There is a difference between the United Kingdom (UK) and Great Britain; these terms cannot be used interchangeably.
- Great Britain: England, Scotland and Wales
- The United Kingdom: Great Britain and Northern Ireland
BBC Bitesize provide an interactive overview for KS1 What is the UK? - BBC Bitesize
There is also information about each nation of the UK, as follows:
Let's explore England - BBC Bitesize
Let's explore Northern Ireland - BBC Bitesize
Let's explore Scotland - BBC Bitesize
Let's explore Wales - BBC Bitesize
Each nation has got its own official tourist information site
You can also visit The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain
Further information
United Kingdom - Our World in Data
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | World Health Organization
United Kingdom : Development news, research, data | World Bank
Home - Office for National Statistics
United Kingdom - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
United Kingdom | History, Population, Map, Flag, Capital, & Facts | Britannica. You can find out more about Britannica here Britannica - Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Corporate Site.
Online maps
Primary school teaching resources | Teacher resources | OS
Secondary school teaching resources | Teacher resources | OS
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