Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?
A Life in the UK Test practice question on life in the United Kingdom. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
Scotland
Scotland IS part of the UK.
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B
Wales
Wales IS part of the UK.
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C
Republic of Ireland ✓ Correct
The Republic of Ireland is an independent country. The UK's four nations are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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D
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland IS part of the UK — it is the Republic of Ireland that is independent.
The correct answer is C: Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is an independent country. The UK's four nations are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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