Places 091004

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1   Off which island in the UK are The Needles?
A   Isle of Wight, a row of three distinctive chalk stacks, are located off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel.

2   For which fruit is Seville famous?
A   Oranges (also known as bitter or sour orange), a citrus fruit that is a key ingredient in marmalade and is also used in various culinary and aromatic applications.

3   On which river is the city of Canterbury?
A   The Stour. The River Stour flows through the city in many strands

4   In which city, apart from London, would you find Soho?
A   Birmingham

5   Which channel of the Irish Sea separates the Welsh mainland from Anglesey?
A   The Menai Strait, also known locally as Afon Menai

6   In which modern-day country did the ancient city of Troy Lie?
A   Turkey. The ancient city of Troy, famously known for the Trojan War, is located in what is now modern-day Turkey, specifically in the northwest corner of the country.

7   Where would you find Traitors’ Gate?
A   The Tower of London, the water gate entrance to the Tower of London, part of St. Thomas’ Tower, located near the Thames.

8   Which town is the capital of the Isle of Man?
A   Douglas

9   On which river does the border town of Berwick stand?
A   Tweed, at the mouth of the River Tweed on the east coast

10   Which district in America is the seat of the federal government and is coextensive with the city of Washington; it is situated on the Potomac River?
A   District of Columbia