Geographical position of the United Kingdom of Great

Geographical position of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland

The full name of the country the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands. Their total area is over 314 000 sq. km. Great Britain

The British Islands are washed by the : the Atlantic Ocean in the west, the North Sea in the east, the English Channel in the south, the Arctic Ocean in the north.

England Northern Ireland Wales. Scotland

England Red rose is the emblem of England. The flag of England is the red cross of St. George. National animal is Lion

Scotland The national symbol of Scotland is the thistle and a white flag of St. Andrew. National animal is Unicorn

Wales The national symbol of Wales is the leek and a white and green flag of St. David. National animal is red dragon

Northern Ireland has a shamrock symbol

The territory of Great Britain can be divided into three natural regions Highlands Forests. Meadows