1. THE BRITISH ISLES
- LOCATION
- CONSTITUENT COUNTRIES
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- The Republic of Ireland
2. LOCATION OF THE BRITISH ISLES
The British Isles is a group
islands off the northwest coast
continental Europe.
of
of
They are surrounded by the
Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea,
the English Channel, the Celtic
Sea, St. George’s Channel, and
the Irish Sea.
3. CONSTITUENT COUNTRIES
OF THE BRITISH ISLES
The British Isles comprise
Great Britain, Ireland, and a
number of smaller islands (Isle of
Man and Channel Islands).
There are two sovereign states
located on the islands: the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland.
4. THE UNITED KINGDOM OF
GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
The United Kingdom is a
constitutional monarchy
composed
of
four
constituent
countries:
England,
Scotland,
Wales
and
Northern
Ireland.
5. THE UNION JACK
The Union Flag (also known as the Union Jack) is the national
flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
In its design it includes the flags
of England, Scotland, and
Ireland.
6. ENGLAND
England is a country to the
northwest
of
Continental
Europe.It is the largest and
most populous constituent
country
of
the
United
Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
Capital: London.
Flag: St. George’s cross.
7. SCOTLAND
Scotland is one of the four
constituent countries of the
United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
Capital: Edinburgh.
Flag: Cross of the Christian
martyr Saint Andrew.
8. WALES
Wales is one of the four
constituent countries of the
United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
Capital: Cardiff.
Flag: the red dragon of Prince
Cadwalader along with
the Tudor colours .
9. NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland is one of
the four constituent countries
of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern
Ireland.
Capital: Belfast.
Flag: the Union Flag is the
oficial flag.
10. THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
The Republic of Ireland is a
country in Europe. It shares
the island of Ireland with
Northern Ireland, a part of the
United Kingdom.
Capital: Dublin.
Flag: Green, white, orange.