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What is the UK?

Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

AEngland, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands
BEngland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland
CEngland, Scotland and Wales only
DEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The rest of Ireland is a separate, independent country.

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