📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
4.1.2 The regions of the UK and their characteristics
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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.
Key Facts
- UK = England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Capitals: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
- Each country has distinct character and culture
The Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man) are not part of the UK but are self-governing dependencies of the Crown. The UK also has several overseas territories, including Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, and Bermuda. These territories have their own governments but the UK is responsible for their defence and foreign affairs.
Key Facts
- Crown Dependencies: Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man — not part of UK
- Overseas territories include Gibraltar, Falklands, Bermuda
- UK responsible for defence and foreign affairs of territories
📝 Notatki do nauki
- Stolicą Walii jest Cardiff.
- UK = Anglia, Szkocja, Walia, Northern Ireland
- Stolice: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
- Każdy kraj ma odrębny charakter i kulturę
- Stolicą Northern Ireland jest Belfast.
- UK = Anglia, Szkocja, Walia, Northern Ireland
- Stolice: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
- Każdy kraj ma odrębny charakter i kulturę
- Jersey to Crown Dependency (wraz z Guernsey i Isle of Man).
- UK = Anglia, Szkocja, Walia, Northern Ireland
- Stolice: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
- Każdy kraj ma odrębny charakter i kulturę
- Crown Dependencies nie są częścią UK, ale są samorządnymi terytoriami zależnymi od Korony.
- UK = Anglia, Szkocja, Walia, Northern Ireland
- Stolice: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
- Każdy kraj ma odrębny charakter i kulturę
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