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The United Kingdom is comprised of four countries, not two. They are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. When I was at school - many years ago - we had to learn a little rhyme to help us remember them. Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales - all joined up with monkey's tails.
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If England and Scotland are countries is Britain then also a country?
Britain is an island which contains three countries, England, Scotland and Wales. The three countries combined with Northern Ireland form the political union known as the United Kingdom.
What areas combined to form a United Kingdom of Great Britain?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain does not exist, Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Which kingdom were United 1707 to form Great Britain?
If you meant which countries - That was the unification of Scotland with England and Wales.
What were Egypt's 2 major kingdoms combined into?
Back in the day, they were known as the Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom. They united to form the Classical Egyptian Empire of old.
Is the NHS unique only to the United Kingdom?
No, somewhere in the region of 50 countries operate some form of Universal Healthcare System.
When did the UK flag form?
The UK was formed in 1801 when the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland were joined to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The flags of Scotland and England were combined to form the flag of Great Britain in 1707, the cross of St Patrick was added in 1801 to form the current flag. Wales is not represented separately and is represented by the St George's Cross as England and Wales were one single legal entity when England and Scotland combined.
What is the full form of u.k. country?
united kingdom of great Britain and northern ireland
Why it is put the before united kingdom?
If you meant why do we say 'The United Kingdom' instead of just 'United Kingdom' - It's because the full form is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"
How did the United Kingdom of Great Britain appear?
The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain were united to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland with the passing of the Acts of Union 1800. In this way, the United Kingdom became a single kingdom.
Why has united kingdom and US have united?
The United Kingdom is so called because England , Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have nnited to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain. 50 American states have united to form a single country called the United States of America.
What is full form of UK?
The United Kingdom.
What countries have limited monarchy?
No countries really use limited monarchy, but countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others use monarchy while also using another form of government.
