The busiest passenger port in the UK it shares its name with a capital of one of the original 13 states

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Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Geographic Name’s the Same

Today’s Final Jeopardy

The busiest passenger port in the U.K., it shares its name with a capital of one of the original 13 states

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Dover

Final Jeopardy Explanation

Dover is the busiest passenger port in the United Kingdom and the busiest roll-on/roll-off ferry port in Europe.

Founded in 1606, this cross-channel port is located in Dover, Kent, in the south-east of England. France is only 34 kilometres away from this port, making it England’s closest port to France and mainland Europe.

Dover is also the name of the capital and the second-largest city of Delaware, one of the original 13 states.

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