United Kingdom Flashcards
Ireland is….
Ireland, as an island or an isle, is divided into 2 parts. There is a border which separates them
The UK is….
The UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain is composed of…
Scotland, England and Wales
The UK is composed of…
Northern Ireland and Great Britain
English flag 🏴 cross…
St George cross
Who is St George
He is the patron saint of England
Scottish flag 🏴 cross…
St Andrew’s cross
Irish flag 🇮🇪 cross…
St Patrick’s cross
The emblem of England
Red rose 🌹
The emblem of Scotland
Thistle
The emblem of Ireland
Shamrock ☘️
The emblem of Wales
Leek, dragon 🏴
What is the name of the flag of the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪
Thé Tricolour
On the Tricolour 🇮🇪 what does the green represents?
It is associated with Irish Republicanism (1790s)
On the Tricolour 🇮🇪 what does the orange represents?
With time orange cane to represent Protestant British unionists
