This document explains the differences between Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Great Britain contains Scotland, England, and Wales, while the United Kingdom also includes Northern Ireland. It provides details on the capital cities, flags, and symbols of each country: Edinburgh, St. Andrew's Cross and the thistle for Scotland; Cardiff, the Red Dragon and leek for Wales; London, St. George's Cross and the rose for England; and Belfast, St. Patrick's Cross and the shamrock for Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is governed by a monarchy and its national anthem is "God Save the Queen/King".