Презентация "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland

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The UK’s parts
The UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland

Area: 244, 110 sq km
Population: 60 million
Capital: London

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Union Jack
a combination of three flags:
the Saint George’s cross
the Saint Andrew’s cross
the Saint Patrick’s cross

Scotland
England
Ireland

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National Anthem
It is the oldest in the world, established in 1745 and based on a song of the 17th century.

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Population
More than 60 million
Main ethnic groups – English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and other minority groups
Languages – main language is English, other languages are Welsh, Scottish and Irish Gaelic
The largest cities are London, Bristol, Birmigham, Cantebury, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Leeds, Edingurg and Glasgow

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England
the capital: London
the symbol:
a red rose
the national flag

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Scotland
the capital: Edinburgh
the symbol:
a thistle
the national flag

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Wales
the capital: Cardiff
the symbol:
a daffodil
the national flag

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Northern Ireland
the capital: Belfast
the symbol:
a shamrock
the national flag

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London – the city of traditions and exciting places
Red double-deckers – traditionaly means of transport

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Rivers
The longest rivers are Severn and Thames

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Mountains
Tle highest mountains with the highest mountain Ben Nevis are The Highlands of Scotland

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The Houses of Parliament Fascinating neo-othic architecture

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Big Ben – Symbol of London

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St. Paul´s Cathedral – One of the largest cathedrals in the world

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The British Museum – The largest museum in the world

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Buckingham Palace – The Queen´s residence

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Piccadilly Circus – One of the most famous shopping centres

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Royal Albert Hall – Place for the best musicians