Describe the flag of England
White background, red + cross
Describe the flag of Scotland
Blue background, white X cross
Describe the flag of Wales
White/Green stripes, red Dragon
Describe the flag of Northern Ireland
White background, red "X" cross
What's the name of the flag of The United Kingdom?
Union Jack
What are the symbols of England?
The red Rose and the Lion.
What is the symbol of Scotland? What is it?
The thistle is a purple flower.
What is the symbol of Wales? What is it?
The daffodil is a yellow flower.
What is the symbol of Ireland? What is it?
The shamrock is a small plant, similar to a flower.
What is a kilt? Where is it from?
A kilt is a traditional skirt for men with a colorful pattern. It is from Scotland.
Who is the patron saint of England? When is his day?
The patron saint is St. George, and his day is 23 April.
Who is the patron saint in Scotland? When is his day?
The patron saint is St. Andrew, and his feast day is 30 November.
How many languages do children learn in Welsh schools?
Two languages: English and Welsh.
Who is the patron saint of Northern Ireland? When is his day?
The patron saint is St. Patrick. His day is 17 March.
Where is Conwy Castle?
It is in Wales.
What do people usually drink for breakfast in England?
They drink tea with milk.
What do people do during Highland Games?
During the Highland Games, strong athletes wear kilts and throw heavy objects.
What is a typical Welsh food?
A typical food is Welsh Cakes, which are sweet.
What do people eat for breakfast in Northern Ireland? What is it?
For breakfast, people eat the Ulster Fry. It is a big meal, but it does not include fruit; it has eggs, bacon, and soda bread.
What is hurling?
Hurling is a very old sport that is similar to hockey. Players use a wooden stick called a hurley to hit the ball.
How many people do live in England?
More than 56 million people
How big is Scotland?
Its size is 78,000 square kilometers
How many people do live in Wales?
3.1 million people live in Wales.
How big is Northern Ireland?
What is the difference between The United Kingdom, England and Great Britain?
England = biggest country of the UK
GB = biggest island of the British Isles.