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What does it mean if we say that the UK is a Country of Countries?
The UK consists of 4 countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the difference between the UK and England?
England is just one out of the four parts of the UK.
What does the Scottish Gaelic word 'loch' mean?
lake
Why is Loch Ness famous?
for its monster
What is the full name of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What's Stratford-upon-Avon famous for?
The greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, was born there.
What is the biggest island of the British Isles?
Great Britain
How many countries are there on the island of Ireland? What are their names?
2, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (which belongs to the UK)
When people say they are Irish, where are they from? Give the full name of the country.
the Republic of Ireland
Is the Republic of Ireland part of the UK?
No
What is the name of the British Overseas Territory on the southern coast of Spain?
Gibraltar
How many countries does the UK consist of? What are their names and their capitals?
4
England (London), Scotland (Edinburgh), Wales (Cardiff) and Northern Ireland (Belfast)
What upland area in England is called the Backbone of England?
the Pennines
What's the name of the highest mountain of the UK? Where is it located?
Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands
Name two best-known lakes in Scotland.
Loch Ness, Loch Lomond
What is the Clyde? Where is it?
a river in Scotland
