WHAT IS THE UK? Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of 4 countries:
A
• England
• Scotland
• Wales
• Northern Ireland
2
Q
The full name of the UK is….
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
3
Q
Great Britain specifically refers to….
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England, Scotland and Wales
4
Q
The UK is governed by Parliament sitting in….
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Westminster, which is in Central London
5
Q
CROWN DEPENDENCIES AND BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
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Crown dependencies and British Overseas Territories are both territories that are linked with the UK but are not part of the UK
6
Q
CROWN DEPENDENCIES
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Channel Islands and Isle of Man
7
Q
BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
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St Helena and Falkland Islands
