the UK today Flashcards
1
Q
nations of the UK
A
located in the north west of Europe
longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the SW corner of England
about 870 miles
2
Q
capital cities
A
UK: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Wales: Cardiff
northern Ireland: Belfast
3
Q
currency denominations
A
coins: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, 1 pound, 2 pound
notes: 5, 10, 20, 50
northern ireland and scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK
- shops/businesses do not have to accept them
