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One Question About Every British Territory

Answer one question about every British Country, Crown Dependency and Overseas Territory.
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Country
England
What word is a portmanteau of the two most famous universities in England?
Oxbridge
Northern Ireland
What famous ship was built in the early 20th century in Belfast, Northern Ireland?
The Titanic
Scotland
What sport, famously enjoyed by many world leaders, has its origins in Middle Ages Scotland?
Golf
Wales
What is the name for Wales in Welsh?
Cymru
 
 
 
Crown Dependency
Guernsey
Guernésiais is a language spoken in Guernsey. What languages is it derived from?
French
Isle of Man
What is the name of the peculiar symbol on the Isle of Man's flag?
Three Legs of Man
Jersey
Jersey celebrates 'Liberation Day' on the 9th of May. Who were they liberated from?
Nazi Germany
 
 
 
Overseas Territory
Akrotiri and Dhekelia
What type of institution are located in this territory - something Britain wanted to keep?
Military Bases
Anguilla
What animal appears three times on Anguilla's coat of arms?
Dolphin
Bermuda
Which US state is the closest place on land to Bermuda?
North Carolina
British Antarctic Territory
What is the permanent population of the British Antarctic Territory?
0
British Indian Ocean Territory
In 2024, it was announced that the British government would hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to which country?
Mauritius
British Virgin Islands
What is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands? Hint: It sounds like a sea creature.
Tortola
Cayman Islands
In 2004, which North Atlantic hurricane had a very severe impact on the Cayman Islands?
Hurricane Ivan
Falkland Islands
In a 2013 referendum, how many people, to the nearest percent, voted to remain as a British Territory?
100%
Gibraltar
What country does Gibraltar border?
Spain
Montserrat
Montserrat is named after a mountain range near what European major city?
Barcelona
Pitcairn Islands
What percentage of the Pitcairn Islands are inhabited?
25%
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Which British head of state authorised the colonisation of the islands?
Oliver Cromwell
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Who discovered the Sandwich Islands in the 18th century?
James Cook
Turks and Caicos Islands
What currency is used in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
US Dollar
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