UK Counties Quiz

The United Kingdom's administrative geography is complex and has evolved significantly over time. England is divided into ceremonial counties (some further subdivided into districts and boroughs), metropolitan counties (Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, etc.), and unitary authorities. Scotland is divided into 32 council areas. Wales has 22 principal areas. Northern Ireland has 11 district councils. London has a special structure with 32 London Boroughs plus the City of London.

Historic Counties of England

The traditional ceremonial counties of England include Yorkshire (the largest), Lancashire, Kent, Surrey, Essex, Devon, Cornwall, Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northumberland, Durham, and many others. The North-South divide in England is a significant cultural and economic phenomenon - The North includes Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Northeast, while the South includes the Home Counties around London. Explore more with our European countries map quiz, Scandinavian countries map quiz, and European capitals map quiz.