What is the UK? Flashcards
1
Q
What is the UK made up of?
A
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
2
Q
What is the UK officially known as?
A
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
3
Q
What does Great Britain refer to?
A
England, Scotland, and Wales.
4
Q
What islands are closely related to the UK?
A
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. They have their own government and are called “Crown Dependencies.”
5
Q
What overseas territories are closely related to the UK?
A
St Helena and Falkland Islands.
6
Q
What is the UK governed by?
A
Parliament in Westminster. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have parliaments with devolved powers in defined areas.
