The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This country consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

What do we know about the UK? Area – 244 000 square miles Situated in the British Isles Population – over 62 million Capital – London

The British flag …known as the Union Jack, is a combination of three flags:the Saint Andrew`s cross, the Saint Patrick`s cross and the Saint George´s cross.

THE QUEEN AND THE PARLIAMENT Politically the UK is a monarchy. The head of state is the King or Queen. The present Sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II

The real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and the British Government.

The House of Lords

Part Capital Area Population Flag Emblem

England Area: 131000 sq km Population: 48 million people Capital: London Language: English

The emblem of England The English flag The Saint George´s cross is the English flag. Saint George`s Day is celebrated on 23 April. The red rose became the emblem of England after the War of the Roses (1455-1485) which was the war of the dynasties for the English throne.

Wales Area: 20761 sq km Population: 29 million people Capital: Cardiff

The Welsh flag The emblem of Wales The daffodil is Welshmen`s national emblem. …shows a dragon. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. Saint David`s Day is celebrated on 1 March.

Population: 5 million people Scotland Area: 78800 sq km Population: 5 million people Capital: Edinburgh

The Scottish flag The emblem of Scotland The thistle, the national emblem of Scotland was chosen as such because it saved the country from the enemy. The Saint Andrew`s cross is the Scottish flag. Saint Andrew`s Day is celebrated on 30 November.

Northern Ireland Area: 14160 sq km Population: 1,6 million people Capital: Belfast Language: Irish, English Became a part of the UK in 1920.

The flag of Northern Ireland The Emblem of Ireland St.Patrick is the first bishop of the Irish Christian church. This red cross is the «part» of Ireland which is represented on the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The national flower of Northern Ireland is the shamrock, a three-leaved plant similar to clover. It is a symbol of trinity

Part Capital Area Population Flag Emblem England London 131000 sq km 48 million people The Saint George´s cross The red rose Wales Cardiff 20761 sq km 29 million people a dragon The daffodil Scotland Edinburgh 78800sq km 5 million people The Saint Andrew`s cross The thistle Northern Ireland Belfast 14160 sq km 1,6 million people the Saint Patrick`s cross the shamrock

THE BRITISH WAY OF LIFE «It`s a nice day today, isn`t it?» Some interesting facts about the UK THE BRITISH WAY OF LIFE «It`s a nice day today, isn`t it?»

In England cats are very special animals

The English think cricket is a game

In England people have good table manners

William Shakespeare is famous English writer

Agatha Christie is famous English writer

James Cook is famous English discoverer

What do you imagine when you think of Great Britain? . The Queen ELIZABETH II.

England is very interesting and special country in the world