United kingdom
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The document compares and contrasts Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, and Wales, while the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland. The capitals are Edinburgh for Scotland, Cardiff for Wales, Belfast for Northern Ireland, and London for England and the UK. The flags and symbols of each country are also presented.
United kingdom
- 2. This is the United Kingdom (UK) on the Europe map:
- 3. Be careful! This is GREAT BRITAIN… …and this is the UNITED KINGDOM! Can you see the difference?
- 4. GREAT BRITAIN is composed of 3 countries: SCOTLAND WALES ENGLAND
- 5. The UNITED KINGDOM is composed of 4 countries: NORTHERN SCOTLAND WALES ENGLAND IRELAND
- 6. Look at the map. EDINBURGH is the capital of SCOTLAND CARDIFF is the capital of WALES BELFAST is the capital of NORTHERN IRELAND LONDON is the capital of ENGLAND … and of the UK, too!
- 7. This is the flag of SCOTLAND (PATRON SAINT: ST. ANDREW)
- 8. Good morning! My name is Sean. I am from Scotland. I’m Scottish. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. The thistle is the symbol of Scotland. The cross of St Andrew is the flag of Scotland
- 9. This is the flag of WALES (PATRON SAINT: ST. DAVID)
- 10. Hi! My name is Mary. I am from Wales. I am Welsh. The capital of Wales is Cardiff The leek is the symbol of Wales. The Red Dragon is the flag of Wales.
- 11. This is the flag of ENGLAND (PATRON SAINT: ST. GEORGE)
- 12. Hello! I am John. I am from England, I’m English. The capital of England is London. The rose is the symbol of England The flag of England is The Cross of St George
- 13. This is the flag of NORTHERN IRELAND (PATRON SAINT: ST. PATRICK)
- 14. Northern Hi! I am Chloe. I am from Ireland Northern Ireland. I am Irish. is also The capital of Northern called Ireland is Belfast. Ulster The cross of St Patrick is the flag of Ulster. The symbol of Northern Ireland is the shamrock
- 15. + + = The flag of The flag of The flag of SCOTLAND NORTHERN IRELAND ENGLAND THE UNION JACK The flag of the UNITED KINGDOM
- 16. The flag of Ireland is green, white and orange. The Republic of Ireland is an independant country! I am Susan and I am Irish. The capital of Ireland is Dublin. Ireland is NOT part of the United Kingdom!
- 17. The government of the United Kingdom is the MONARCHY. The national anthem is GOD SAVE THE QUEEN / KING. God save our gracious Queen, That men should brothers be, Long live our noble Queen, And form one family, God save the Queen! The wide world ov'er Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, From every latent foe, Long to reign over us, From the assasins blow, God save the Queen! God save the Queen! O'er her thine arm extend, O lord God arise, For Britain's sake defend, Scatter our enemies, Our mother, prince, and friend, And make them fall! God save the Queen! Confound their knavish tricks, Confuse their politics, Thy choicest gifts in store, On you our hopes we fix, On her be pleased to pour, God save the Queen! Long may she reign! May she defend our laws, Not in this land alone, And ever give us cause, But be God's mercies known, To sing with heart and voice, From shore to shore! God save the Queen! Lord make the nations see,
- 18. The national anthem GOD SAVE THE QUEEN / KING
- 20. The UNITED KINGDOM is composed of 4 countries: NORTHERN SCOTLAND WALES ENGLAND IRELAND
- 21. GREAT BRITAIN is composed of 3 countries: SCOTLAND WALES ENGLAND
- 22. Scotland •The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. •The cross of St Andrew is the flag of Scotland. •The thistle is the symbol of Scotland.
- 23. Wales •The capital of Wales is Cardiff •The Red Dragon is the flag of Wales. •The leek is the symbol of Wales.
- 24. England •The capital of England is London. •The flag of England is the Cross of St George. •The rose is the symbol of England
- 25. Northern Ireland •The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. •The cross of St Patrick is the flag of Ulster. •The symbol of Northern Ireland is the shamrock. • Northern Ireland is also called Ulster.