Regions and counties of the UK
I can name and locate some of the UK’s regions and counties.
Regions and counties of the UK
I can name and locate some of the UK’s regions and counties.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The countries of the UK are divided into smaller areas known as regions and counties.
- Maps can be used to identify the size and location of the UK's counties.
- The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Common misconception
The UK is the same as Great Britain
The UK is short for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is not in Great Britain.
Keywords
Region - A region is a part of a country or the world.
County - A county is an area within a country that runs services such as transport, education, policing, waste management, etc.
Map - A map is a two-dimensional representation of an area, showing geographical features and where they are in relation to each other.
Equipment
Atlas
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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