UK

The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom. It is composed of the union of three flags: St. George's Cross (the national flag of England), St. Andrew's Cross (the national flag of Scotland), St. Patrick's Cross (the national flag of Northern Ireland). The red dragon, the national flag of Wales, is not part of the Union Jack because when the first Union Flag was created Wales was already united with England. There are many versions of the origin of the name of the flag. However, it probably refers to the fact that small flags used on ships to show their nationalities are called “jacks”.

The Head of State of the UK and the Head of the Church of England is Queen Elizabeth II.

The symbol of England is the red rose

The symbol of Wales are the daffodil and the leek.

The national symbols of Scotland are a purple flower called a thistle and the unicorn.

The symbol of Northern Ireland is the shamrock

The seas of the British Isles are Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea, English Channel. The main river is Thames.

The British Isles is a geographical term. It includes the island of Ireland, the island of Great Britain ( the largest European island ), the Hebrides, the Shetlands and the Orkneys.

The icons of the UK are: Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, London bus, London taxi, Royal Crown, Union Jack, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Royal Guard, Phone box, English tea.