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Test 16 of 32 · Chapter 4

The UK Today — Population, Currency, Languages Practice Test

What this test covers: UK population and distribution across nations, the pound sterling, regional languages (Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic), longest mainland distance and equality before the law.

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Revise this topic: Study Chapter 4, British Life and Culture

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According to the handbook, what was the approximate UK population at its 2010 estimate?

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  1. According to the handbook, what was the approximate UK population at its 2010 estimate?
  2. Approximately what percentage of the UK population lives in England?
  3. What is the official currency of the UK, and how is it subdivided?
  4. True or false: shops and businesses in England are legally required to accept Scottish and Northern Irish banknotes.
  5. Welsh — taught in schools and universities — is mainly spoken in which part of the UK?
  6. Where in the UK are Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic mainly spoken, respectively?
  7. What are the two endpoints of the longest distance on the UK mainland — about 870 miles (1,400 km) apart?
  8. In the UK, do men and women have equal rights in matters such as work, owning property, marriage and divorce?
  9. Which population share is approximately correct for Scotland in the UK?
  10. Which range of UK banknote denominations is currently in normal circulation?

Last reviewed 21 October 2026 · Based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, and GOV.UK guidance.