Britain

One of the subjects that children study in KS2 geography is the island of Great Britain - where in the world it is and the countries, cities, counties and culture which make-up Britain. This quiz will test children's knowledge of the place where they live. The video shows the size of the country compared to the rest of the world.

Britain, or Great Britain, is the largest island in the British Isles. It comprises three countries - England, Scotland and Wales. These countries are divided into counties. The smallest counties in Great Britain are Rutland and the island, the Isle of Wight. There are only two towns in Rutland - Oakham and Uppingham. The Isle of Wight has nine, despite it being smaller. The largest of the counties is North Yorkshire. There are many cities here too. London is one of the biggest cities in Europe, but Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow are also very large.

Test what you know about the place you live by playing this quiz.