England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have their own distinct identities and histories, but they are all part of the United Kingdom. England is the largest country in the UK, containing 84% of the UK's population, and its capital is London. Scotland has Edinburgh as its capital and over 700 islands, while Wales' capital is Cardiff and it is officially bilingual in English and Welsh. Northern Ireland shares the island of Ireland and has Belfast as its capital city.

3.  England is in the southern part of
Great Britain. It is an island
country and also part of the
United Kingdom (UK).
 England is the biggest country in
the UK.
 England contains about 84% of
the UK population.
 The capital of the UK is in
England.
 The English language comes
from England.

4.  Scotland is in north-west Europe
and is part of Great Britain, an
island country and the United
Kingdom (UK).
 Its capital city is Edinbourgh.
 Scotland has some 790 islands - 130
inhabited.
 The primary languages spoken in
Scotland are English, Scots and
Scottish Gaelic.

5.  Wales is a country that is
part of the United Kingdom
and the island of Great
Britain.
 The capital is Cardiff.
 Wales is regarded as one of
the modern Celtic nations.
 Wales is officially bilingual.
People speak English &
Welsh.
 Wales has not been
politically independent since
1282, when it was conquered
by King Edward I of
England.

6.  Northern Ireland lies in the
northeast of the island of
Ireland.
 In 1801 the whole of Ireland
became part of the United
Kingdom, with the adoption
of the name the United
Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland.
 Its capital city is Belfast.
 The official languages are
English, Irish and Ulster
Scots.

7. No, Great Britain and the United
Kingdom refer to different areas.

8. GREAT BRITAIN UNITED KINGDOM