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1 In which London park is the Zoo situated?
A Regent’s Park. It’s situated on the park’s northern edge.
2 What did the USA purchase from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867?
A Alaska. At the time, many ridiculed the deal, viewing Alaska as a barren, frozen wasteland. However, the foresight behind this acquisition has proven invaluable, as Alaska’s abundant natural resources have since transformed it into an economic powerhouse valued at over $500 billion today.
3 Which country park surrounds the village of Edwinstowe in Nottinghamshire?
A Sherwood Forest – known for its ancient oaks, the Major Oak, and its association with the legend of Robin Hood.
4 How tall is the Monument to the Great Fire of London,
A 202 feet (61 metres) to the west of the spot where the Great Fire started on Pudding Lane
5 What is the world’s most northerly capital city?
A Reykjavik, Iceland. It is at a latitude of 64°08′ N.
6 In which Irish county can you kiss the Blarney stone?
A County Cork, at the top of Blarney Castle. Kissing the stone allegedly gives the kisser the “gift of the gab” or eloquence.
7 In which European city are the famous Tivoli Gardens?
A Copenhagen, Denmark. They are an amusement park and pleasure garden situated in the heart of the city.
8 What in Wiltshire is Europe’s largest man-made mound?
A Silbury Hill. It’s a prehistoric artificial mound near Avebury, and its purpose remains a mystery to archaeologists.
9 Which British city has Eastville, Redland, and Fishponds neighbourhoods?
A Bristol.
10 Which Surrey town gained fame for its salts and gave its name to a compound of magnesium sulphate?
A Epsom. It is known for the discovery of Epsom salts, which were first found in the water on Epsom Common. This led to the town becoming one of Britain’s earliest spa towns, attracting visitors seeking the medicinal properties of the waters.