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England, United Kingdom, Great Britain? It is really confusing, isn't it? Well, you have seen the maps and videos in the WELCOME page, try now to colour the map and name the different parts of the UNITED KINGDOM and the capitals of each nation. You can also use this document to complete the task.
THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND (UK)
CAPITAL CITY: __________________
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1. _________________ CAPITAL CITY: _____________
2. _________________ CAPITAL CITY: _____________
3. _________________ CAPITAL CITY: _____________
4. _________________ CAPITAL CITY: _____________
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THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (ÉIRE)
CAPITAL CITY: DUBLIN
Well, let's hope it is more clear now. You can also check this webpage to get more information.
We are going to learn a little more about the UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, United Kingdom or UK in short.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, simply called the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign state in Northern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries.
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Population of the UK Regions of England
Around 65 million people live in the UK. They can be divided into four big nationalities based on the countries where they live. These countries, and the names of the people and language spoken there, are as follows:
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England is the biggest country, and the one where most people in the UK live. People who live in England are called English. Their native language is called English, which is spoken by almost everyone in the UK and has become a global lingua franca.
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Scotland, to the north of England, is the second biggest country. People who live here are called Scottish. Apart from English, Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic language, and Scots are also spoken.
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Wales is to the west of England. Its people are called Welsh and have their own Celtic language which is also called Welsh. Not everyone in Wales can speak Welsh, but almost everyone can speak English.
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Northern Ireland is on the island of Ireland, which is west of Great Britain. Irish, a Celtic language, and Ulster Scots, a dialect of the language spoken in Scotland, are also spoken in Northern Ireland.
The Crown dependencies are the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel, also known as the Channel Islands. They do not form part of the United Kingdom, they are self-governing possessions of the Crown. Internationally, the dependencies are considered "territories for which the United Kingdom is responsible", rather than sovereign states. The British Overseas Territories, like Gibraltar or Bermuda, are not part of the UK either.
BRITISH TOWNS AND CITIES
Most people in the UK live in towns or cities, rural population was only about 18% of the total in 2015. The last challenge will be to try to decide where the next important British towns and cities are. You can use this link to complete the task.
