Ananova:

One in five schoolchildren can't find the UK on a map, according to a new survey.

And fewer than two-thirds of the pupils could identify the US, reports the Mirror.

A total of 1,000 six to 14-year-olds took part in the poll for National Geographic Kids magazine.

Researchers described the results as "rather frightening."

Professor Alan Smithers, of the University of Buckingham, said: "These results underline the need for education to concentrate on the essentials."

A spokesman from teacher's union NASUWT dismissed the poll as "statistics" that fail to recognise "excellent work" of teachers.