What is the UK?

Question 1

The UK is made up of:

Answer 1

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Question 2

The official name of the country is:

Answer 2

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Question 3

Great Britain refers to:

Answer 3

Great Britain only refers to England, Scotland, and Wales.

NOT Northern Ireland.

Question 4

There are also several islands closely linked to the UK but not part of it. These are:

Answer 4

The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

Question 5

The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have their own governments and are called

Answer 5

“Crown Dependencies”

Question 6

What are some other British Overseas Territories?

Answer 6

St. Helena and the Falkland Islands.

They are linked to the UK but not part of it.

Question 7

The UK is governed by:

Answer 7

parliament sitting in Westminster.

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas.

Question 8

What are the different countries that make up the UK?

Answer 8

England, Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland.