1. THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Adéla Burešová

2. Geographical features England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland Northwest of Europe 243 600 km 2 2 large islands – Great Britain and Ireland smaller islands – Isle of Man, Orkney, Shetlands highest mountain – Ben Nevis (Scotland)

4. England South of Great Britain capital: London 84% population of the UK

5. Wales West of Great Britain capital: Cardiff

6. Scotland North of Great Britain capital: Edinburgh Lakes = lochs

7. Northern Ireland Northeast of Great Britain capital: Belfast – originally ship-building city (Titanic)

8. People more than 60 milion inhabitants 7 milion in London life expentancy – men 76 years, women 81 years unemployment – low (4,8%) 17% below the poverty line currency: Pound sterling (GBP)

9. Political system Constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II. prime minister: David Cameron

10. Political system Parliament - elected House of Commons, un-elected House of Lords (making and revising laws) 2 main political parties: 1.The Conservative Party (center-right) 2.The Labour Party (left wing) How Parliament works

11. Political system Recent devolution: ▫Scotland parliament in Edinbourgh ▫National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff ▫Assembly for Northern Ireland in Belfast

12. Key historical events 3000 BC - Iberians → Celtic tribes 43 BC – 5 th century – Romans 9 th century – Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great captured London and created a legal code 13 th century – Magna Carta, signed by king John, restriction the power of ruler

13. Key historical events 15 th century – Wars of Roses, the Lancastrians (red rose) and the Yorkists (white rose), last battle ended 30 years of civil war - Henry Tudor (Lanc.) defeated Richard III. (Yor.) 16 th century – Church of England, Henry VIII. - divorce from Catherine of Aragon 18 th century – British Empire, victories in Africa, India, Quebec

14. Key historical events 19 th century – Battle of Trafalgar – Admiral Nelson defeated Spain and France 20 th century – political and financial stability at home as well as abroad, founding member of NATO member of the EU

15. Famous personalities Queen Elizabeth II. crowned in 1953 the longest-reigning monarch in British history

17. Famous personalities William Shakespeare Playwriter and poetist Captain James Cook Explorer

18. Famous personalities Winston Churchill Prime minister Margaret Thatcher First female Prime minister

19. Famous singers

20. Famous actors

21. Events bank holidays – New Year‘s day, Christmas, Easter, Spring and Summer Bank Holiday Edinburgh ‘Fringe‘ – street performances, in August

22. Events Glastonbury festival – music festival, in June

23. Events Notting Hill Carnival – steel bands, parades, Carribean and Brazil culture in London

24. Major places of interest Bath – spa town, the ancient Roman baths built over hot springs

25. Major places of interest Oxford and Cambridge – the oldest universities

26. Major places of interest Nottingham – Sherwood forest, home of Robin Hood, Nottingham castle

27. Major places of interest Brighton – seaside resort, Brighton Beach, Royal Pavilion

28. Major places of interest Liverpool – The Beatles were formed here, important port, part of a city center with docks is a UNESCO heritage site

29. Major places of interest Stonehenge – prehistoric monument, circles of big standing stones, 15 km from Salisbury

30. Major places of interest Stratford-upon-Avon – birthplace of William Shakespeare, typical half-timbered houses

31. Major places of interest Cornwall – long and beautiful coastline, Tintangel castle ruin

32. The Lake District National Park north-west of England one of the most picturesque regions ‘Lake Poets‘ outdoor activities – climbing, walking, cycling, sailing, canoeing quick weather changes – danger, over 100 accidents a year sheep farming – main agricultural activity

33. The Lake District

34. Typical British… Double Decker Bus Phone Box Driving on the left side

35. British people like to… …have a tea …talk about the weather