📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Which TWO facts are true about the countries making up the UK?
Correct answers: England is the largest country within the UK.; Cardiff is the capital city of Wales.
✓ England is the largest country within the UK.
B Each country within the UK shares an identical culture and traditions.
✓ Cardiff is the capital city of Wales.
D Belfast is the capital of Scotland.
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that England is the largest country and that Cardiff is the capital of Wales.
Key facts to remember
- UK = England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Capitals: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
- Each country has distinct character and culture
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.1.2 The regions of the UK and their characteristics:
The UK is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each has its own distinct character, culture, and traditions. England is the largest country and contains the capital, London. Scotland's capital is Edinburgh, Wales's capital is Cardiff, and Northern Ireland's capital is Belfast.
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