The difference between the countries of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland...

Many people make the mistake of thinking that they are separate countries because of... football. After all, the English, Scots and Welsh play as separate teams in the World Cup. In fact, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are the countries that make up the United Kingdom.

England
Capital: London
Language: English
"London is the capital of Great Britain", Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square.... Even if you've never been to London, you've probably heard of it.
England is the largest country in the UK, known for its rich history, including the Tudor period and the Industrial Revolution, as well as its diverse cities such as London, Manchester and Bristol.

Scotland
Capital: Edinburgh
Language: English, Scottish (Gaelic), Scots (Scots) 
This is a country with a rich history and cultural heritage, including its own distinctive accent, traditional music and sports such as golf and rugby. It is also known for its landscapes, including the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness.

Wales
Capital: Cardiff
Language: English, Welsh
Wales is known for its scenic beauty, including mountains and coastline, as well as its distinctive culture. Locals tend to speak two languages (English and Welsh), and road signs are often duplicated.

Northern Ireland
Capital: Belfast
Language: Irish, English
Northern Ireland is a country with a rich cultural heritage, including its own dialect, music and festivals, as well as its political and religious history.
Incidentally, the infamous Titanic was launched in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. And nearby are ancient Celtic forts dating back to the Bronze Age.

Here are some of the differences between Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England:

Culture and traditions: Each country has its own traditions and culture, such as St David's Day in Wales, St Patrick's Day in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and Wimbledon Tennis Championships in England.

Countryside: England has a diverse landscape, from the Lake Districts to the coast of East Anglia. Scotland is known for its Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland for its green hills and Wales for its mountain ranges.

Music: Each country has its own musical tradition, such as Welsh harp music and Scottish folk music.

Cuisine: Each country has its own traditional cuisine, like Welsh rarebit and haggis in Scotland.

So, each country has its own unique culture, history and identity. Wherever you decide to move, UTS organises the whole process from A to Z.