All about the United Kingdom

GEOGRAPHY

The official name for the United Kingdom is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", where Great Britain is made up of England, Wales and Scotland.

Closely linked with the UK but not a part of it are the following:

• Called Crown dependencies, these include the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
• British overseas territories, which include St. Helena and the Falkland Islands.

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PATRON SAINTS

Country	Country Acronym	Patron Saint	Patron Saint Acronym	Patron Saint Day	Patron Saint Day Acronym
Wales	W	St. David	D	1st March	M 1
Northern Ireland	I	St. Patrick	P	17th March	M 17
England	E	St. George	G	23 April	A 23
Scotland	S	St. Andrew	A	30 November	M 30

Acronyms

In order of Month: MMAN

In order of Date: 1, 17, 23, 30

Country: WIES

Patron Saint: DPGA

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NATIONAL FLOWER

Continuing in the same order of the Patron Saints

Country	Country Acronym	National Flower	National Flower Acronym
Wales	W	Daffodil	D
Northern Ireland	I	Shamrock	S
England	E	Rose	R
Scotland	S	Thistle	T

Acronyms

Country: WIES

National Flower: DSRT

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