How many stars and stripes are on the US flag, and what do they represent?
The US flag has 50 stars, one for each state, and 13 stripes that stand for the original 13 colonies.
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- What countries make up the United Kingdom?
“The UK is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.”
Reference: UK Government
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What is Big Ben?
"Big Ben" is technically the name of the giant bell inside London's clock tower. The tower itself was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
How many countries border Germany?
Germany borders nine countries: Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.