Places 114831

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1   The North of England Open Air Museum at Beamish is in which county?
A   County Durham. It sits specifically near Stanley, a town in County Durham.

2   In which county is the National Trust property, Sizergh Castle?
A   Cumbria – near Kendal, about 4 miles (6 km) south of the town.

3   What name is given to the large area of land around The Wash that’s below sea level?
A   The Fens. This low-lying, marshy region spans parts of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Huntingdonshire. Over the centuries, engineers and farmers drained and reclaimed the land, forcing it to sink below sea level in many areas.

4   Which river hosts the best-known regatta in the world?
A   Thames. The Royal Henley Regatta takes place each July.

5   What is the most common street name in the United Kingdom?
A   High Street. It is the traditional name for the main street in a town or village where most businesses are located.

6   Hugh Town is the largest settlement on which island group?
A   Isles of Scilly – it’s located on St. Mary’s, the largest island in the group.

7   Which dam spans the River Nile in southern Egypt?
A   Aswan High Dam. The dam regulates the flow of the Nile, providing benefits such as flood control, hydroelectric power, and a more reliable water supply for agriculture.

8   In which American state is the Hoover Dam?
A   Nevada and Arizona. The Hoover Dam straddles the border between the states of Nevada and Arizona. It is located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River.

9   In which American State is the global centre of technological innovation that’s nicknamed Silicon Valley?
A   California – located in the South San Francisco Bay Area.

10   What is the capital of Egypt?
A   Cairo – the capital and largest city.