Wales

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1. Saint David is the Patron Saint of Wales. One of the following describes the colours on the Flag of St. David. Black background with a white cross White background with a red lion Green and white background with a red dragon Black background with a gold cross

2. According to a 1991 census what percentage of people living in Wales could speak their native tongue, Welsh? 28.5% 18.5% 38.5% 8.5%

3. Which town in Wales was given city status in 2002. Answer: (One Word)

4. Which of these is not a railway station in Cardiff? Heath Low Level Cathays Aber Ninian Park

5. The longest river in Wales is the River Severn, where does it originate? Mount Snowdon Mount Pumlumon (Plynlimon) Cader Idris Black Mountains

6. How many counties were there before the April 1996 changes? 17 20 8 12

7. The land area of Wales is one of the following 6,809 sq mi 9,106 sq mi 8,016 sq mi 6, 901 sq mi

8. The Welsh are famous for their rugby. As of 2002, there are only three nations that have beaten Wales more times than Wales have beaten them. Which three nations are they? New Zealand, France and South Africa Australia, South Africa and New Zealand England, South Africa and New Zealand England, France and New Zealand

9. What is the least populated city in Wales (and in the United Kingdom)? St. Davids Wrexham Aberystwyth Newport

10. By what name was the famous Welsh singer Tom Jones christened? Thomas Dilwyn Jones Thomas Jones Woodward Derek Terrance Jones Thomas William Wood