ENGLAND Харитонова, Сергеенко, Тяжкороб, Сергеева

England got its name in honor of the Angles (German tribe) who lived in Britain in the V and VI centuries. Origin of the name

Some people think that this tribe was descendants of those who lived on the peninsula Angeln (part of Denmark and northern Germany)

The earliest mention of England was in 897 year.

The population of England is 83 % of the total UK population.

The capital of England is London, the largest city in the UK and the European Union.

Currently, England consists of 9 regions and 48 ceremonial counties

Coat of Arms of England - in the red field three golden leopards. I created it, Richard the Lionheart in 1190

National flag of England has a white background with a red upright cross of St. George, which is considered the patron saint of the British.

UK Anthem is "God Save the King / Queen ! "

England occupies the southeastern part of the larger island of Great Britain.

The British Monarchy  English people value centuries-old traditions and the monarchy.  Coronation ritual held here since the 8th century.  Windsor dynasty rules in the UK since  George 5 was the first king of the dynasty Vinzdorskoy. Edward 8 was king in 1936 after his father's death. George 6 was king in 1936 after the rejection his brother from the throne. Elizabeth 2 is the Queen of England in 1952 after his father's death. Prince Charles is the son of Elizabeth 2. Prince William is her grandson. Prince George is the great-grandson of Queen. They are the heirs to the throne  Вековые традиции и монархия ценятся в Англии.  Ритуал коронации проводится здесь с 8 века.  Виндзорская династия правит в Великобритании с 1910 года.  Георг 5 был первым королем Винздорской династии. Эдуард 8 был королем в 1936 после смерти отца. Георг 6 был королем с 1936 года после отказа брата от престола. Елизавета 2 королева Великобритании с 1952 года после смерти отца. Принц Чарльз сын Елизаветы 2. Принц Уильям ее внук. Принц Джордж правнук королевы. Они являются наследниками престола

Music of England The Beatles – Come together Queen – The show must go on

Black Sabbath The Black Sabbath – Iron man

The Cranberries Cranberries - Zombe

The Bee Gees The Bee Gees – Stain Alive

The Animals The Animals – Boom Boom

Coldplay Coldplay – Paradise

1) In the UK, entrance to the most museums is free - every visitor may choose to make a financial contribution to the museum in the form of donations. 2) Many Englishmen like Russian president. They think our president is courageous and serious politician 3) Every theater in the country has its own repertoire. 4) Scotland boasts the shortest flights world. It lasts for 1 minute and 14 seconds from the island Vastra (Westray) on the island Papa Westray. 5) House of Commons is the only place in Britain where the Queen of England can not enter, because it is not a member of the Chamber. Interesting facts