What Is The UK? Flashcards
1
Q
What are the regions of the UK?
A
- Scotland
- England
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
2
Q
What is the official name of the UK?
A
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
3
Q
What are the regions of Great Britain?
A
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
NOT NORTHERN IRELAND
4
Q
What are other words used to refer to everyone in the UK?
A
- British
- British Isles
- Britain
5
Q
What are the islands closely linked to the UK but not part of it?
A
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
6
Q
What are the governments of the Channel Islands and Isle of Man called?
A
Crown Dependencies
7
Q
What are some other British overseas territories?
A
- St Helena
- Falkland Islands
8
Q
Where does the UK parliament sit?
A
Westminster
9
Q
How are Northern Ireland, wales and Scotland regions governed?
A
They have parliaments and assemblies of their own with devolved powers in their own areas.
