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1 The former British colony of Northern Rhodesia is now known by what name?
A Zambia. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 24, 1964, and officially became the Republic of Zambia.
2 As a natural border between Devon and Cornwall, what is the longest river in Cornwall?
A River Tamar, measuring 94 kilometres (58 miles).
3 What sea separates East and West Malaysia?
A South China Sea. The sea stretches approximately 400 miles between the two regions.
4 Which strait separates the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola?
A Windward Passage. This strait is a key connection between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Specifically, it lies between the easternmost part of Cuba and the northwest of Hispaniola.
5 The northernmost point of which country is at its tripoint with Syria and Iraq?
A Jordan (33°22′N)
6 Which North Sea port lies at the mouth of the River Esk?
A Whitby, an ancient and historic seaport on the North Yorkshire coast
7 What’s the second-largest city by population in the Republic of Ireland?
A Cork. It is located in the south of the country, in the county of Cork. At the 2022 census, it had a population of 224,004.
8 The four districts of Kungsholmen, Norrmalm, Sodermalm, and Ostermalm are located in which European city?
A Stockholm – Since 2007, Stockholm City Centre has been organised into four stadsdelsområden, sometimes translated as “boroughs”
9 Which European capital city sits the banks of the River Tagus?
A Lisbon, Portugal.
10 Which is the closest town to the Australian monolith ‘Ayers Rock’ (Uluru)?
A Alice Springs (pop. 26,000), which is about 275 miles away by road. Uluru lives up to its status as the world’s most famous monolith – rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, occupying an area of 3.33 sq km, and with a girth of 9.4 km.