How many americans think Scotland is in England?

Question

Don't feel embarassed. I used to think Washington and Washington DC were the same place.
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I also used to think Instanbul was the capital of Turkey.

I overheard a student once who thought that Thai food came from Taiwan!

Own up to your geographical blunders. Don't feel ashamed, we have all made some mistakes.

Answer 1

As a grandson of the former President of the Clan Montgomery Society International, and having spent many summers at Scottish Games in America, I would have to say I've known Scotland is not the same as England for quite some time.

Answer 2

When I was small I might have, but my grandfather had a map of the British Isles posted in his home office and I learned the difference at an early age. I get confused by the countries that used to be the USSR--I can't ever remember their capitals.

Answer 3

Probably a lot.



We don't have a lot of emphasis on geography here. It isn't taught in classes.



I know that Scotland isn't in England :).



I used to think the same as you with the Washington bit haha.



I'm not a geography whiz though.



Did you watch Miss Teen USA 2007, when Miss South Carolina messed up really really badly on her geography related question?



I thought she gave Americans a really really bad name.

Answer 4

i never thought Scotland was in England, i thought it was close by tho, you mean Thai food isn't from Taiwan.

Answer 5

I used to think that Egypt was not a part of Africa.

Answer 6

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