Marhounová, Minaříková United Kingdom Marhounová, Minaříková

Official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland GB consist of three parts – England, Scotland and Wales Capital city is London in England, Cardiff in Wales, Edinburg in Scotland Belfast in Northern Ireland

Geographical definition Borders In the east GB is washed by North Sea In the west GB is washed by Atlantic Ocean In the north GB is washed by North Atlantic Ocean In the south GB is washed by English Channel – La Manche Rivers They aren´t very long but quite deep Some important ports – London on the Thames, Liverpool on the Mersey, Glasgow on the Clyde river, Stratford on the Avon

Lakes Loch Lomond Loch Ness – legend with monster „Nessie“ The best known is lake Windermere – recreational reservation The largest lake is in Northen Ireland – Lough Neagh Mountains In Scotland are Scotish Highlands The highest peak of UK is Ben Nevis The hughest ranges are Pennies = The Back Bone of UK.

Climate Climate is very mild and humid  many types of weather can be experienced in a single day western parts of England and Scotland, being closest to the Atlantic Ocean, are generally the mildest, wettest and windiest regions of the UK eastern areas are drier, cooler, less windy and also experience the greatest daily and seasonal temperature variations northern areas are generally cooler, wetter and have slightly larger temperature ranges than southern areas generally the United Kingdom has cool to mild winters and warm summers with moderate variation in temperature throughout the year

Political system GB is democratic country with monarch (now Elizabeth II.) The Britich Constitution is not written it is based on traditional and habits In fact monarch doesn´t rule – advice act Monarch has important duty – the choise of Prime minister (now David Cameron) The country is ruled by Cabinet – ministers The Parlament consisting of House of Commons and House of Lords The MP´s are elected, but to be a lord is hereditary There are 3 main political parties – The Labour, The Conservative and the Liberal Democracy

Prime minister the current Prime Minister, David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, was appointed by the Queen on 11 May 2010

flag The Union Flag = The Union Jack It consist three croses of patrons of England – St. George, Northern Ireland – St. Patric, Scotland – St. Andrew Wales isn´t representive on the flag, cause when the flag first appeal Wales was united with England

Symbols England – Red rose, St. George, Lion or Bulldog Northern Ireland – Shamrock, St. Patrick Wales – Daffodil or Leek, St. David, Red dragon Scotland – Thistle, St. Andrew, Unicorn

Economy The United Kingdom has the sixth-largest national economy in the world (and third-largest in Europe) In 2012, the UK was the 10th-largest exporter in the world and the sixth-largest importer  In 2012, the UK had the third-largest stock of inward foreign direct investment and the second-largest stock of outward foreign direct investment The British economy comprises (in descending order of size) the economies of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland The UK has one of the world's most globalized economies

Places of interest One of the most popular tourist attraction is Stratford-upon- Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare

Interesting are Oxford and Cambridge which are well-known for one of the most prestige and oldest universities. These towns are sometimes called together Oxbridge

Canterbury is an ancient city with a majestic cathedral Canterbury is an ancient city with a majestic cathedral. It is the seat of the Archbishop. Canterbury Tales based on Geoffrey Chaucer’s classic are big attraction

Very spectacular place is Stonehenge, where are the very old prehistoric megalithic monuments, which are more than 3000 years old. The ruins stand in the centre of a huge circle 98 m in diameter

Bath is the most famous spa in England. Romans built it  Bath is the most famous spa in England. Romans built it.The springs have curative purposes. Natural springs are nearly 50 degrees hot Hadrian’s Wall is a remain of the Roman fortifications built between 122-26 AD to protect England against the Celtic’s invasion