United Kingdom: Key Facts About the UK
United Kingdom: Key Facts
Countries: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
Patron Saints: George (England), David (Wales), Andrew (Scotland), Patrick (Ireland)
National Emblems: Rose (England), Leek (Wales), Thistle (Scotland), Shamrock (Ireland)
Ancient Names: Caledonia (Scotland), Cambria (Wales), Hibernia (Ireland)
Largest Lakes
- Northern Ireland: Lough Neagh, 382km²
- Scotland: Loch Lomond, 71km²
- England: Windermere, 15km²
- Wales: Bala Lake, 4.8km²
- Deepest: Loch Morar, Scotland, 309m
Longest Rivers
- England:
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