📗 Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which TWO statements about the countries of the United Kingdom are correct?
Correct answers: England is the largest country within the UK by both its population and geographical area.; London is the capital city for both England and the entire United Kingdom.
✓ England is the largest country within the UK by both its population and geographical area.
B Each of the four countries in the UK shares a unified cultural identity and traditions.
✓ London is the capital city for both England and the entire United Kingdom.
D The United Kingdom is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland.
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states England is the largest country by population and area, and London is the capital of both England and the UK.
Key facts to remember
- UK is made up of 4 countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- England is the largest by population and area
- London is the capital of both England and the UK
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 2.1.1 The countries of the UK:
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each country has its own distinct identity, culture, and traditions. England is the largest country by population and area, with London as both its capital and the capital of the UK as a whole.
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