National Emblems of the United Kingdom

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he United Kingdom (abbreviated from "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland") is the political name of the country which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (sometimes known as Ulster).
Great Britain is the name of the island which is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, whereas the British Isles is the geographical name of all the islands off the north-west coast of the European continent. In everyday speech "Britain" is used to mean the United Kingdom.

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  • Flag of Scotland 

  • Flower: Thistle 
     
    Note: The origin of its importance is yet unclear, however the thistle has been a Scottish symbol for more than 500 years. It was found on ancient coins and coats of arms.

  • Motto: "In My Defens God Me Defend"

  • National Hero: William Wallace 
     
    Note: William Wallace, a brave and patriotic national hero, was an example of the unbending commitment to Scotland's independence. In that noble cause, he died a martyr in 1305, executed in London.

Scottish Thistle

 
 

William Wallace Monument

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  • Animal: Red Dragon

  • Bird: Red Kite

  • Coat of Arms:  
     

  • Coat of Arms: The Coat of Arms of the Principality of Wales is a coat of arms used by the Prince of Wales.  
     
    It is based on the arms borne by Llewelyn the Great, the famous 13th-century Welsh prince. It has not been frequently used in Wales as a national symbol of the past, however it is still used some in modern times, but without the crested crown 

  • Flag of Wales 

  • Flower: Daffodil

  • Motto: "Cymru am byth" meaning "Wales forever"

Welsh Red Dragon

 
 

Red Kite in the Welsh countryside 
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