THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) is NOT THE SAME AS Great Britain or England. The UK is made up of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain: it is an island that consists of three countries: England, Scotland and Wales.
England: is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. England is the largest and most populous nation in the UK.
The Commonwealth of Nations: are the 52 states or countries that were former British colonies or territories. Members of the Commonwealth of Nations recognize the United Kingdom's Monarch as their own king or queen, but remain politically independent.
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Capital city and biggest city: LondonLoading...
Official language: EnglishLoading...
Recognised regional or minority languages: Scots, Ulster Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Scottish Gaelic, IrishLoading...
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP; ₤)Loading...
Flag of the UK:Loading...
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The Union JackLoading...
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The Union Jack or the Union Flag consists of the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England), the Cross of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), the cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). Wales is not represented in the Union Flag , because at the time the flag was designed Wales was part of the Kingdom of England. Royal Coat of Arms:
Official Coat of Arms of the British Monarch, currently Elisabeth II.
Monarch: Queen Elisabeth II, full name: Elisabeth Alexandra Mary from house Windsor
Current Prime Minister: Theresa May
Albion: the original Roman name for Britain, sometimes still used in poetical contexts
Briton: a citizen of the UK, an expression used in official and formal contexts
National animals: lion and bulldog
Motto: Dieu et mon droit - (French) - "God and my right"
(as used in England, Northern Ireland & Wales)
In Defens - (Scots) - "In Defence"
(as used in Scotland)
(as used in England, Northern Ireland & Wales)
In Defens - (Scots) - "In Defence"
(as used in Scotland)
National Personification: Brittania
Driving: on the left side
National anthem: "God save the Queen"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk
Parliament: Upper house: House of Lords
Lower house: House of Commons
Lower house: House of Commons
The UK countries and their symbols
England
Patron Saint
Famous for
National flower
Tudor Rose
Flag
St George's Cross
Capital city
Lion
London
St George ( 23rd April)
National animal
Talking about...
...the weather.
Scotland ( Caledonia - the Roman name for Scotland)
Edinburgh
Patron Saint
St Andrew ( 30th November)
Reputation: being careful with money
National animal
Unicorn
Thistle
Flag
Cross of Saint Andrew
National flower
Kilt and bagpipes
Capital city
Wales ( Cambria - the Roman name for Wales)
Flag
Red Dragon
St David ( 1st March)
Leek or Daffodil
The Red Dragon
Patron Saint
National flower
National animal
Reputation: great singers
the harp
Cardiff
Capital city