Cornwall - Multiple Choice - Statistics

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What is the only settlement recognised as a city in Cornwall? (Also acting as its 'capital') Truro
88%
What is the name of the world's largest indoor rainforest? (Found in central Cornwall) The Eden Project
82%
What languages are Cornish's closest relatives? Breton and Welsh
81%
Which river acts as the boundary between Cornwall and Devon for all but 6km of the 104km border? River Tamar
79%
Which mineral was found in abundance in Cornwall, the mining of which led to Cornwall being known internationally throughout the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages? Tin
79%
Which large structure can be found off the coast of Marazion, accessible by boat at high-tide and by foot at low-tide? St. Michael's Mount
75%
To whom does the title 'Duke of Cornwall' belong? The Prince of Wales
75%
What does the common Cornish phrase "Kernow bys vyken!" mean? Cornwall Forever!
73%
In which direction is Cornwall primarily bordered by land rather than sea? East
71%
Approximately, how many people live in Cornwall? 0.57 Million
61%
Which political party is often seen as particularly successful in Cornwall when compared to Britain as a whole, winning all Cornish seats in the 2005 election? The Liberal Democrats
61%
Click on the Cornish one!
59%
What is the bird is often associated with Cornwall, including being featured on the coat of arms of Cornwall? Chough
59%
Which historical event began in Cornwall? The Prayerbook Rebellion
56%
Cornwall is home to the amusingly named phenomenon of the 'Brown Willy Effect'. But what is Brown Willy? Cornwall's tallest hill
55%
Which Cornish town was the only Cornish town to be mentioned in the 1086AD Domesday book? It later went on to house both the Domesday Book and the Crown Jewels in WW1. Bodmin
52%
How many Members of Parliament does Cornwall receive (2010-present)? 6
49%
Wales is to St. David as Cornwall is to St. - Piran
49%
Which of these ingredients would you NOT find in a Cornish Pasty? Carrot
48%
Which river flows across Bodmin Moor, past Bodmin, through Wadebridge, reaching the sea at Padstow? River Camel
46%
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