Symbols of the United Kingdom

Introduction

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe.The country includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands.

England is one of the countries that make up Great Britain. Each country has its own famous places, people and objects associated with them.

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This is a list of the symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the British Crown dependencies (the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Each separate entry has its own set of unique symbols.

There are 20 questions to answer. They are very interesting and useful for everyone to check knowledges.

Process

What does the word "Britain" mean in everyday speech?
What is the flag of the United Kingdom made up of?
How is the Welsh flag called?
What do some Englishmen wear on St. George's Day?
What day is regarded as Scotland's national day?
What day is a national day in Northern Ireland?
What do three lions in the Royal Arms symbolize?
What does the unicorn symbolize?
What is the National Drink in England?
What is the National Tree in England?
What is the symbol of Wales?
What is the symbol of Northern Ireland?
What is the symbol of Scotland?
What is the symbol of England?
Who is the saint patron of Wales?
What is the national language of Wales?
Who is the saint patron of Scotland?
What was the mining of the word"jack"?
What is the British national anthem?
What tradition concerning the British flag is connected with the name of James the First?

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British flag

The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made of three crosses. The upright red cross of St George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross (with the arms going into the corners) is the cross of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross is the cross of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

National Symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Every part of Britain (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) has its own symbol. The symbol of England is a red rose. That’s why sometimes England is called “the country of red roses”.

The symbol of Scotland is a thistle. Also Scotland has its own national flag: blue one with a white diagonal cross. When people think of Scotland first of all they remember bagpipers wearing kilts.

Northern Ireland is sometimes called Ulster in Britain (because it is its old name). A symbol of Northern Ireland is a shamrock. Its flag is white with a red cross and white David’s star in the middle of the cross. Also there are a crown and a hand on David’s star. Ireland usually associates with skilful Irish dancers who may dance Irish step for a long time without stopping.

Wales has a daffodil as its symbol. May be it is because there are many daffodils in the Wales Valleys. Walsh flag is white-green with a red dragon in the middle of the flag.

Conclusion

In these activities, people learn about the various symbols typically associated with the United Kingdom of Great Britain

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and Northern Ireland

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. They discuss their own responses to the symbols and try to check their knowledges.

Credits

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