2. a) Read the factfile and complete the diagram. The United Kingdom Country: The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Capital: London is the capital of the UK but also the capital of England. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Flag: The Union Jack includes the flags of England and Scotland as well as the old flag of Ireland. Each country has its own flag as well as the Union Jack. Population: over 67 million Currency: British Pound £

2. a) Read the factfile and complete the diagram.

The United Kingdom

• Country: The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Capital: London (UK & England), Cardiff (Wales), Edinburgh (Scotland), Belfast (Northern Ireland).
• Flag: The Union Jack.
• Population: over 67 million.
• Currency: British Pound £.

Diagram completion:

UNITED KINGDOM

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ENGLAND SCOTLAND NORTHERN IRELAND WALES

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London Edinburgh Belfast Cardiff