The British Isles are the United Kingdom and Ireland, From the mainland of Europe are separated by the North sea and the Straits of Pas-de-Calais and the English channel. The United Kingdom is called the island because of the two main Islands are Britain and Ireland. Australia is an independent country from the UK. In Britain all speak English, but in Scotland, the ELS and in Valii have their own languages.In Britain there are 56 million people . The flag of the United Kingdom is Union Jack, the flag has three colours are blue,red and white.