channel. The English Channel is only 21 miles wide at its thinnest point.

Britain is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The Earth is divided into two hemispheres: north and south.

London is considered to be the capital of Britain. London is the capital of England.

The city of London sits on the Thames River. The Thames is 205 miles long.

Britain is the largest island in Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world.

Ben Nevis is the highest point in Britain. It is 4,411 feet above sea level.

The Irish Sea separates Britain and Ireland. The Irish Sea is about 150 miles wide.

The River Tees empties into the North Sea. This river is in Northern England.

France is the country closest to Britain that is not part of the U.K. Only 32 miles separate Britain and France.

The name of the Mersey River means "boundary." The Mersey River is in Northwest England.

The Cotswolds is known for homes of yellow limestone. The limestone is sourced locally.

The Pennines are the chain of mountains that divides England. The Pennines are sometimes called the backbone of England.

The Jurassic Coast borders southern Britain. It is called the Jurassic Coast because erosion has uncovered the history of the land in layers.

The English Channel separates Britain and France. The English Channel is only 35 miles wide at its narrowest point.

The island of Britain is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The North Atlantic Ocean, to be exact.

The climate of Britain is described as temperate. Although it is a northern island, the temperature is regulated by the Gulf Stream.

Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England. Scafell Pike is 3,209 feet above sea level.

The River Tyne dates back 30 million years. It is located in northeast England.

The Chiltern Hills were designated an area of natural beauty. They are located in southern England.

The Fens is the lowest point in Britain. The Fens is a marshland on the East coast.

The island of Britain was once connected to the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the U.K.

The White Cliffs of Dover face France. They are white because they are made of chalk.

The Trent River is known for extreme flooding. During some periods of extreme flooding, the river has actually changed course.

The island of Britain is also home to Scotland and Wales. These countries are collectively known as Great Britain.

The Cheviot Hills border England and Scotland. The Cheviot is the highest hill in the range.

Britain is known for being rainy and cloudy. The western part is more rainy, but the eastern half is drier.

Great Britain is about 300 miles wide. This is at the widest point.

Britain is divided into two zones. These zones are called the Highlands and the Lowlands.

Britain has 7,723 miles of coastline. It is roughly 90,000 square miles in area.

Britain is about as big as Oregon. Oregon is roughly 98,000 square miles.

The island of Britain measures about 600 miles from north to south. That's nearly 1,000 kilometers.

Britain is an island, located in the North Atlantic Ocean.