Geography · Where we live
My country
Name your country and its flag.
What is a country?
A country is a big place with its own name. Lots of people live there together. Every country has special rules and a flag. You live in a country right now!
My country
The name of your country is important to know. People who live in the United Kingdom call it the UK. Some also say Britain or England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Your country is the place you call home.
What is a flag?
A flag is a colourful cloth with a pattern. Every country has its own special flag. The flag shows you belong to that country. Flags fly high on tall poles!
The United Kingdom flag
The UK flag is called the Union Jack. It has red, white and blue colours. It has a red cross and white cross together. The flag is very special to British people.
Worked examples
1. What is the name of our country?
- Think about where you live.
- We live in the United Kingdom.
- We can also say the UK or Britain.
2. What does our country's flag look like?
- Our flag is the Union Jack.
- It has red, white and blue on it.
- It has crosses in the pattern.
3. Why do countries have flags?
- Flags help us know which country is which.
- They show we are proud of our country.
- Every country has its own special flag.
Try it yourself
What is the name of the country you live in?
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