The United Kingdom (official name United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) consists of four countries united under one monarch and government. The countries are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each have a distinct culture and feel of there own with some in Northern Ireland wishing to split from the United Kingdom and join the Republic of Ireland, with which the UK shares its only land border. England has traditionally been the dominant nation within the UK has over 80 percent of the share of the total population. People in Scotland and Wales have proud national traditions and languages. Scottish Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country, by a small proportion of the population. Welsh has a much bigger number of people speaking the language and all public signs in Wales are displayed in both Welsh and English. The United Kingdom has formed over many centuries through old alliances, conquests, and through roy
In the north Atlantic off north west Europe there is a beautiful country called Ireland (or the Republic of Ireland). It is an English-speaking country although it also has its own language.
Its capital and largest city is Dublin, which is located on the eastern side of the island. The country isn't big, there are about 5 million people living there. The Irish are friendly and hospitable people who are famous for their wit and humour.
Ireland is known for its natural beauty. There are breathtaking seascapes and green hills, lakes and river valleys, old monasteries and castles.
The country is also famous for its traditional music and dance, especially Irish stepdance.
England has traditionally been the dominant nation within the UK has over 80 percent of the share of the total population. People in Scotland and Wales have proud national traditions and languages. Scottish Gaelic is mainly spoken in the north west of the country, by a small proportion of the population. Welsh has a much bigger number of people speaking the language and all public signs in Wales are displayed in both Welsh and English.
The United Kingdom has formed over many centuries through old alliances, conquests, and through roy
In the north Atlantic off north west Europe there is a beautiful country called Ireland (or the Republic of Ireland). It is an English-speaking country although it also has its own language.
Its capital and largest city is Dublin, which is located on the eastern side of the island. The country isn't big, there are about 5 million people living there. The Irish are friendly and hospitable people who are famous for their wit and humour.
Ireland is known for its natural beauty. There are breathtaking seascapes and green hills, lakes and river valleys, old monasteries and castles.
The country is also famous for its traditional music and dance, especially Irish stepdance.