Get to know the four nations, their capitals and the places that connect them.
Four nations, one United Kingdom
The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. Great Britain is the island containing England, Scotland and Wales. The Republic of Ireland is a separate country.
A shared flag
The Union Flag combines the crosses associated with St George, St Andrew and St Patrick. Wales is represented on its own national flag by a red dragon. The rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock are familiar national symbols.
Places to remember
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire. Hadrian’s Wall crosses northern England. The Giant’s Causeway is on the coast of Northern Ireland. Ben Nevis, in Scotland, is the UK’s highest mountain. Learn locations as well as names.
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