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Life in the UK: What is the UK?

English·38 cards·Updated July 2026

The four nations, their capitals, symbols, flags, and key facts about the United Kingdom's geography and identity. Chapter 2 of the official Life in the United Kingdom test.

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  • What does 'UK' stand for?
  • The full United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and {{c1::Northern Ireland}}.
  • What is the capital city of Scotland?
  • What is the capital city of Wales?
  • What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

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  • What does 'UK' stand for?

    AnswerThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

  • The full United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and ____.

    AnswerNorthern Ireland

  • What is the capital city of Scotland?

    AnswerEdinburgh.

  • What is the capital city of Wales?

    AnswerCardiff.

  • What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

    AnswerBelfast.

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  • England — St George
  • Scotland — St Andrew
  • Wales — St David
  • Northern Ireland — St Patrick
  • England — Rose
  • Scotland — Thistle
  • Wales — Daffodil
  • Northern Ireland — Shamrock

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