Revision Notes: What is the UK

• Four constituent countries: The UK is composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland 🔗
• Great Britain: This term refers only to England, Scotland, and Wales, excluding Northern Ireland 🔗
• Official name: The full official name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🔗
• Ireland: The rest of Ireland, separate from Northern Ireland, is an independent country 🔗
• Crown dependencies: The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it 🔗
• British overseas territories: Areas such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands are linked to the UK but not part of it 🔗
• Governance: The UK is governed by the parliament in Westminster, with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland having their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers 🔗

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a country that makes up the UK?
   a) England
   b) Scotland
   c) Ireland
   d) Northern Ireland

2. What does the term 'Great Britain' refer to?
   a) England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
   b) England, Scotland, and Wales
   c) England and Wales
   d) The entire British Isles

3. What is the official name of the UK?
   a) Great Britain
   b) United Kingdom
   c) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
   d) British Isles

4. Which of the following is a Crown dependency?
   a) Northern Ireland
   b) Scotland
   c) Isle of Man
   d) Falkland Islands

5. Where is the main parliament of the UK located?
   a) Edinburgh
   b) Cardiff
   c) Belfast
   d) Westminster

Answers:

1. c - Ireland
2. b - England, Scotland, and Wales
3. c - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
4. c - Isle of Man
5. d - Westminster