The United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland
Is Great Britain the same as the UK?
SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND’S FLAG
The THISTLE is a symbol of Scotland
ENGLAND
ENGLAND’S FLAG
The ROSE is the symbol of England
St. George, the patron saint of England and famous for slaying a dragon. William Shakespeare also died on April 23rd 1616. on April 23rd we also celebrate the World Book Day
Wales
WALES’ FLAG
The symbols of Wales are the leek and the daffodil
Sant David’s Day is celebrated on March 1st
NORTHERN IRELAND
NORTHERN IRELAND’S FLAG
THE SHAMROCK IS THE NATIONAL SYMBOL OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Colours The white colour is the symbol of England The red colour is the symbol of Wales. The blue colour is the symbol of Scotland. The green colour is the symbol of Ireland.
CAPITALS
RIVERS http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/rivers/UK.htm RIVER SEVERN
RIVER THAMES RIVER TRENT
PEAKS
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN NORTH SEA IRISH SEA CELTIC SEA ENGLISH CHANNEL
THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY
Can you answer the following questions? http://projectbritain.com/royal/index.htm Who is the Queen? How many children does the Queen have? How many grandchildren does the Queen have?
Who will come to the British throne next Who will come to the British throne next? What is the official title of the Queen? Who is the Head of State? Who is the Queen married to?
Who lives in Buckingham Palace today? The Queen has three roles. What are they? Who lives in Buckingham Palace today?