Other UK Facts Flashcards
1
Q
True or false: the Falkland Islands and St Helena are part of the UK.
A
FALSE. They are linked to the UK, but are NOT officially part of it
2
Q
Are the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands part of the UK?
A
NO. They are NOT part of it, but they are linked to it.
3
Q
Stonehenge and The Houses of Parliament are both classified as ________ ______ ________
A
World Heritage Sites
4
Q
What is the official name of the country?
A
The United Kingdom of Great Britain AND Northern Ireland
- The United Kingdom encapsulates everything at the top level of the naming
- Next down, is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom »>down one level»> The United Kingdom of Great Britain AND Northern Ireland
5
Q
The name United Kingdom refers to what countries?
A
England, Scotland, Wales AND Northern Ireland (all in the one name of “United Kingdom” together; there is no separation of N Ireland in this name)
