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Chapter 02What is the UK? Premium practice locked
Population, Identity and Geography
This area covers how the UK is described geographically and how identity, population, and place shape daily life.
Key facts to remember
1
Great Britain refers to England, Scotland, and Wales; the UK includes Northern Ireland as well.
2
The Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories are not the same as the UK.
3
Geography questions often test rivers, mountains, seas, capitals, and regional identity.
Key terms
Great BritainCrown DependencyOverseas Territoryregional identity
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