Module 8

1. What is the highest point of Great Britain?
Highest point of Great Britain is Ben Nevis (1344m)
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain

2. What is the Flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland called?
The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is sometimes called the Union Jack
source: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/britain/flag.shtml

3. What is the population of Great Britain?
The population of Britain is at present nearing 60 million people
source: http://elt.britcoun.org.pl/elt/s_fco.htm

4. Does the Isle of Man belong to Great Britain?
The United Kingdom does not include the Isle of Man
source: http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/britain.html


5. When was the name Great Britain first officially used and by whom?
The term "Great Britain" was officially used only after King James I (who was also James VI of Scotland) acceded to the throne of England and Wales in 1603.
source: http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/britain.html