Questions › Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
- AEngland, Scotland, Wales and the whole of Ireland
- BEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandRight answer
- CEngland, Scotland and Wales
- DEngland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Answer: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Four countries form the UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Ireland outside Northern Ireland is a separate, independent state.
From chapter 2 of the handbook, "What is the UK?". Practice question 16 of 651, written in our own words.