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Quiz about Portsmouth UK
Quiz about Portsmouth UK

Portsmouth, UK Trivia Quiz


Shouldn't be too difficult, unless you've never been here!

A multiple-choice quiz by nutter2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
nutter2002
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
90,367
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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1763
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1. In which English county is Portsmouth? Hint


2. Which of these is a true statement about the city of Portsmouth England? Hint


3. Which branch of the Armed Forces is closely associated with Portsmouth? Hint


4. Which island can be reached by hovercraft or catamaran from Portsmouth harbour? Hint


5. The seafront in Portsmouth, UK is known as what? Hint


6. The closest city to Portsmouth, UK is what? Hint


7. Which two countries can be reached from the ferry port of Portsmouth, UK? Hint


8. Which of these international companies has a major branch in Portsmouth? Hint


9. Which former Prime Minister was born and educated in the city? Hint


10. Finally, Portsmouth is a very over populated and crowded city. Approximately how many people live here? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which English county is Portsmouth?

Answer: Hampshire

It's on the south coast of the county.
2. Which of these is a true statement about the city of Portsmouth England?

Answer: It is technically an island

There are only three ways off the island, meaning traffic can become very congested in the north of the city. Portsmouth used to have a small airport, but there is now an industrial estate there. Portsmouth Island has four train stations
3. Which branch of the Armed Forces is closely associated with Portsmouth?

Answer: Royal Navy

The dockyard celebrated its 800th birthday in 1994. Portsmouth harbour is home to famous ships such as the Victory, the Warrior and the Mary Rose.
4. Which island can be reached by hovercraft or catamaran from Portsmouth harbour?

Answer: Isle of Wight

This journey on the Solent, cost per mile, is one of the most expensive sea journeys in the world.
5. The seafront in Portsmouth, UK is known as what?

Answer: Southsea

The train station in the city centre is called 'Portsmouth and Southsea'. The seafront stretches for approx three miles.
6. The closest city to Portsmouth, UK is what?

Answer: Chichester

Chichester is about 15 miles east; Southampton 25 miles west, Brighton 45 miles east, and London 75 miles northeast.
7. Which two countries can be reached from the ferry port of Portsmouth, UK?

Answer: France and Spain

Regular ferries to Cherbourg and Le Havre in France, and a weekly sailing to Bilbao in Northern Spain, as well as other areas of Brittany.
8. Which of these international companies has a major branch in Portsmouth?

Answer: IBM

It's in an area called 'North Harbour' and is located just off the main island.
9. Which former Prime Minister was born and educated in the city?

Answer: James Callaghan

He attended the Grammar school, which later became the local comprehensive. My old school!
10. Finally, Portsmouth is a very over populated and crowded city. Approximately how many people live here?

Answer: 200,000

This makes it one of the most densely populated cities in the country. This population only covers the Island, not the surrounding boroughs.
Source: Author nutter2002

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