Question

Difficulty: EasyConstituent Country: Scotland

The United Kingdom is made up of four constituent countries. Which of the following cities is the capital of Scotland?

  1. A
    Cardiff
  2. B
    Belfast
  3. EdinburghAnswer
  4. D
    London

Answer

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
Edinburgh is the official capital of Scotland. It serves as the country's political and administrative heart and is home to the Scottish Parliament.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific constituent country mentioned in the question.
The question asks for the capital of Scotland.
Each of the four countries in the UK has its own distinct capital city.
2
Recall the capital cities for each constituent country of the UK.
England: London; Scotland: Edinburgh; Wales: Cardiff; Northern Ireland: Belfast.
Mapping the countries to their capitals allows for the correct identification of Scotland's capital.

Key Concept

Capital cities of the UK constituent countries
Estimated Time:30s
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