Could you answer the questions? 1. Where is the UK situated? 2. Why do you think the UK is called "an island state"? 3. What other country is situated in the British Isles? 4. What languages are spoken in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland? 5. How many people live in Britain? 6. What is the Union Jack? What do you know about it?

1. The UK is situated in the British Isles. 2. The UK is called "an island state" because it is surrounded by water. 3. Ireland is also situated in the British Isles. 4. In England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, English is spoken. Additionally, Welsh is spoken in Wales, and Scottish Gaelic is spoken in Scotland. 5. More than 56 million people live in Britain. 6. The Union Jack is the flag of the United Kingdom. It is made up of three crosses: the upright red cross of St. George (patron saint of England), the white diagonal cross of St. Andrew (patron saint of Scotland), and the red diagonal cross of St. Patric (patron saint of Ireland).