Geography and Politics of the British Isles

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What are the two large islands of the British Isles?

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Great Britain and Ireland.

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What is the largest island in the British Isles?

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Great Britain.

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What is the smaller island in the British Isles?

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Ireland.

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What are the Channel Islands?

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A group of islands that are not part of the UK but are British Crown dependencies.

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How many countries are there in the British Isles?

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Five countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.

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What is the political union of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland called?

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (The UK).

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What does the Union Flag represent?

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The union of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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What are the national emblems of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?

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St. George’s Cross (England), St. Andrew’s Cross (Scotland), Dragon of Cadwallader (Wales), and the Rose (Ireland).

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What percentage of the UK population is in England?

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Approximately 84%.

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What is the significance of the Census in the UK?

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It provides an accurate estimate of the population and households every ten years.